Here's what was happening BEFORE "Lois & Clark" hit the airwaves in September 1993....
Teri Hatcher gets her first TV role, as Amy the Love Boat Mermaid, on the final season of "The Love Boat." You can recognize these episodes because it was the only season to have the theme song sung by psychic-hotline queen Dionne Warwick.
The idea was thrown around for a TV show called "Lois Lane's Daily Planet." It took four years for the ideas for this show to evolve; and once Deborah Joy Levine was brought on, she put together what eventually became "Lois & Clark."
Comic book stores everywhere are flooded with people wanting copies of the comic "Superman #75," featuring the "death" of Superman. Prices rose to up to $100. The character of Superman was finally in the limelight once more.
The following is from an article in the May 1993 issue of WIZARD magazine, by Andy Mangels:
"More exclusive news on Lorimar's new 'Superman' series, word of which was rocketed to Earth here last month. ABC recently put in the order for a two-hour pilot film called 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.' Deborah Joy Levine ('Equal Justice') not only wrote the pilot, but she's also co-producing the series. ABC has asked for 'pilot plus six,' meaning six more one-hour episodes are now being written if the show gets picked up for Fall airing!
"As it might be clear from the title, 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' will be a more relationship-oriented show than previous incarnations. Publicists say that it is heavy on realistic newsroom drama, almost a 'Lou Grant' with a superhero (while insiders say it has a touch of 'Moonlighting' as well). The stories do not reflect current continuity; Lois doesn't know Clark and Superman are one and the same, and they aren't engaged. Though Jimmy Olsen is in the series, viewers may be surprised at the new Perry White; he's black! Finally, while the producers wouldn't comment on future super villians, Lex Luthor is in the pilot script."
Noticably, by the time the show was finally casted, the actor finally chosen to play Perry, Lane Smith, was not an African-American, even though it also said so in the next article by Mangels, in the July 1993 WIZARD....
"Dean Cain, a little-known actor who was recently seen on two episodes of 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' has nailed down the plum part of Clark Kent/Superman on 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.' The 26-year-old Cain is an ex-football player from Princeton who was a Buffalo Bills draftee until he injured his knee. Sources say he looks younger than either of the 'Superboy' actors. Teri Hatcher is the '90's version of Lois Lane. Hatcher's big credit was playing Sylvester Stallone's sister in 'Tango & Cash.' Other cast members include Lane Smith as a black Perry White, Michael Landes as Jimmy Olsen, and John Shea as Lex Luthor."
For the first season of "L&C," the cast included DEAN CAIN as Clark Kent/Superman, TERI HATCHER as Lois Lane, LANE SMITH as Perry White, MICHAEL LANDES as Jimmy Olsen, TRACY SCOGGINS as Catherine "Cat" Grant, K CALLAN as Martha Kent, EDDIE JONES as Jonathan Kent, and JOHN SHEA as Lex Luthor. (For more
detailed information on the L&C cast, go to the Cast of "L&C" page) #1 "PILOT"
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine Air date: September 12, 1993 Guest Stars: Kenneth Tigar, Mel Winkler, Kim Johnson Ulrich Krypton Club Quotes: "Great Shades of Elvis!," "I am top banana!," "Oooo, who's the new tight end?," "Don't fall for me, farm boy," "My mother made it for me," "Tell us more about this 'Lois'...," "It wasn't Jimmy, was it?," "I said nine, I thought you'd be naked...uh, ready," "Smooth," "They don't call 'em tights for nothing!," "You are a strange one, Clark Kent," "You eat like an eight-year-old, yet you look like Mr. Hardbody," "I just want you to meet a super guy...." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A (Dan) A+
Clark Kent is a super guy who has travelled the world, but his biggest dream was to someday write for the Daily Planet, one of the greatest newspapers in the world. To do this, Clark travels to Metropolis, and, even though he was rejected at firsts, lands a job at the Daily Planet, where he meets a sexy but feisty reporter named Lois Lane. "Don't fall for me, farmboy," she says to Clark, but, alas, he already has.
