Ep 7. Magnetic

In Smallville season 3 episode 7, titled "Magnetic," Clark Kent and Lana Lang find themselves at odds when Lana starts spending more time with her new boyfriend, Jason Teague. Clark's jealousy is compounded by the fact that Jason is a football coach at Smallville High, making him an authority figure in both Clark and Lana's lives.

Meanwhile, a series of mysterious power outages across Smallville lead Clark to suspect that a new meteor freak is in town. The culprit turns out to be a magnetic teenager named Eric Summers, who has the ability to attract any metal object to himself. Clark initially tries to befriend Eric, hoping to guide him towards using his powers for good, but Eric's increasing obsession with Lana makes him dangerous and unpredictable.

As Clark struggles to keep both Lana and Smallville safe from Eric's magnetic powers, he also faces a tough decision when Chloe Sullivan uncovers evidence that Jason may have a dark past. Clark must choose between trusting Lana's newfound happiness with Jason or investigating the potential danger he poses to the town.

The episode showcases the growing tension and drama in Smallville as the characters navigate their personal lives alongside the challenges posed by the meteor-freak-of-the-week. With its combination of high school drama and sci-fi elements, "Magnetic" is a classic episode of Smallville that exemplifies the show's unique blend of genres and themes.