Clark is transported to the North Pole and arrives at a newly-formed Fortress of Solitude. There he speaks to Jor-El, who informs him that is the beginning of a new journey. Chloe also appears in the Arctic and Clark makes a deal with Jor-El to let him go so he can save her.
Two aliens emerge from the spaceship looking for Kal-El, terrifying Lana. Meanwhile, Lois helps the Kents, whose home is seriously damaged by last season’s meteor shower.
Clark's new, human, powerless condition finally allows him to get close to and have intimate moments with Lana. They are interrupted by some escapees from Belle Reve who want Clark to help them obtain some "Kryptonite cocktails" from Level Three. The escapees keep the Kent’s and Lana hostage until they get what they want.
CLARK IS SHOT! - Chloe is warned by Gabriel that he is going to set off a missile and obliterate all of Smallville. Still stripped of his super powers, Clark confronts Gabriel and ends up getting shot. In the hospital, Clark flatlines and his fate is left in Jor-El's hands. Meanwhile, Lex believes Lionel has the key to open the spaceship.
