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Lois Lane Season 9 Survivor
top 5 episodes
as voted by posters on the Erica Durance board.

Winner
908 - Idol

Lois attempts to resolve her feelings about Clark with the aid of a psychologist. Meanwhile, superpowered twins Zan and Jayna come to Metropolis to help their idol, the Blur, but botch their efforts and Clark takes the blame.

Lois Lane's Lines:

Easy, Armstrong. This space case is buried in research. I've got like two weeks' worth of work to catch up on.

Believe it or not, my eject-seat malfunction... wasn't totally about you.

When I want to talk about it, I'll send up a smoke signal.

Did I ever tell you that before Christmas, I used to unwrap all my presents and then re-wrap them while my parents were still sleeping?

I don't think it's powdered sugar, Smallville. Lois Lane, Daily Planet. Care to comment on at illegal activities you've been up to that got you trussed up like a turkey?

Now, that's what I call a scoop.

First, The Blur doesn't call for weeks, and now he's overnighting our boys in blue? Of course, he's probably tailspinning into the stratosphere because he doesn't have his go-to girl to keep him grounded.

When is the D.A. not out for blood? He's just trying to cover up his dirty connections. Listen, I am not your Blur girl on this one.

Well, that would require a certain supersomeone to actually find five minutes to give me a call.

All my flannel's at the dry cleaner's. Go figure.

Ah. Leave it alone, Inspector Gadget. I have a top-secret interview I'm doing for an exposé on the hush-hush. So don't follow me.

Okay, well, they're as real as you and me right now. More real, actually. And despite some flashes of some serious NC-17 violence, really, the situation involves clothes... coming off -- you know, naked. Skin, skin on skin, just -- [ Clears throat ] Lots of skin.

What is this, "Nightline"? All right, yes, I'm doing the virtual "Kama Sutra" with Clark Kent. My desk is soft-core central.

Speak of the devil. The Halley's Comet of phone dating himself. [ Chuckles ] Sayonara, superstud.

Remember 8-Tracks and rotary phones? That's him -- ancient history. And the fact that you haven't gotten that news flash means I'm probably wasting my time with all this head-shrink mumbo-jumbo stuff.

Two hours to get here with the monorail down. Chalk another one up to the Blundering Blur. He may have stopped a diamond heist, but his blackout belly flop has crippled Metropolis. And the scavengers have already started circling. District attorney Ray Sacks, my pet research project.

Since his Christmas-card roster reads like a Soprano's hit list. I call him "Sacks-ophone" 'cause he loves to blow his own horn!

I think it's pretty obvious. Either The Blur is hitting a quarterlife crisis, or his ego has gotten really supersized.

Oh, man! I don't know how old-school journalists broke a story without breaking somebody's neck. I will never take you for granted again, I swear.

Oh, you want to go there? Let me tell you about second chances, buddy. There's a way you treat a woman. It's called respect.

So just because you're some fancy hero...

There is no try, Skywalker. You have superpowers. Why don't you pick up a phone?

Smallville!

Yeah. Anyway, I've been thinking a lot about my carbon footprint lately, and I figured, you know, we could start carpooling. I thought, you know, the ride would give us a chance to get past the whole kiss-and-run of it all, and...get to know each other better.

I'm going to save you a lot of time and money, okay? It's all your parents' fault.

Oh, she had to take off. Family issues. Look, I know you think you're pretty good at this head-shrinking stuff. But thanks to you, my head is about to explode, and I don't know what to do. I focused on the man in my dreams, and now I found out that my mystery caller and Clark are the same person.

Unbelievable. Up until today, he couldn't lie his way out of a speeding ticket. And -- and now he can hold down an alter ego?

Okay, they're not that different. My mystery caller is brave and selfless, and so is Clark... in his own way. I can't believe how difficult this must have been for him to carry his secret all the time. I just want to tell him that it doesn't matter to me. But... maybe coming clean isn't the best idea, either. Right now, Clark has this really big decision to make. And more than anything, I just want to help, but I'm not sure how. Wait. I know what I have to do. Thanks, doc. You're a gem. There's got to be something to this therapy stuff.

Zip it, counselor. I'm Lois Lane from the Daily Planet, and I'm here to tell you that I know The Blur. The D.A. says that a true hero would come forward. Well, The Blur can't. It's because he knows that the best way for him to protect you and me is to steer clear of all this political hoopla and remain the one thing that you and I need most -- a light in the darkness, a symbol for us to believe in when all other hope is lost. I've looked into The Blur's heart, and I can tell you that his intentions are good. Let The Blur be the hero he needs to be.