The episode's "villain plot" deals with a space program of which Lex Luthor would like to take control.
SPECIAL NOTES: Elizabeth Barondes, as Lucy Lane, is listed in the opening credits of the show. Also, two versions of this episode aired. The first, the two-hour premiere, aired in September 1993; and the second was the two-part version which aired that December. The two-part version has several scenes that were not in the original version aired in September.
Even though "L&C" was pre-empted this week, Dean and Teri appeared that night on the Emmy Awards, where they presented awards. During their presentation, Dean said "This is a job for..." and rips open his shirt to reveal, of all things, a Batman costume. With an embarrassed look, Dean buttons his shirt back up as Teri grins.
Written by: Bryce Zabel Air date: September 26, 1993 Guest Stars: Elizabeth Barondes, Joseph Campanella, George Murdock, and Terrence Knox as "Jason Trask" Krypton Club Quotes: "Don't you back up your files on floppies?" "Clark, this is no time to be discussing your compulsive behaviors!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) A-
Jason Trask and his alien task force see Superman as a threat.
SPECIAL NOTES: This was actually the THIRD episode done of "L&C." "Neverending Battle" and "Strange Visitor" were for some reason switched. Continuity-wise, "Battle" takes place before "Visitor."
Written by: Dan LeVine Air date: October 3, 1993 Guest Stars: Elizabeth Barondes, Larry Linville, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Tony Jay, Brent Jennings Krypton Club Quotes: "But he's MINE!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B-, (Dan) A-
Is Superman faster than a speeding bullet? Is he more powerful than a locomotive? Can he leap tall buildings in a single bound? Lex Luthor wants to know, so he makes his own "disasters" to see how much Superman can actually do.
SPECIAL NOTE: This was actually the second episode of "L&C" filmed.
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine Air date: October 10, 1993 Guest Stars: Leslie Jordan, Patrika Darbo, Jim Beaver, Thomas Ryan Special Guest Appearance: Jack Carter Krypton Club Quotes: "You wanna fly like him, and I wanna fly with him," "Superman on TV? I don't think so." Krypton Rating: (Craig) B-, (Dan) C+
There's more than one invisible man in Metropolis. One who is doing bad deeds all around Metropolis, and one who's as close as the Daily Planet--who feels invisible to Lois Lane, who seems infatuated with his alter ego.
SPECIAL NOTES: Several of the creators of the "Superman" comics can be seen in the opening teaser for the show. This episode also featured Leslie Jordan, who appeared as a completely different character in the season 2 episode "Bolt from the Blue."
Written by: Robert Killebrew Air date: October 17, 1993 Guest Stars: Denis Arndt, Matt Roe, Joe Sabatino Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) C+
When several boxers appear to have powers far beyond those of mortal men, Lois and Clark investigate--only to discover that the man behind it all is Lois's father.
Written by: Thania St. John Air date: October 24, 1993 Guest Stars: Jessica Tuck, Michael Milhoan, Johnny Williams Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) A-
A group of thugs called the "Toasters" is going around torching clubs in downtown Metropolis, so Lois and Clark go undercover to find out if this is for real, or if there is a scam involved.
Written by: Dan LeVine Air date: October 31, 1993 Guest Stars: Courtney Peldon, Michael Cavanaugh, Scott McAfee, Jonathan Hernandez Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) D+
A doctor creates "smart juice" to make several children from an orphanage smarter than the average bear. Is Lex Luthor involved? And how did they discover Clark's secret? Lois and Clark must find out.
SPECIAL NOTE: This episode was the first episode directed by Robert Singer.
Written by: Bryce Zabel Air date: November 14, 1993 Guest Stars: Joleen Lutz, Jerry Hardin, L. Scott Caldwell, and Terrence Knox as "Jason Trask" Krypton Club Quotes: "Betcha he's a crossdresser!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A
Something's up involving a strange rock found in Smallville. Perry sends Lois and Clark to Clark's old home town to find out what is going on. In this episode, Lois finally begins to accept Clark for who he is, and she also gets to meet Clark's parents at the same time. Clark also learns in this episode that the rock gives him some kind of allergic reaction. This episode is a favorite among many FOLCs.
