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The Krypton Club's Lois & Clark Episode Guide continues in this newsletter. Look for seasons 3 and 4 tomorrow and Monday!

Craig Byrne
President of the Lois & Clark Krypton Club

LOIS & CLARK: SECOND SEASON EPISODE GUIDE
After Deborah Joy LeVine's departure, the first half of Season 2 was spent trying to find a new "direction" for the show. Thankfully, the "new direction" of action over romance failed, and we finally got some romance by the end of the season. If the "action episodes" had lasted any longer there could be a good chance that "Lois & Clark" would not still be on the air today The second season's "regular cast members" included DEAN CAIN as Clark Kent/Superman, TERI HATCHER as Lois Lane, LANE SMITH as Perry White, JUSTIN WHALIN replacing Michael Landes as Jimmy Olsen, K CALLAN as Martha Kent, and EDDIE JONES as Jonathan Kent. Also appearing frequenly were Farrah Forke as Mayson Drake, Jim Pirri as Dan Scardino, Barbara Bosson as Dr. Friskin, Barry Livingston as Sheldon Bender, and Denise Crosby as Dr. Gretchen Kelly.

This episode guide includes guest cast, air dates as well as (for some) a "Krypton Rating" as to where the episode fell in our 1999 "favorite/least favorite episodes" poll. Since past versions we have also added "Things To Look For" into the synopses; things you might have missed the first time around that you'll catch in the repeats. Episode titles and all that are copyright 2000 Warner Bros. Television.
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#1 "Madame Ex"
Episode #22
Written By: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Air Date: September 18, 1994
Guest Stars: Thomas Ryan, Denise Crosby (Dr. Gretchen Kelly), Earl Boen, Jack Kruschen, Barry Livingston (Sheldon Bender)
Special Guest Star: Emma Samms as "Ariana Carlin"

Lex Luthor's ex-wife comes to town, and she's gunning after Lois--the woman
whom Lex almost married.

SPECIAL NOTES: Many minutes of this episode were unseen on the East Coast
during the first airing, as Jimmy Carter got off a plane from Haiti. While the "special news" was forgettable, the episode became much better the second time, when it finally re-aired on the East Coast. This episode was also the first episode to feature Justin Whalin in the role of Jimmy Olsen. The name "Ariana Carlin" is named for DC Comics Editor in Chief Mike Carlin.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR: The opening credits of this episode were different than in any other episode. The music was the same, but several scenes were different.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Barry Livingston (Sheldon Bender) can be seen daily on repeats of "My Three Sons" on TV Land.
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#2 "Wall of Sound"
Episode #22
Written By: John McNamara
Air Date: September 25, 1994
Guest Star: Scott Colomby
Special Guest Star: Michael Des Barres

A man creates a sound frequency that can even bring down Superman. Can Lois
and Clark stop him?
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#3 "The Source"
Episode #24
Written By: Tony Blake and Paul Jackson
Air Date: October 2, 1994
Guest Stars: Tim Grimm, Barry Livingston, Jeffrey Joseph, Patrick Pankhurst,
and Peter Scolari as "Stuart Hofferman"

Lois's source Stuart Hofferman is "murdered" in Clark's apartment, and Lois's reputation as a journalist is harmed. Lois and Clark must investigate the truth about what their "source" was squealing about.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Peter Scolari starred in the TV version of "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids," and also appeared in the movie "That Thing You Do" which was produced by his former "bosom buddy" Tom Hanks.
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#4 "The Prankster"
Episode #25
Written By: Grant Rosenberg
Air Date: October 9, 1994
Guest Stars: Rick Overton, Harold Gould, Leonard Termo, John Fleck, J.D. Cullum
Special Appearance: Bronson Pinchot as "The Prankster"

"The Prankster," a man who was sent to jail five years before as a result of one of Lois's articles, breaks free, and goes after Lois.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Bronson Pinchot returned to sitcom TV in 1997 with "Meego." Although he'd probably prefer that you forget that.
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#5 "Church of Metropolis"
Episode #26
Written By: John McNamara
Air Date: October 23, 1994
Guest Stars: Bruce Weitz, Farrah Forke (Mayson Drake), Dick Miller, Steve Gilborn, Michael Holden, and Peter Boyle as "Bill Church"

The crimial organization Intergang is introduced in this episode, and Perry learns that it is lead by none other than one of his former golfing buddies. This episode also introduces Farrah Forke as Mayson Drake, a romantic interest for Clark who likes Clark and not Superman.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR: This episode features a very WAFFy scene at the end, where Superman and Lois dance in mid-air.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Peter Boyle appears every week on "Everybody Loves Raymond."
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#6 "Operation Blackout"
Episode #27
Written By: Kate Boutilier
Air Date: October 30, 1994
Guest Stars: J.T. Walsh, Melora Hardin, Bill Erwin, and Charles Rocket as "Ryan Wiley"

