Pilot (Smallville)

"Pilot" is the first episode in the first season of Smallville. It aired on The WB in the United States on October 16, 2001 at 9:00 P.M.

Summary
The episode tells the story of the 1989 meteor shower in Smallville, Kansas and its effects on the small town. Clark Kent is adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent after they discover him as a young boy in Riley Corn Field. Years later, while already understanding he is different than others, Smallville High student Clark Kent begins his journey towards his destiny. He begins discovering new abilities and strengths, which he uses to save the life of billionaire, Lex Luthor. The pilot introduces the first of many meteor-infected victims, Jeremy Creek, who had been tied to a post in Riley Cornfield as the traditional Smallville Scarecrow during the 1989 meteor shower.

Cast
 Tom Welling as Clark Kent
 Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
 Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
 Eric Johnson as Whitney Fordman
 Sam Jones III as Pete Ross
 Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan
 Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
 John Schneider as Jonathan Kent

 References 

Other websites


 Smallville on YTV (Canada)

 The Kryptonite closet: Silence and queer secrecy in Smallville
Category:2001 television episodes