SPECIAL NOTES: This episode introduces Kryptonite to the "L&C" TV mythos. Sharon Thomas, Dean Cain's mother, makes a cameo appearance in this episode.
Written by: Paris Qualles Air date: 11/21/93 Guest Stars: Richard Fancy, Rosalind Cash, Haunani Minn, Elaine Kagan, Tony Jay, Tom LaGrua Special Guest Star: Sonny Bono Krypton Club Quotes: "I've got you babe!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B, (Dan) A-
Metropolis has been hit by a heat wave in November... a heat wave that people think is coming from Superman using his powers. Clark has to decide whether to leave town, or give up being Superman forever.
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine Air date: Bill D'Elia Guest Star: Tony Jay Special Guest Star: Morgan Fairchild Krypton Club Quotes: "Clark... whatcha workin' on?," "Liar, you are SO attracted to me!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A+
A special kind of perfume is invented that makes the Daily Planeteers very flirtatious. Everyone but Superman seems to be affected. Will Clark be able to rid Metropolis of this perfume before it's too late?
Written by: Dan LeVine Air date: December 12, 1993 Guest Stars: Charles R. Frank, Charles Cyphers, and Richard Libertini as "Sore Throat" Krypton Club Quotes: "There's no such word as 'chumpy'," "I win, you lose, we're both happy," "Everything's going fine, assuming Lois lets me have my turn in the bedroom tonight." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A+
Lois spends some time to relax at a honeymoon suite at a posh Metropolis hotel. When she discovers something amiss going on across the street, Perry sends L&C to pose as honeymooners and keep a watchful eye on what's going on across the street. This episode features quite a bit of sexual tension as well.
SPECIAL NOTE: This was actually #12 in the order of production. For some reason the episode that ended up being #13, "Witness," was pushed back a month. If you watch "Witness" closely you'll notice some Christmas decorations.
ABC shows the pilot episode of "Lois & Clark" in two parts on two consecutive Wednesday nights. The reruns feature footage not shown in the original airing, and the unannounced showing of "L&C" produces some of the best ratings "L&C" had in its entire first season.
Teleplay: Bryce Zabel Story by: Jackson Gillis Air date: January 2, 1994 Guest Stars: J.A. Preston, Richard Belzer, Richard Roat, David Sage, Matt Clark, Jennifer Lewis Krypton Club Quotes: "C.K., you are the man!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) B+
Superman must stop an asteroid from hitting Earth; unfortunately, Clark loses his memory (and his memory of his powers) after his first attempt at stopping the asteroid, which continues towards Earth at a fast pace. This episode has several really funny scenes, including Martha throwing Clark off the top of a building.
SPECIAL NOTE: This episode was based on the 1950's "Adventures of Superman" episode "Panic in the Sky."
Written by: Bradley Moore Air date: January 9, 1994 Guest Stars: Charlie Dell, Richard Belzer, Claudette Nevins, Brian George, William Mesnik Special Appearances: Phil Mickelson and Elliott Gould as "Vincent Winninger" Krypton Club Quotes: "Don't suck up; I don't like it." Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) B-
Lois witnesses a murder. Will independent Lois be able to accept having Clark as a "bodyguard?" This episode is also the first time I can think of where Lois admits having any feelings for Clark, as she asks him to walk her home.
SPECIAL NOTE: This was originally supposed to be episode #11.
Written by: Thania St. John Air date: January 23, 1994 Guest Stars: Ben Vereen, Marietta Deprima, Eve Plumb, Jarrett Lennon, Stephen Burleigh, and Penn Jillette as "Romick" Krypton Club Quotes: "From the desk of Cat Chow," "That's BRILLIANT, Jimmy!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B-, (Dan) C-
A mad magician is kidnapping rich children for ransom, and is going around hypnotizing Superman. Will Superman break free from his spell in time to save everyone?
