5x01 Arrival - Smallville Episode Guide

Smallville

- Episode 05x01

Episode: 05x01
Title: Arrival
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 2T6401
First Aired: Sep. 29, 2005

Season 5 » Episode #01 - Arrival

Summary: Having been transported to the Fortress of Solitude, Clark is confronted by Jor-El, who tells him he cannot return to Smallville, instead he must stay and prepare to save the planet. Also, transported to the Fortress, Chloe is unable to handle the sub-zero temperature and collapses, begging Clark to use his powers to save her. Jor-El forbids him to leave, but finally acquiesces, telling Clark he must return before sunset or there will be dire consequences. Meanwhile, Lana is horrified when she sees two Kryptonian aliens emerge from a spaceship discovered in the remnants of the meteor shower. The two aliens destroy what's left of the town searching for Kal-El.

Watch Episode Videos

Clip: Fortress of Solitude (2:51)

Clip: Last Survivors of Krypton (3:07)

Who appeared in this episode?

Jor-El	voiced by Terence Stamp
Aethyr	played by Alana De La Garza
Nam-Ek	played by Leonard Roberts
Shelby	played by Bud the Dog

Episode Quotes

Season 5 / Episode 1: - Arrival

Chloe Sullivan: I wonder who's more freaked out right now. Me, knowing I'm in a hospital where they get their medicine via dogsled... Or you, finally finding out I know your secret.
Clark Kent: How long have you known?
Chloe Sullivan: I guess I've always had my suspicions. The quick exits, the miraculous recoveries, the lame excuses. But I think when I saw you catch a car like it was a beach ball, that kind of confirmed everything.
Clark Kent: Why didn't you say anything?
Chloe Sullivan: I figured if you wanted to tell me you were part of the superpowered persuasion, you would when you were ready. On your teams, not mine.
Clark Kent: You're a good friend, Chloe.
Chloe Sullivan: *Obviously*, not good enough.

Season 5 / Episode 1: - Arrival

Jor-El: Kal-El, you have traveled far. One journey has ended. A new journey is about to begin. Welcome, my son.

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

FAKE: In opening credits Kristin Kreuk's name is misspelled as "Kristen Kreuk".
FACT: Jor-El tells Clark that he has to return to the Fortress by sundown or face the consequences. Later, Lex tells Chloe that they're in the Yukon, implying that the Fortress of Solitude is in the Arctic. Since the events of this episode take place in the summer, Clark should have had plenty of time to help out in Smallville - the Arctic enjoys permanent daylight during the summer.