Okay, admit it. You remember this show. Whether you were old enough to watch it live or caught reruns on TNT in the mornings, you've seen the cheesiness that is Lois and Clark. I vaguely remembered watching the reruns as a kid, but once it came out on DVD, I thought I'd spontaneously buy them and watch all the episodes. I was definitely not disappointed.Lois and Clark was unique because of how innocent and family friendly it was despite it's hour long prime time slot. It reminds me of Pushing Daisies because of how playful it is. The villains were always more dumb than evil, and the romance was always witty and cute rather than sexual (Note: Dean Cain definitely hit his prime with Lois and Clark. Sadly, he hasn't looked as hot since). I think it didn't last because once Lois and Clark finally got together, there wasn't that will they or won't they aspect that added so much chemistry between the actors. As you can see from my list, only one of my favorite episodes is after they get married, and even then, it barely made the cut.
Despite losing it's appeal, my heart still skips a beat when I hear the theme song. I have always loved the Superman lore, and adding on a great cast and cute writing only made this show more of a hit for me. I think it was great in the 90's, and while it could never be appreciated with today's audiences, those who watched it then I think will always have a soft spot for it.
10. Soul Mates
Season 4, Episode 4
As mentioned before, this is the only episode from season 4 that I included. In this episode, Lois and Clark have finally found time to actually celebrate their wedding night after many roadblocks in previous episodes. Unfortunately, they have one more big one to overcome. H.G. Wells (you'll see a lot of him in this list!) visits Lois and Clark to warn them that if they sleep together, Lois will die because of an old curse put on the couple. In their previous lives, a former Tempus (you'll see him a lot, too) wanted Lois for himself, and when he couldn't have her, he had them both cursed to make sure Lois and Clark could never be happy. The couple agrees to go with H.G. Wells to sort out the mess and ends up in a medieval era with Lois as a Maid Marion-like figure and Clark as Robin Hood. They try to fix things, but end up having to jump forward in time to another period to really make everything right. The second time jump takes them to the wild west, and Clark finds out that even in past lives, he always had a secret identity. As they live through the fairy tale settings, Clark manages to always get the girl, and once the curse is prevented, Lois and Clark finally have the wedding night they have always dreamed of. Dean Cain's spin into sexy night clothing is not to be missed.
9. Virtually DestroyedSeason 3, Episode 10
A mysterious billionaire shows up in this episode and invites Lois and Clark over to test out a new virtual reality game he created. We learn that the billionaire is none other than Lex Luthor's long lost son who is trying to get a hold of information on his father from Lois. He tries to separate Lois and Clark, and eventually succeeds in booting Clark out of the virtual world. Clark has to enlist Jimmy's help to get back in and rescue Lois from X, the villain existing in the game. Clark doesn't have his powers in the virtual world, but they manage to outsmart Lex's son and escape with Jimmy's help. The special effects are horrible, but in an awesomely bad kind of way. There is a scene where Lois, Superman, and Jimmy are floating around in a purple cyberspace that looks RIDICULOUS, but you are laughing so much through it that it doesn't bother you. I liked that Jimmy saved the day a bit in this episode because he was underutilized a lot in the series. Justin Whalin was great, and I loved episodes that showcased him more. I also love that you find out Clark is a virgin in this episode. It's cute and plays into the whole innocent vibe of the show. Lois' reaction to this news is priceless as well.
Season 3, Episode 14
Tempus strikes again, but this time, he strikes an alternate universe. Lois is taken to this alternate universe and meets up with H.G. Wells, who fills her in on Tempus' past indescretions. The alternate reality has no Superman, but Clark Kent still exists. Lois confronts him and encourages him to become the world protector he was meant to be. She helps him find the courage to step up to the job, and even though he is dating his high school flame, Lana Lang, he falls for Lois. Lois can't be with him, though, because she belongs to her own Clark back home. There is a sad moment where the other Clark is addressing a crowd as Superman, and has to nod a goodbye to Lois in the background. She feels sorry that he is alone, but H.G. Wells assures her she did the right thing by helping him achieve his destiny. I like the Superman song they play while Clark is learning the ropes to his superhero status from Lois. It seemed very fitting. I also enjoyed the plot because it addressed how Clark's life wouldn't be better without his other identity. And, of course, I love Tempus as the villain.