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine Air date: February 6, 1994 Guest Stars: Melanie Mayron, Paul Gleason, Jennifer Savidge, Tony Jay, Richard Gant, and Todd Susman as "Eugene" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C, (Dan) D+
There's a convicted murder in Lois's apartment, while a computer virus is ravaging the systems of Metropolis. What will they think of next?
Written by: Dan LeVine Air date: February 20, 1994 Guest Stars: Chris Demetral as Jack, Richard Belzer, Robert Costanza, Tony Jay, and David Warner as "Jor-El" Krypton Club Quotes: "I lie to him all the time!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) A
Clark finally has a chance to learn about his true Kryptonian heritage, as a globe he found in Trask's warehouse begins to glow. Unfortunately, his chances to learn more are taken away as his apartment is robbed and the globe is sold to Lex Luthor. This episode introduces Chris Demetral as Jack.
Written by: Tony Blake and Paul Jackson Air date: February 27, 1994 Guest Star: Nancy Everhard as "Linda King" Special Appearances: Dean Stockwell as "Preston Carpenter," Bo Jackson as "Himself" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) B+
A former friend-cum-rival from Lois's past shows up as a reporter for the Daily Planet's competitor, the Metropolis Star, which strangely has been scooping the Planet in almost all major stories in the past few weeks, bringing the Planet's circulation way down. Is there some kind of conspiracy involved? Is Linda King (Lois's rival) part of this? And, could Lois be jealous of Linda's relationship with Clark?
Teleplay: H.B. Cobb & Deborah Joy LeVine Story by: H.B. Cobb Air date: March 13, 1994 Guest Star: Michael McKean Krypton Rating: (Craig) B, (Dan) B-
Superman's stopping a plane from crashing in Paris. Clark's working on a story in the Daily Planet office. Both things are happening at the same time. Wait a minute... aren't Clark and Superman supposed to be the same person? Lex Luthor creates a clone of Superman to do his bidding in this action-filled episode.
SPECIAL NOTES: The tour tram that rode past the Superman/Vatman fight was actually a Warner Bros. tour tram. Believe it or not. The "western town" where they fought was also where they did the second season episode Tempus Fugitive.
Written by: Thania St. John Air date: March 27, 1994 Guest Stars: Chris Demetral as Jack, Macon McCalman, and Robert Beltran as "Fuentes" Krypton Club Quotes: "What goes in a salad does not go on a pizza." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) B+
Lois, Clark, Perry, Jimmy, Luthor, and Jack are held hostage in the Daily Planet building by thugs who believe a lot of money is hidden beneath one of the floors. Will Clark have to expose his identity to save his friends, or will they find some other way out? This episode has a great "flashback" scene featuring all of the "L&C" actors in the 1930's.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is the last episode to feature Tracy Scoggins as Cat Grant.
FOLCs sit through their first major battle with LCWS (Lois and Clark Withdrawal Syndrome), having gone through 33 days of LCWS before the season finale aired.
Written by: Dan LeVine and Deborah Joy LeVine Air date: May 1, 1994 Guest Stars: Chris Demetral as Jack, Patrick Kilpatrick, Castulo Guerra Special Guest Star: Beverly Johnson Krypton Club Quotes: "Is that Kryptonite in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A+
Lois is given a surprise when Lex Luthor asks her hand in marriage. Lois wants to see if she still has any chance with Superman, and when Superman pushes her away, it pushes Lois closer and closer to Luthor. To try to stop Lois from marrying Luthor, Clark reveals his true feelings to Lois; alas, it is too late.
Also in this episode Jack is framed for placing a bomb in the Daily Planet workrooms and destroying the building. While this was really the work of Lex Luthor, no one knows that, and Jack is sent to the juvenile detention center.