Lois and Clark must stop the supposedly-dead fiancee of one of Lois's college friends from having a satellite that blacks out power in Metropolis.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: J.T. Walsh died in 1998. His final movies included "The Negotiator" and "Pleasantville."
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#7 "That Old Gang of Mine"
Episode #28
Written By: Gene Miller & Karen Kavner
Air Date: November 13, 1994
Guest Stars: John Pleshette, Joseph Gian, Amy Hathaway, Robert Clohessy, Ray
Abruzzo, Sal Viscuso (Bobby Bigmouth), and William Devane as "Al Capone"
Krypton Rating: Voted #20 Favorite by fans in 1999

A scientist brings back clones of the world's nastiest gangsters. Also in this episode, Clark is "killed," and the staff of the Daily Planet, particularly Lois, mourns his loss.

SPECIAL NOTES: This final scene of this episode annoyed many FOLCs because right as Lois was going to reveal her feelings for Clark, Clark falls asleep. This episode also introduces Sal Viscuso as "Bobby Bigmouth," and is the second "L&C" episode to deal with cloning.
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#8 "Bolt from the Blue"
Episode #29
Written By: Kathy McCormick
Air Date: November 20, 1994
Guest Stars: Leslie Jordan (Resplendant Man), Denise Crosby (Gretchen Kelly), and Cindy Williams as "Wandamae"
Krypton Rating: Voted #13 Worst by fans in 1999

When lightning strikes a man standing beside Superman, he strangely inherits some of Superman's powers. Unfortunately for the people of Metropolis, he's more selfish than Clark, and he charges people for his services.
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#9 "Season's Greedings"
Episode #30
Written By: Dean Cain
Air Date: December 4, 1994
Guest Stars: Isabel Sanford, Dick Van Patten, Denise Richards, Dom Irrera,
Sandee Van Dyke, and Sherman Hemsley as "Mr. Shott"
Krypton Rating: Voted #2 Favorite episode by fans in 1999

It's Christmas, and a greedy toymaker invents a pheromone that he sticks into his toys that makes children greedy and adults act like children.

SPECIAL NOTES: This episode was the first "L&C" episode ever written by a cast member. This episode also reunited Isabel Sanford and Sherman Hemsley (TV's "Jeffersons").

THINGS TO LOOK FOR: Sharon Thomas (Dean Cain's mom) appears in her second of three cameo appearances on "L&C." Watch for her arguing with Lois over a Space Rat.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford did a series of "Old Navy" commercials together in 1998 and 1999. Denise Richards (Angela) went on to movie stardom, appearing in "Wild Things" and the James Bond movie "The World Is Not Enough."
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#10 "Metallo"
Episode #31
Teleplay By: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Story By: James Crocker
Air Date: January 1, 1995
Guest Stars: Scott Valentine, John Rubinstein, Roxana Zal as Lucy, Louis Mustillo, Dee Dee Rescher, Mary Pat Gleason, and Christian Clemenson as "Rollie Vale"

Lois disapproves of her sister Lucy's new boyfriend and his shady dealings. When Lucy's boyfriend nearly dies and is given a cyborg body with a Kryptonite-powered heart, he also seems to be a match for Superman as well.

SPECIAL NOTE: After a 28-episode absence, "Lucy Lane" returned in this episode, albeit played by a different actress.
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#11 "Chi of Steel"
Episode #32
Written By: Hilary Bader
Air Date: January 8, 1995
Guest Stars: Brian Doyle-Murray, Yuji Okumoto, James Hong, Leila Hee Olsen,
Steve Eastin

A strange "ninja" is going around stealing things. Can Superman stop him (or is it a her)?
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#12 "The Eyes Have It"
Episode #33
Teleplay By: Kathy McCormick
Story By: Kathy McCormick & Grant Rosenberg
Air Date: January 22, 1995
Guest Stars: Farrah Forke (Mayson), David Bowe, Gerrit Graham

Superman has been blinded by a strange beam of light, and Lois steps in to take care of him. But where's Clark during all of this? Has he run off with Mayson Drake?
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#13 "The Phoenix"
Episode #34
Written By: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Air Date: February 12, 1995
Guest Stars: Denise Crosby (Gretchen Kelly), Tony Jay (Nigel), Barry Livingston (Sheldon Bender), Sal Viscuso (Bobby Bigmouth), and Christian Clemenson as "Rollie Vale"
Special Appearance: John Shea as "Lex Luthor"

