Ep 4. Requiem for a Superhero

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman season 1 episode 4, Requiem for a Superhero, opens with Superman saving a group of people from a burning building. He then receives a message from a scientist who claims to have discovered a way to make people immune to illness. The scientist tells Superman that he plans to announce his discovery to the world at a press conference in Metropolis.

Meanwhile, Lois Lane is investigating a story about a group of thieves who are stealing valuable paintings. She enlists the help of Clark Kent, and the two of them set out to track down the thieves.

At the press conference, the scientist is about to make his announcement when he suddenly collapses and dies. Superman is devastated by the loss, and he begins to question his role in the world. He starts to wonder if he is doing enough to help people, and if his powers are enough to protect them.

As Lois and Clark continue to investigate the thefts, they discover that the paintings are being stolen by a group of people who are using them to fund their own research into the same disease that the deceased scientist was working on. They confront the thieves, and a fight breaks out, during which Clark's glasses are knocked off and his identity as Superman is briefly revealed.

With the help of Lois, Superman is able to stop the thieves and recover the stolen paintings. He also comes to the realization that he cannot save everyone, but he can do his best to help those he can. He also realizes that he needs to keep his secret identity safe in order to protect the people he loves.

The episode ends with Superman attending the scientist's funeral, where he says a silent goodbye to his fallen colleague and rededicates himself to his mission of protecting the people of Earth.

Requiem for a Superhero explores the theme of sacrifice and the role of heroes in the world. It also touches on the idea of mortality and the limitations of even the most powerful beings. The episode offers some insight into Superman's mindset and his struggle to balance his responsibilities as a hero with his desire for a normal life. Overall, it is a poignant and thoughtful episode that explores some of the more complex aspects of Lois & Clark's superhero mythology.