Ep 7. Ultra Woman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was a hit television show that aired from 1993 to 1997. The show followed the adventures of Clark Kent (played by Dean Cain) and Lois Lane (played by Teri Hatcher) as they navigated their careers as reporters for the Daily Planet and their complicated relationship as coworkers and love interests.

In season 3, episode 7, titled "Ultra Woman," Lois is given a special watch that allows her to become a superhero named Ultra Woman. With her newfound powers, she sets out to fight crime and prevent disasters, but quickly finds out that being a superhero isn't as easy as it looks.

The episode begins with Clark and Lois covering a story about a businessman who is planning to cut down a forest to build a mall. Lois is outraged by the destruction of nature and decides to take matters into her own hands. She visits her friend Dr. Sam Lane (played by Denis Arndt), who is a scientist working on a secret project. He shows Lois a watch that he has developed that can give her superpowers for 24 hours.

Lois is skeptical at first, but when she sees the potential to make a difference, she decides to take the watch and become a superhero. She dons a blue and gold outfit and takes on the name Ultra Woman, and sets out to right wrongs and fight injustice.

At first, Lois revels in her new powers. She is able to fly, has super strength and can shoot energy from her hands. She stops a bank robbery, saves a child from a burning building and stops a train from derailing. However, she soon realizes that being a superhero isn't all fun and games. She has to learn how to control her powers and deal with the consequences of her actions.

Clark is worried about Lois and her sudden transformation into a superhero. He tries to warn her about the dangers of putting herself in harm's way and reminds her that she has no training or experience in fighting crime. Lois is stubborn and refuses to listen, leading to a clash between the two reporters.

Meanwhile, a new villain named the Toyman (played by Sherman Hemsley) has arrived in Metropolis and is causing chaos with his evil toys. He creates a giant robot that rampages through the city, and Ultra Woman must step in to save the day. She fights the robot and is able to defeat it, but not without causing significant damage to the city.

Lois is praised as a hero by the public, but she begins to realize that her actions have consequences. The city is left in shambles, and innocent people are hurt in the process. She decides to give up the watch and resigns as Ultra Woman, realizing that she isn't ready to take on the responsibility of being a superhero.

The episode ends with Lois and Clark reconciling and reflecting on what they've learned. They both realize that being a superhero isn't just about having powers, but about using them for good and taking responsibility for their actions. They also realize that they are stronger together than they are apart, and that their love and partnership is the most important thing in their lives.

Overall, "Ultra Woman" is a fun and exciting episode that explores the idea of what it means to be a superhero. It also showcases the strong chemistry between Cain and Hatcher, who were the heart and soul of the series. Fans of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman will appreciate this episode for its lightheartedness and its exploration of the relationship between Clark and Lois.