Ep 17. Legacy

Clark Kent has been dealing with many enemies lately, all of whom seem to be connected to Lex Luthor in one way or another. In Smallville season 3 episode 17, entitled "Legacy," Clark must confront yet another challenge, this time in the form of a mysterious woman named Rachel Dunleavy.

Rachel is a patient in Belle Reve, a mental institution for the criminally insane. She claims to have been haunted by the ghost of a young boy who was murdered years ago. Clark soon learns that the boy in question is Rachel's brother, and that his death was connected to Lionel Luthor.

As Rachel continues to claim that she is being terrorized by her brother's ghost, Clark begins to investigate. He soon discovers that Lionel was responsible for the young boy's death and that he is now using Rachel's guilt to his advantage. Lionel has been drugging her in order to make her appear insane, so that he can gain control of her family's fortune.

Meanwhile, Lex is dealing with some personal demons of his own. He has been struggling with the question of whether or not to continue his friendship with his father, who has shown time and again that he cannot be trusted. As Lex contemplates his future, he is forced to confront some uncomfortable truths about himself and his family.

In the midst of all this drama, Chloe and Pete stumble upon some shocking information about the Kents' past. As they dig deeper into the family's history, they uncover secrets that could change everything for Clark and his loved ones.

As the episode unfolds, tensions mount and the stakes continue to rise. Clark must find a way to outsmart Lionel and save Rachel from his clutches, while also dealing with the fallout from Chloe and Pete's discoveries. Will he be able to protect his friends and family from the legacy of Lionel Luthor's crimes? Or will he be forced to confront the ugly truth about his own heritage? Only time will tell in this thrilling episode of Smallville.