7. Don't Tug on Superman's Cape,
Season 3, Episode 6Superman vibrates fast enough in this episode to escape a rigged electric fence. No seriously. This happens. Refer to the picture. Superman and Lois are kidnapped and put in little electric boxes to be part of some crazy couple's collection. Clark refuses to live with the idea of him and Lois in a zoo, and decides to risk his own life (as always) by vibrating his molecules (not always) enough to break them apart and reassemble them on the other side of the wall. It gets pretty intense in the cheesiest way possible, but you gotta love the solidarity between Lois and Clark as they refuse to leave the other behind. The villains are eccentric, the romance is strong, and the escape plan is completely out of left field. What else can you ask for?
6. Fly Hard
Season 1, Episode 1
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This is a great example of an episode that utilizes it's whole cast. Lois, Clark, Perry, Jack, and Lex get held hostage at the Daily Planet while random criminals come in looking for a secret vault hidden from a previous era. Jimmy is at the Daily Planet at the time, but manages to evade the criminals and try to go for help. He doesn't do a very good job, but his attempts are amusing to watch. I love how everyone tries to help in their own way, and how Clark could easily save everyone, but struggles not to because it would mean giving up his identity. I chose the picture for this episode because of how much it screams 90's. In the middle of an escape attempt, Perry plays with Jack's old Gameboy , which is just short of being the size of a Harry Potter book. I can't believe how chunky those things used to be. The episode keeps it's momentum and has you laughing and in suspense most of the time. I didn't love the flashbacks to the 20's era, but the present day shenanigans made the episode great anyway.
5. Ordinary People
Season 3, Episode 2
Oh Spencer Spencer. You are definitely voted most ridiculous villain. Spencer Spencer is a head in a box that plans to kidnap Superman to use his body for his own. He lures Lois and Clark over to his private island under the pretense of a romantic getaway, but he is counting on Superman showing up to save them when the weekend turns out to be a trap, complete with tigers. Lois and Clark don't realize how much danger they are in because they are having their own personal troubles. Lois claims she wants a normal relationship and begs Clark to be human for a bit. He agrees to her wishes, which she soon begins regretting upon getting stranded on the island. Clark keeps his word despite Lois' pleas to fly them home, and they have cute couple moments as they talk about their future together. Spencer Spencer can't even remotely be taken seriously (he drives his box by hitting a switch with his head....), so even when he is "winning" you don't worry. Lois has to come to Clark's aid a bit for once, but they manage to escape and dash Spencer Spencer's hopes of ever having a body to go with his annoying head. I liked this episode for the Lois and Clark moments. It was right after they got engaged, so it was nice to see them finally talk freely about Clark's identity (keep in mind, Lois had only figured it out a couple episodes before).
4. Honeymoon in Metropolis
Season 1, Episode 11
This episode chronicles the early romance of Lois and Clark. Lois sneaks away to a luxurious hotel to take some time to relax, and ends up witnessing a crime while looking out her window. To investigate, Perry orders Clark to join Lois and pretend to be a couple on their honeymoon. The facade ends up blurring a little bit with reality as the two become a little overwhelmed with being in such close quarters. There is even a passionate kiss in the middle of the episode, and even though it is done to keep their cover, I still squealed as it happened. Definitely made me add "Kiss 90's Dean Cain" to my life goals list. There is also a little montage of Lois and Clark playing board games to pass the time, and this was poignant to me because of my own love for board games. They tease each other as usual, but the actors are great at making you feel the chemistry between the characters at the same time.