Clark finally gets up the guts to ask out Lois. Of course, their planned date is interrupted when they learn that they must go out on a stake out. Meanwhile, the dastardly Lex Luthor returns, and this time... he's bald! [The next time he appears, in "Double Jeopardy," Lex miraculously has hair again without explanation. Oh well. -- Craig]
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#14 "Top Copy"
Episode #35
Written By: John McNamara
Air Date: February 19, 1995
Guest Stars: Robert Culp, Wayne Pere, Tom Virtue, and Farrah Forke as
"Mayson Drake"
Special Guest Star: Raquel Welch as "Diana Stride"

A tabloid news reporter uncovers Clark's true identity! What will Lois say?
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#15 "Return of the Prankster"
Episode #36
Written By: Grant Rosenberg
Air Date: February 26, 1995
Guest Stars: Rick Overton, John Pleshette, Cliff DeYoung, Harold Gould, Sal Viscuso (Bobby Bigmouth)
Special Appearance: Bronson Pinchot as "The Prankster"

The Prankster escapes from prison again, this time to kidnap the President! When he invents a camera that "freezes" time, things become very possible for him to achieve his goal and to bother Lois even more.
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#15 "Lucky Leon"
Episode #37
Written By: Chris Ruppenthal
Air Date: March 12, 1995
Guest Stars: Farrah Forke (Mayson), Mark Rolston, Robert Culp, John Kapelos
Krypton Rating: Voted #18 Favorite by fans in 1999

As a side job, Jimmy delivers a "Desk Friend" to someone, not knowing that the "Friend" was actually a device to kill the person he delivered it to! Lois and Clark try to clear Jimmy's name and to go after "Lucky Leon," the man in charge of making the "Desk Friends." Meanwhile, Lois and Clark deal with their relationship, and their first big kiss ends with a bang.

SPECIAL NOTE: This episode ends with a "To Be Continued" even though that, besides Mayson Drake's death, nothing really continues from one episode to the other.
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#17 "Resurrection"
Episode #38
Written By: Gene Miller & Karen Kavner
Air Date: March 19, 1995
Guest Stars: Dennis Lipscomb, Jim Pirri (Dan Scardino), Curtis Armstrong, Danny Woodburn, Oliver Muirhead

Lois and Clark try to find out what Mayson was talking about when she whispered the word "Resurrection" right before her death. While investigating, they learn about a pill that makes it seem as if people are dead when they actually are not. They also meet an agent named Dan Scardino, who Lois soon seems to have eyes for.

SPECIAL NOTE: This episode introduces Jim Pirri as "Dan Scardino."

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Jim Pirri appeared in the Thursday-at-8:30-on-NBC (read: bad) sitcom "Union Square" with Michael Landes, which was cancelled after only one season. Danny Woodburn (the short guy) played "Otli" in the 1998 "Conan" TV series.
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#18 "Tempus Fugitive"
Episode #39
Written By: Jack Weinstein & Lee Hutson
Air Date: March 26, 1995
Guest Stars: Terry Kiser, Robert Costanzo, Don Swayze, Joshua Devane, and Lane Davies as "Tempus"
Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A

Tempus, a disturbed visitor from the future, is sick of the "utopia" his world brings, so he goes back in time and attempts to kill baby Clark in 1966. H.G. Wells then shows up with his time machine--can Lois and Clark stop Tempus from killing C.K.? And what happens when Tempus tells Lois the truth about Clark?
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#19 "Target: Jimmy Olsen"
Episode #40
Written By: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Air Date: April 2, 1995
Guest Stars: Jim Pirri (Dan Scardino), Claire Yarlett, Meredith Scott Lynn (Sarah Goodwin), Charles Napier, Erick Avari, David Sage, Alaina Reed Hall, and Michelle Phillips as "Claudette Wilder"

A "time bomb" goes off inside Jimmy, making him into a killer! Will Lois and Clark stop whatever's wrong with him? Meanwhile, Lois and Clark fall further and further apart, as Lois continues to see Dan Scardino.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: In 1998, Meredith Scott Lynn appeared with Will & Grace's Sean Hayes in the movie "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss."
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(Original #20) "Joey the Bug"
This episode, scrapped after the original scripting stages, was originally set for #20 and was going to deal with Clark mutating after being bitten by a radioactive bug. The powers that be wised up and pulled this episode out of production before it was even started.
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#20 "Individual Responsibility"
Episode #41
Written By: Chris Ruppenthal
Air Date: April 16, 1995
Guest Stars: Barbara Bosson (Dr. Friskin), O'Neal Compton, David Graf, Kelly Mullis
Special Guest Star: Bruce Campbell

Does Superman care anymore? Apparently not, as red Kryptonite is making its effect on him.

