#10.8 - Abandoned

#10.8 - Abandoned

From Somebody Save Me: The Official, but MOSTLY Unofficial, Smallville Podcast by Two Nerdy Idiots

February 17, 2026 · 1h 58m · Season 10 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode explores Tess's origin story alongside Clark, while Lois deals with her mother's memories and the Dark-Ass Counsel unites.

Smallville Presents: The Girl Called Lutessa Tess finally gets her long overdue origin story with none other than Granny Goodness! After reliving a memory in the form of a nightmare Tess is "called" back to the orphanage she was raised in, and drags Clark along with her. Lois is crying nonstop after watching her late mother's videotapes, and then decides to play mediator between Clark and Jor-El's relationship. The Dark-Ass Counsel finally unites. Teri Hatcher ( Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman ) makes her first and only appearance as DC Comics' original character Ella Lane. The late Julian Sands ( Arachnophobia , The Medallion ) returns for his last appearance as DC Comics' original character Jor-El of Krypton. Helen Slater ( Supergirl , The Lying Game ) returns for her last appearance as DC Comics' original character Lara-El. Christine Willes ( Trick 'r Treat , The Wicker Man ) makes her first appearance as DC Comics' original character Granny Goodness. Steve Byers ( The Man in the High Castle , Slasher ) makes his first appearance as DC Comics' original character Desaad. Michael Daingerfield ( Sausage Party , Dreamcatcher ) returns as DC Comics original character…

People in this episode

Guests: Teri Hatcher, Julian Sands, Helen Slater, Christine Willes, Steve Byers, Michael Daingerfield

Topics covered

  • origin story
  • character development
  • emotional conflict
  • DC Comics
  • Smallville characters
  • superhero narrative

Keywords

  • Tess
  • Granny Goodness
  • Clark
  • Lois
  • Jor-El
  • origin story
  • DC Comics
  • Smallville
  • character development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Smallville, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Arachnophobia, The Medallion, Supergirl, The Lying Game, Trick 'r Treat, The Wicker Man, The Man in the High Castle, Slasher

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