SPECIAL NOTES: Tracy Scoggins was not in this episode as Cat Grant; however, she was written in to the original script. The original script had "Cat" reunited with her ex-husband. They fall in love again, and Cat leaves town. Apparently Scoggins didn't feel like staying for two more episodes (her last was #19 "Fly Hard"), and many of Cat's lines were written out and/or given to other characters.
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine and Dan LeVine Guest Stars: Chris Demetral as Jack, and Richard Belzer Special Guest Stars: Beverly Johnson, Phyllis Coates Special Appearance: James Earl Jones as "Franklin Stern" Krypton Club Quotes: "Lois Lane Luthor, Lois Lane... Kent!," "Maybe it's time to call in the big guns!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A+
Is Lois actually going to go through with it? It appears that way. Clark, Perry, Jimmy, and Jack try to uncover the truth behind the bombing of the Daily Planet, to clear Jack's name, bring the Planet back, and put Lex Luthor where he belongs. When the cops reach Luthor (at Lex & Lois's wedding ceremony), Luthor runs up to the top floor of the building and jumps to his (apparent) doom. At episode's end Clark reveals to Lois that he was lying when he revealed his feelings for her.
SPECIAL NOTES: This episode was one of the first times Lois admitted to herself that she loved Clark, in the famous "Lois Lane Luthor, Lois Lane, Lois Lane... Kent" scene. This episode also guest-starred Phyllis Coates as Lois's mom. Coates was best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the 1950's "Superman" TV series. This episode is also the final episodes for several people--executive producer Deborah Joy LeVine, Michael Landes, John Shea, and Chris Demetral, all of whom did not return for season 2.
For the second season of "L&C," the cast included DEAN CAIN as Clark Kent/Superman, TERI HATCHER as Lois Lane, LANE SMITH as Perry White, JUSTIN WHALIN as Jimmy Olsen, K CALLAN as Martha Kent, and EDDIE JONES as Jonathan Kent. (For more detailed information on the L&C cast, go to the Cast of "L&C" page)
Episode #22 Written by: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson Air date: September 18, 1994 Guest Stars: Thomas Ryan, Denise Crosby, Earl Boen, Jack Kruschen, Barry Livingston Special Guest Star: Emma Samms as "Ariana Carlin" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C-, (Dan) C+
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. Also, the opening credits for this episode were different than any other episode of "Lois & Clark"'s second season.
Episode #23 Written by: John McNamara Air date: September 25, 1994 Guest Star: Scott Colomby Special Guest Star: Michael Des Barres Krypton Club Quotes: "The light makes them look bigger" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C, (Dan) B-
A man creates a sound frequency that can even bring down Superman. Can Lois and Clark stop him?
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" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) C-
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.
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" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) B-
"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.
Episode #26 Written by: John McNamara Air date: October 23, 1994 Guest Stars: Bruce Weitz, Farrah Forke as Mayson, Dick Miller, Steve Gilborn, Michael Holden, and Peter Boyle as "Bill Church" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B-, (Dan) C
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.
SPECIAL NOTE: This episode features a very WAFFy scene at the end, where Superman and Lois dance in mid-air.
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" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) C-
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.
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, and William Devane as "Al Capone" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) B
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 NOTE: 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."
Episode #29 Written by: Kathy McCormick Air date: November 20, 1994 Guest Stars: Leslie Jordan, Denise Crosby, and Cindy Williams as "Wandamae" Krypton Rating: (Craig) D+, (Dan) D+
When lightning strikes a man standing beside Superman, he strangely inherits some of Superman's powers. Unfortunately for the people of Metropolis, he's not as "giving" as Clark, and he charges people for his services.
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 Club Quotes: "Am I going to have to spank you?," "It's just that it's everywhere. Ribbons and wreathes and mistletoe and trees and Santas and elves and Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, pounding you in the face over and over, 'You must love Christmas! You must love Christmas! You must love Christmas!'" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A+
It's Christmas, and a greedy toymaker invents a pheremone 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") and it also featured Sharon Thomas (Dean Cain's mom) in a cameo role.