SPECIAL NOTES: This episode introduces Barbara Bosson as psychologist Dr.
Friskin, and Bruce Campbell as "Bill Church Jr."

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Barbara Bosson plays a judge on "The Practice" these days; Bruce Campbell stars in the syndicated series "Jack Of All Trades."
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#21 "Whine, Whine, Whine"
Episode #42
Written By: Kathy McCormick & John McNamara
Air Date: May 14, 1995
Guest Stars: Jim Pirri (Dan), Barbara Bosson (Dr. Friskin), Jason Carter, Michelle Abrams, Cliff Bemis, Sal Viscuso (Bobby Bigmouth), with Kay Lenz as "Constance Hunter"
Special Appearances: Martin Mull, Ben Stein, Frank Gorshin, Adam West
Special Guest Stars: Richard Portnow, and Bruce Campbell as "Bill Church Jr."
Krypton Rating: Voted #6 Favorite by fans in 1999

Superman fights a foe he may not be able to win against--the legal system--as he is sued for injuring one of those people whose lives he had saved. Superman's only hope is finding an honest lawyer in Metropolis. Meanwhile, Clark must decide who's more important to the world--Clark Kent or Superman--and Lois must decide who's more important to her--Clark or Scardino.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR: "Batman"'s Adam West and Frank Gorshin make appearances in this episode. This episode is also interrupted in many parts by "Marlin Finch Loopis"'s nature TV show, with its metaphors to the episode.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Jason Carter went on to appear in several seasons of "Babylon 5." Ben Stein is now the host of Comedy Central's "Win Ben Stein's Money" and appears in several commercials.
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#22 "And The Answer Is..."
Episode #43
Written By: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Air Date: May 21, 1995
Guest Stars: Maurice Godin, and Tony Jay as "Nigel"
Krypton Rating: Voted #5 Favorite by fans in 1999

Clark must rob a jewelry store or his true identity and his parents will be harmed. When he is ordered to kill Lois, will his plan of putting her in "suspended animation" actually work? When he is finally reunited with Lois, Clark decides that they shouldn't take life so slowly, because not everyone is immortal... and he proposes to her.

SPECIAL NOTE: Three endings to this episode were filmed. The first ending ended with "Clark....," and it was shown at the tail end of "And The Answer Is." Strangely, "We Have A Lot To Talk About," the third season premiere, opened with Lois saying "Who's asking, Clark or Superman?" There was also a third ending, with Lois saying "Yes," that was never used. All of these endings were filmed for this episode, and the decision to use the "Clark..." was made at the last minute.

TRIVIA!

What was the difference between Lois's response to Clark's proposal at the end of the "And The Answer Is" cliffhanger, compared to what aired at the beginning of "We Have A Lot To Talk About" that fall?

Look for the answer in the next newsletter. The answer to last issue's trivia: The "older Jimmy" in "Brutal Youth" was played by Jack Larson, who played Jimmy in the 1950's "Adventures of Superman" TV series.

AIRING TOMORROW: "SECONDS"
Having disrupted Lois and Clark's dream wedding, and now holding Lois prisoner in his underground lair, Lex Luthor takes the final steps to separate the super couple for all eternity, tomorrow morning at 9AM ET on TNT!

Guest starring are John Shea, reprising his role as Lex Luthor; Kenneth Kimmins ("Coach") as Dr. Klein, Timothy Busfield ("Champs," "thirtysomething") as the spy guy, Shaun Toub as Asabi, Andrew Shaifer as Leonard, Joseph Chapman as the bank v.p., Mark Daniel Cade as the doctor and Chip Nuzzo as the passerby.

Editor/Krypton Club President: Craig Byrne

THE KRYPTON CLUB NEWSLETTER, Volume 1, Issue 216, May 20, 2000. Published daily through May 22nd. Copyright (c) 2000 The Lois & Clark Krypton Club. All rights reserved. Any material within is property of the Krypton Club and/or respective individuals unless otherwise noted as coming from elsewhere. Any opinions within belong solely to the individuals who express them. Copying or any unauthorized publication of material from this newsletter without permission is illegal. Darnit! If you have any friends who are or were fans of "Lois & Clark" who are not on AOL and would still like to subscribe to the Krypton Club Newsletter, send them over to the new Krypton Club list at ONElist. You can find it at http://www.onelist.com/community/PlanetKrypton

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