Ep 22. Season 9 Episode 22 Salvation

Clark Kent has been through some tumultuous times in his life. He was sent to Earth from the dying planet Krypton as a baby, given to the Kents who adopted him, and raised in Smallville. Throughout the years, he has discovered his superhuman abilities and struggled with the responsibility that came with them. In the ninth season of Smallville, Clark had been dealing with the loss of his mentor, Jor-El, and discovering new powers.

In the season finale, "Salvation," Clark faces his biggest challenge yet - saving the world from an impending disaster. At the beginning of the episode, Chloe contacts Clark to tell him that she has located the Book of Rao, which holds the key to stopping the planet Apokolips from colliding with Earth. However, the book can only be read by someone who has been imbued with the power of the universe. The only way Clark can gain the power is by performing a ritual that involves sacrificing himself.

Meanwhile, General Zod, who has been resurrected using Tess's body, is intent on destroying Earth. He has harnessed the power of the Kryptonian army's weapons and is using them to wreak havoc. Clark knows that he is the only one who can stop him, but he is torn between his duty to protect the planet and his desire to live a normal life with Lois Lane.

As Clark prepares for the ritual, he is visited by his deceased father, Jonathan Kent, who gives him words of encouragement and tells him that he's proud of him for embracing his destiny. Clark's mother, Martha Kent, also visits him, revealing that she and Jonathan have been watching over him from the afterlife. She tells Clark that the ultimate sacrifice is the most important thing a hero can do.

With his parents' blessing, Clark performs the ritual and gains the power of the universe. He then confronts Zod in a final showdown, where they engage in an epic battle. Zod's ultimate plan is revealed, and Clark must make a difficult decision that will alter the course of his future and the fate of the world.

Throughout "Salvation," we see how far Clark has come in his journey toward becoming the hero we all know him to be. He successfully navigates the difficult decision of sacrificing himself for the greater good, a choice that demonstrates the ultimate act of heroism. The tension and action in this episode create a thrilling finale to a season filled with intense storylines and heart-rending character moments.

Smallville is a show that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its exploration of the Superman mythos. "Salvation" serves as a fitting conclusion to the exceptional ninth season, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.