"LCWS" (Lois & Clark Withdrawal Syndrome) struck this December, as there were four weeks without new episodes of "Lois & Clark."
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" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C+, (Dan) C-
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.
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 Krypton Club Quotes: "Get your own damn coffee!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C, (Dan) C-
A strange "ninja" with mystical bracelets is burglarizing Metropolis! Can Superman stop him (or is it a her?)
Episode #33 Teleplay by: Kathy McCormick Story by: Kathy McCormick & Grant Rosenberg Air date: January 22, 1995 Guest Stars: Farrah Forke as Mayson, David Bowe, Gerrit Graham Krypton Club Quotes: "It's not Clark's style to go chasin' out after some babe," "Can you get me some oolong?" Krypton Rating: (Craig) C, (Dan) D+
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?
Episode #34 Written by: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson Air date: February 12, 1995 Guest Stars: Denise Crosby, Tony Jay, Barry Livingston, Sal Viscuso, and Christian Clemenson as "Rollie Vale" Special Appearance: John Shea as "Lex Luthor" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A
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!
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" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B, (Dan) B+
A tabloid news reporter uncovers Clark's true identity! What will Lois say?
Episode #36 Written by: Grant Rosenberg Air date: February 26, 1995 Guest Stars: Rick Overton, John Pleshette, Cliff DeYoung, Harold Gould, Sal Viscuso Special Appearance: Bronson Pinchot as "The Prankster" Krypton Club Quotes: "Jimmy, give me back my dress!," "If you were a baseball player...," "Hold the elevator!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B-, (Dan) C
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.
Episode #37 Written by: Chris Ruppenthal Air date: March 12, 1995 Guest Stars: Farrah Forke as Mayson, Mark Rolston, Robert Culp, John Kapelos Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A+
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.
Episode #38 Written by: Gene Miller & Karen Kavner Air date: March 19, 1995 Guest Stars: Dennis Lipscomb, Jim Pirri as Dan, Curtis Armstrong, Danny Woodburn, Oliver Muirhead Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) C+
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."
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 Club Quotes: "My mother made it for me," "Superman is what I do, Clark is who I am," "You haven't said a word since 1866," "I'm in danger of choking on my own vomit," "Hello! Duh! Clark Kent is Superman!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A
Tempus, a psycho 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?
Episode #40 Written by: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson Air date: April 2, 1995 Guest Stars: Jim Pirri as Dan, Claire Yarlett, Meredith Scott Lynn, Charles Napier, Erick Avari, David Sage, Alaina Reed Hall, and Michelle Phillips as "Claudette Wilder" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B, (Dan) B-
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.
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.
Episode #41 Written by: Chris Ruppenthal Air date: April 16, 1995 Guest Stars: Barbara Bosson as Dr. Friskin, O'Neal Compton, David Graf, Kelly Mullis Special Guest Star: Bruce Campbell Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) B-
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."
The most agonizing LCWS happens, as FOLCs wonder for weeks if Lois finally figures out the truth in the upcoming episode "Whine, Whine, Whine."
Episode #42 Written by: Kathy McCormick & John McNamara Air date: May 14, 1995 Guest Stars: Jim Pirri as Dan, Barbara Bosson as Dr. Friskin, Jason Carter, Michelle Abrams, Cliff Bemis, Sal Viscuso, with Kay Lenz as "Contance Hunter" Special Appearances: Martin Mull, Ben Stein, Frank Gorshin, Adam West Special Guest Stars: Richard Portnow, and Bruce Campbell as "Bill Church Jr." Krypton Club Quotes: "My mind is so conflicted!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A
Superman fights a foe he may not be able to win against--the legal sistem--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.
SPECIAL NOTES: "Batman"'s Adam West and Frank Gorshin make appearances in this episode. This episode is also interrupted in many parts by "Marlin Finch Loopus"'s nature TV show, with its metaphors to the episode.