6. Fly Hard
Season 1, Episode 1
9This is a great example of an episode that utilizes it's whole cast. Lois, Clark, Perry, Jack, and Lex get held hostage at the Daily Planet while random criminals come in looking for a secret vault hidden from a previous era. Jimmy is at the Daily Planet at the time, but manages to evade the criminals and try to go for help. He doesn't do a very good job, but his attempts are amusing to watch. I love how everyone tries to help in their own way, and how Clark could easily save everyone, but struggles not to because it would mean giving up his identity. I chose the picture for this episode because of how much it screams 90's. In the middle of an escape attempt, Perry plays with Jack's old Gameboy , which is just short of being the size of a Harry Potter book. I can't believe how chunky those things used to be. The episode keeps it's momentum and has you laughing and in suspense most of the time. I didn't love the flashbacks to the 20's era, but the present day shenanigans made the episode great anyway.
5. Ordinary PeopleSeason 3, Episode 2
Oh Spencer Spencer. You are definitely voted most ridiculous villain. Spencer Spencer is a head in a box that plans to kidnap Superman to use his body for his own. He lures Lois and Clark over to his private island under the pretense of a romantic getaway, but he is counting on Superman showing up to save them when the weekend turns out to be a trap, complete with tigers. Lois and Clark don't realize how much danger they are in because they are having their own personal troubles. Lois claims she wants a normal relationship and begs Clark to be human for a bit. He agrees to her wishes, which she soon begins regretting upon getting stranded on the island. Clark keeps his word despite Lois' pleas to fly them home, and they have cute couple moments as they talk about their future together. Spencer Spencer can't even remotely be taken seriously (he drives his box by hitting a switch with his head....), so even when he is "winning" you don't worry. Lois has to come to Clark's aid a bit for once, but they manage to escape and dash Spencer Spencer's hopes of ever having a body to go with his annoying head. I liked this episode for the Lois and Clark moments. It was right after they got engaged, so it was nice to see them finally talk freely about Clark's identity (keep in mind, Lois had only figured it out a couple episodes before).
4. Honeymoon in Metropolis
Season 1, Episode 11
This episode chronicles the early romance of Lois and Clark. Lois sneaks away to a luxurious hotel to take some time to relax, and ends up witnessing a crime while looking out her window. To investigate, Perry orders Clark to join Lois and pretend to be a couple on their honeymoon. The facade ends up blurring a little bit with reality as the two become a little overwhelmed with being in such close quarters. There is even a passionate kiss in the middle of the episode, and even though it is done to keep their cover, I still squealed as it happened. Definitely made me add "Kiss 90's Dean Cain" to my life goals list. There is also a little montage of Lois and Clark playing board games to pass the time, and this was poignant to me because of my own love for board games. They tease each other as usual, but the actors are great at making you feel the chemistry between the characters at the same time.
3. We Have A Lot to Talk About
Season 3, Episode 1
Season 3, Episode 1This was a great season opener. Season 2 had ended with Clark proposing and the audience aware that Lois had figured out his secret. As the episode opens, Lois turns Clark down temporarily, and admits she knows he is Superman. She claims she needs time to adjust, and as the couple struggles, Clark's parents make a visit to Metropolis to talk to the couple one on one. They assure them that their love is true, and that it is worth the obstacles ahead. As the couple prepares to reunite, a new villain steps into the picture, and plants a bomb under a table at a crowded social event. It is rigged to go off if Superman goes past a certain point, so he must yell to Lois how to defuse it. So they don't alarm guests, they create a code in which saying "Lois" means yes and saying "Lane" means no. Clark begins shouting both names left and right as Lois tests the wires, and this confuses Perry beyond all belief as he tries to talk to Clark. The couple pulls off the rescue and Lois finally says "yes" as they have their own private moment above the clouds. This was one of the few episodes my sister could remember, mostly because of the silly scene with the bomb. Having Clark's parents around was a refreshing change, too, and it was nice that they didn't draw out the proposal too long. I'm glad Lois said yes by the end of the episode, and that they moved along with the relationship.
