Ep 18. Drone

Clark Kent is a young man with extraordinary abilities, including super strength, super speed, x-ray vision, and the ability to fly. He lives in the small town of Smallville with his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent. As he navigates his way through teenaged life and tries to keep his powers a secret, he also must stay vigilant against the many threats that come his way.

In the episode "Drone," Clark is getting ready for the Spring Formal, where he plans to ask Lana Lang to be his date. However, his plans are derailed when a small, flying robot begins spying on him and his friends. The drone seems to be controlled by someone, but no one knows who or why.

Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is in town and seems to be interested in the town's mysterious meteor rocks, which have been known to give people special abilities. He recruits one of Clark's classmates, Jeremy Creek, to help him find the rocks, but in exchange, he promises to use his vast resources to help Jeremy overcome his debilitating shyness.

As Clark and his friends try to figure out who is controlling the drone, they learn that there may be a connection to the meteor rocks. They also learn that someone may be trying to expose Clark's secret to the world, and they must work together to stop them before it's too late.

The tension builds as Clark tries to keep his abilities hidden while also trying to figure out who is controlling the drone. He is aided by his best friend, Chloe Sullivan, who works at the school newspaper and is always digging into the latest Smallville mystery. He also receives help from his adoptive father, who has his own secrets and is not afraid to use force to protect his family.

As the Spring Formal approaches, Clark finally manages to ask Lana to be his date, but their night is interrupted when the drone appears at the dance. With the help of his friends, Clark manages to stop the drone and unmask the person who has been controlling it. But the revelation of who is behind the drone may have far-reaching consequences for Clark and his loved ones.

"Drone" is a thrilling episode of Smallville that combines suspense, action, and romance. It highlights the challenges that Clark faces as he tries to balance his desire for a normal life with his responsibility to use his powers for good. It also introduces several new characters and teases some of the larger mysteries that will unfold throughout the series. Overall, it's a must-see episode for fans of the show.