4x01 Crusade - Smallville Episode Guide

Smallville

- Episode 04x01

Episode: 04x01
Title: Crusade
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 2T5201
First Aired: Sep. 22, 2004

Season 4 » Episode #01 - Crusade

Summary: Clark returns to Smallville re-programmed as Kal-El. Intent on fulfilling his destiny, Kal-El takes to the skies to steal a powerful kryptonite crystal. Determined to save her son, Martha turns to Dr. Swann's emissary, Bridgette Crosby, and learns about a surprising new form of kryptonite. Meanwhile, Lois Lane comes to town to investigate the murder of her cousin Chloe. Also, Lana returns from Paris with a new attitude and a new boyfriend, Jonathan lies in a coma, and Lionel faces a grim new life in prison...

Watch Episode Videos

Clip: Kal-El (1:43)

Clip: Bird? Plane? (1:08)

Who appeared in this episode?

Dr. Gabrielle Vaughan	played by Ona Grauer
Hospital Receptionist	played by Dan Joffre
Dr. Harden	played by Rekha Sharma
Arab Digger	played by Mina E. Mina
Pilot	played by Ian Robison
Co-Pilot	played by Viv Leacock
The Seer	played by Alexander Kalugin
Old Lady in Hospital	played by Helena Yea

Episode Quotes

	Season 4 / Episode 1: - Crusade Lois Lane: Guess I'm a sucker for stray dogs and naked men. Lois Lane: Okay, that didn't come out right.
	Season 4 / Episode 1: - Crusade Kal-El: You talk a lot. Lois Lane: Well, I'm just not comfortable with uncomfortable silence and you're not exactly keeping up with your end of the conversation.

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

CONT: When Lana traces the likeness of Countess Margaret Isobel Thoreaux, she clearly starts on the left chest area, yet the first view of Lana's work is that of the Countess' face.

TRIVIA

Erica Durance's first appearance as Lois Lane. She received guest star billing during season 4 but became a regular cast member at the beginning of season 5.
SPOILER: The famous "no tights, no flights" rule is partially broken in this episode. When Clark, as his Kryptonian alter ego Kal-El, actually takes flight in order to retrieve the stone on board Lex's jet, at 20,000 feet.
SPOILER: Allison Mack' was temporarily removed from the opening credits of season four in order to keep fans guessing as to whether or not Chloe died. (she didn't.)