2. Season's Greedings
Season 2, Episode 9
This was very close to being my number one pick. Season's Greedings has some great moments in it that always make me giggle, but the villains do weaken the plot a bit. The story for this episode starts with Mr. Schott, an out of work toy maker, creating poisonous space rat action figures that spray a toxin that makes children greedy and adults act like children. The toy maker (The Jefferson's Sherman Hemsley) is mad that children don't appreciate his classic teddy bears, so apparently, this is fair payback. Clark, Lois, and Jimmy are sent to report on the popular toy and get infected by the spray. They come back to the Daily Planet and begin acting like bratty children, tripping each other, consuming large amounts of candy, and racing each other in office chairs. Perry puts a stop to the behavior, but soon becomes infected himself. It is only when Clark's parents come to the Planet that they set Clark straight and convince him to detox the others. Once Lois is back to her usual self, the two track down Mr. Schott and stop his plan to not only infect the toys, but also infect the city's water supply. Mr. Schott has a last minute change of heart anyway, and voluntarily goes to jail to atone for his crime. Lois tries to have her own Christmas dinner throughout the episode, but is left alone as everyone has other plans. Luckily, Clark forgoes Smallville and surprises Lois on Christmas Eve. The episode ends with an aww moment of the two looking out at carolers on the street and snuggling against each other by the window. Lois and Clark romantic moments didn't occur too often before this point, so this was a special treat for those loving them together (a.k.a. me). Most of the love scenes prior to this were between Lois and Superman.
2. Season's Greedings
Season 2, Episode 9
This was very close to being my number one pick. Season's Greedings has some great moments in it that always make me giggle, but the villains do weaken the plot a bit. The story for this episode starts with Mr. Schott, an out of work toy maker, creating poisonous space rat action figures that spray a toxin that makes children greedy and adults act like children. The toy maker (The Jefferson's Sherman Hemsley) is mad that children don't appreciate his classic teddy bears, so apparently, this is fair payback. Clark, Lois, and Jimmy are sent to report on the popular toy and get infected by the spray. They come back to the Daily Planet and begin acting like bratty children, tripping each other, consuming large amounts of candy, and racing each other in office chairs. Perry puts a stop to the behavior, but soon becomes infected himself. It is only when Clark's parents come to the Planet that they set Clark straight and convince him to detox the others. Once Lois is back to her usual self, the two track down Mr. Schott and stop his plan to not only infect the toys, but also infect the city's water supply. Mr. Schott has a last minute change of heart anyway, and voluntarily goes to jail to atone for his crime. Lois tries to have her own Christmas dinner throughout the episode, but is left alone as everyone has other plans. Luckily, Clark forgoes Smallville and surprises Lois on Christmas Eve. The episode ends with an aww moment of the two looking out at carolers on the street and snuggling against each other by the window. Lois and Clark romantic moments didn't occur too often before this point, so this was a special treat for those loving them together (a.k.a. me). Most of the love scenes prior to this were between Lois and Superman.
1. Tempus Fugitive
Season 2, Episode 18
Season 2, Episode 18"How dumb was she?!?!" I love Tempus. In this episode, H.G. Wells makes the mistake of taking Tempus from a future time and bringing him back to the past. In the future, everyone is at peace because of Superman's efforts. Tempus doesn't like how boring it is, so he takes control of the time machine and goes back in time to kill Clark as a baby in Smallville. H.G. Wells manages to tip Lois and Clark off to Tempus' plan, and the two join forces to go back in time and stop him. Lois finds out Clark's secret when Tempus confronts her and asks how she could be so blind. She becomes furious at Clark, but overcomes her anger when Clark falls ill due to his past being erased. The two manage to finally catch up with Tempus and save the adorable baby Clark. H.G. Wells gets rid of Tempus in an old western asylum, and he returns Lois and Clark to right before he interfered in their lives. This way, Lois won't remember the secret she learned. Unfortunately for Clark, he doesn't remember either. This is bad because Lois actually understood and the truth actually brought them closer. He is left in fear that his identity will be revealed and when he sees a note saying "Clark is Superman" in Lois' hand, he quickly destroys it before she can read it. The audience is hugely disappointed, and the phrase "it was fun while it lasted" has great meaning again. Introducing Tempus and H.G. Wells is fun, because they show up later and always make good villains/heroes. The plotline is also good because we finally see someone tease Lois for being so oblivious. It's only a pair of glasses and a suit afterall.
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