Episode #43 Written by: Tony Blake & Paul Jackson Air date: May 21, 1995 Guest Stars: Maurice Godin, and Tony Jay as "Nigel" Krypton Club Quotes: "I think they eloped," "It's like we're supporting characters in some TV show, and it's THEIR show," "The way you just touched me...," "If the Earth opened up from my feet, I wouldn't move until I had said this...." "Lois, will you marry me?," "Clark...." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A-
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.
The very first Krypton Club Newsletter is sent out to around 30 people. The newsletter provided a cure for those infected with the long LCWS for the summer, and provided (and still provides) a forum for fans of L&C all across the world.
For the third season of "L&C," the cast included DEAN CAIN as Clark Kent/Superman, TERI HATCHER as Lois Lane, LANE SMITH as Perry White, JUSTIN WHALIN as Jimmy Olsen, K CALLAN as Martha Kent, and EDDIE JONES as Jonathan Kent. (For more detailed information on the L&C cast, go to the Cast of "L&C" page)
You can click on the third season episodes' titles to go to more detailed synopses of each episode. We are hoping to eventually have this available for all episodes of "L&C."
Episode #44 Written by: John McNamara Air date: September 17, 1995 Guest Stars: Jessica Collins, Sal Viscuso Special Guest Stars: Bruce Campbell, and Peter Boyle as "Bill Church" Krypton Club Quotes: "A little louder, I don't think they heard you in Gotham City," "If the Earth opened up from my feet, I wouldn't move until I had said this....," "Lois, will you marry me?," "Who's asking, Clark... or Superman?,"That is SO unfair! You know I can't fly!," "I want you to know that I love you... and you're not alone anymore," "Oh, look hunky, she's blushing!," "Are you using your 'alter ego' as an excuse to avoid me?" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A+, (Dan) A-
The episode starts where "And The Answer Is..." (#43) left off, when Clark asks Lois to marry him. Lois plants a surprise on Clark by taking off his glasses and revealing that she has learned his true identity! She rejects his proposal, and that causes tension between the two of them. Meanwhile, Bill Church is back and supposedly reformed. He also has a new wife, who, with Church's son Bill Jr., is secretly plotting his downfall.
SPECIAL NOTES: The new "L&C" opening sequence did not premiere until episode #3 of the new season, "Contact."
Episode #45 Written by: Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Air date: September 24, 1995 Guest Star: David Leisure as "Spencer Spencer" Krypton Club Quotes: "By the way... I hate bananas," "It's just you and me, Joe and Judy Regular... wanna neck?" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B, (Dan) C+
Lois and Clark end up on a deserted island, where a man with a mangled body joins the thousands of female FOLCs and goes after Clark's body.
Episode #46 Written by: Chris Ruppenthal Air date: October 1, 1995 Guest Stars: Olivia Brown, Patrick Laborteaux, Larry Hankin Krypton Club Quotes: "I tried something different; so sue me," "First... what's your name?" "Kal-El." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) C
Lois claims to have been abducted by "aliens"... were they really aliens, or was it a cover for something else? Plus, will Clark's concern over Lois's danger ruin their relationship?
SPECIAL NOTES: This episode premiered the new opening sequence for the show. It also introduced Olivia Brown as Star. Teri Hatcher premiered her new shorter haircut in this episode also.
Episode #47 Written by: Grant Rosenberg Air date: October 15, 1995 Guest Stars: Julian Stone, Ilana Levine, Sheelagh Cullen, Olivia Brown as Star, Tom Todoroff, J. Patrick McCormack, Annie Gagen, Kelly Christian Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) B
A man from Lois' past comes to Metropolis and wants to SACRIFICE Lois for a Druid ritual!
Episode #48 Written by: Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Air date: October 22, 1995 Guest Stars: Olivia Brown as Star, Nancy Cassaro, Rob LaBelle, Arnold Sitkowitz, Michael C. Mahon, Erin Donovan, Jennifer Hooper, Marte Boyle Slout, Tony Carlin, Sharon Thomas Special Guest Star: Mac Davis as "Larry Smiley" Krypton Club Quotes: "And you took my hand and said, 'Jimmy! I can make a man of you'!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) A-
Lois and Clark pose as newleyweds to find out what is really going on at "Larry Smiley"'s newlywed camp.
SPECIAL NOTE: Dean Cain's mother, Sharon Thomas, makes her third "L&C" cameo in this episode, this time as a nun.
Episode #49 Written by: David Simkins Air date: November 6, 1995 Guest Stars: Kenneth Kimmins and Michael Harris Special Guest Stars: Genie Francis and Jonathan Frakes Krypton Club Quotes: "Lois, you have got some 'splaining to do!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) B+
A crazy couple of collectors want a new treasure to add to their collection--Superman himself.
SPECIAL NOTE: This episode has many funny spoofs, including take-offs of "I Love Lucy," "Dragnet," and "James Bond."
Episode #50 Written by: Gene O'Neill & Noreen Tobin Air date: November 13, 1995 Guest Stars: Mary Gross and Kenneth Kimmins Special Appearance By: Shelley Long Krypton Club Quotes: "Who's asking, Lois... or Ultra Woman?," "..Yes," "He has all of the powers of... Batman!" Krypton Rating: (Craig) A, (Dan) A
Talk about role reversals--the Newtrich sisters, Lucille and Nell, invent a device that transfers Clark's powers--to Lois! It's a powerless Superman, but don't worry--"Ultra Woman" is on the way!
Then, to make the episode even greater, Lois proposes to Clark at episode's end--and guess what C.K.'s answer is? =^)
SPECIAL NOTE: In a scene near the beginning of the episode, Superman rescues a baby from out of Metropolis Wishing Well. If you watch closely, you'll notice a plaque that says "Metropolis Wishing Well: Dedicated 1938 in Loving Memory, Dan Patterson and Craig Byrne."
Episode #51 Air date: October 20, 1995 Krypton Rating: (Craig) B+, (Dan) B-
A woman claims to be the mother of Superman's love child! Is this a hoax, and if it isn't, how will this affect Lois and Clark's engagement?
Episode #52 Written by: Chris Ruppenthal Air date: November 27, 1995 Guest Stars: Sean Kanan, Paul Kersey, Sandra Hess, Kenneth Kimmins Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) C-
Nazis in 1990's Metropolis are out to take over the world and bring back the Reich. Can Superman stop them before they succeed?
Episode #53 Teleplay by: Dean Cain Story by: Dean Cain & Sean Brennan Air date: December 10, 1995 Guest Stars: Andrew Mark Berman. Andrew Bryniarski, and Paula Poundstone as "The Voice of the Computer" Krypton Club Quotes: "So what you're saying is, you're a vir--a very patient man," "Jimmy, I'm too old to surf, and too smart to think that you can catch love in a net." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) A
Virtual Reality genius Jaxon Xavier sends Lois and Clark to a world of virtual reality so he can find out passwords to enter the secret files of Lex Luthor. Meanwhile, Clark reveals his sexual history to Lois, as they finally get around to talking about "that thing."
Episode #54 Teleplay by: Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Story by: William M. Akers Air date: December 17, 1995 Guest Stars: Robert Carradine, Beverly Garland, Harve Presnell, and Jessica Collins as "Mindy Church" Krypton Club Quotes: "Of all the sicko, psycho, sexual... nothing personal, Baby." Krypton Rating: (Craig) A-, (Dan) B+
Lois's parents show up--simultaneously--causing stress for Lois, while at the same time Mindy Church and her partner in crime, the Handyman, are causing a crime wave in Metropolis and infecting Superman with a Kryptonian virus.
SPECIAL NOTE: In this episode, Beverly Garland replaces Phyllis Coates as Lois's mother, Ellen Lane. Also, Harve Presnell plays the role of Sam Lane, originated by Dennis Arndt in "Requiem for a Superhero."