You talk a good game, counselor. But you don't believe a word of it. All your shady back-room deals with organized crime have just come home to roost. I've picked out a nice little font for my exposé. "Shady Sacks Sucks the City Dry."

You can't reveal yourself to the cameras. You mean too much to the city... to the world. Clark... I know that you've been living two lives and having to lie to me about it every day.

I've always known, deep down, that you were a hero.

But just looking at the facts -- what's easier to believe? That there was some phone glitch, or that the farm guy who sits across from me every day is a superpowered hero?

But it would be so much easier if they were the same person. When I heard The Blur's voice again, something stirred inside of me. But my thoughts... I keep going back to Clark. That scared guy who stepped down onto that ledge to save me.

This isn't what I had in mind when you said you wanted to meet in the copy room, but, hey, I'm open.

It's okay. It's my hero complex to resolve. I take the nicest guy that I know, and I weigh him down with all this shining armor. And it's not fair. Nobody can be two different people.

Personally... I don't mind the bump in your geek factor. But, professionally, there are these newfangled things you can try. They're called contacts.

Don't worry, Smallville. I'll only call you four-eyes every once in a while. [ Sighs ] But just so you're clear on one thing.

Runner up
919 - Charade

Lois investigates the early prison release of ex-District Attorney Raymond Sacks but he threatens her with a gun when confronted. The Blur saves her, but is captured on film by a delivery guy who plans to sell the photo to Sacks. Lois and Clark each attempt to thwart the delivery of the photo and run into Maxwell Lord, a wealthy tycoon and Checkmate operative, who is trying to learn The Blur's identity to eliminate him. Meanwhile, Chloe discovers Zod's secret.

Lois Lane's Lines:

"How do you get yourself into these things, Lane?"

"Clark and I don't spat. There was no spatting."

"I kinda noticed that Clark has this thing for telescopes..."

"Tonight's the night. In the words of the general, it's time to drop the 'L-bomb.'"

"Sometimes, I swear you have more than two hands."

"Either that kiss altered my sense of time and space or this place is busier than usual."

"Can't wait for tonight."

"Hey, it's me, Lois. Guess you're out. Strange to think that I can leave a message for the Blur -I mean, well not strange weird, it's just - you know what I mean, it's hard to picture the Blur screening his calls. Not that you'd be screening my calls or anything but [BEEP]... Me again, got cut off. You know, that's not a lot of time for someone to leave a message. I mean, that beep comes at you pretty fast. Then again, you are the Blur, of course I'm sure you like it fast, but I just - here's the deal. I'm on a story about our deadly ex-D.A. Now, normally I'd be working with my partner in reporting, but I want to keep him safe, secure, and as far away from Sacks and his murderous mob as I can. Clark's not bulletproof, but you are. Be my wingman?"

"Mr. Sacks, Lois Lane from the Daily Planet. You may remember me from the roof of the Daily Planet."

"You have no idea what it means that you trusted me enough to let me help you these past weeks. I have never felt such a sense of purpose in my entire life. Whatever you need, you can count on me."

"No, Clark, I am sure he is dying to tell me. But how can anyone who cares about me put me in that kind of position? If I knew his true identity, then every low-life with high hopes of hurting him would come after me. And he would never put me in that kind of danger just to get a secret off his back! That's why I trust him."

"Piece of cake."

"Oops. Sorry about your million dollars."

"You're here. I-I can't know who you are. I'd give anything to see your face... to know your name. But you can't protect us if we know who you are. I understand that now."

"But I do need you! And maybe I didn't realize it until it was too late, but this is the most important part of my life."

"When I'm with you, it's about more than what I want, who I want. It is something that is bigger than me."

"I've been talking to the Blur, Clark - doing things for him, sharing things with him, that I couldn't share with you."

"It's not like this, with you. I wish you could understand what it felt like to have this - a calling. A duty, to people and the world..."

Third
903 - Rabid

An airborne virus spreads through Metropolis, transforming the infected into violent zombie-like creatures. After Tess and Lois become infected, Chloe and Emil draw blood from Clark to find a cure. Meanwhile, Oliver comes to a turning point in his career as a superhero.

Lois Lane's Lines:

You can put away the pepper spray, Smallville. It's only me.

Well, looks like another thrilling Friday night -- just you and me flying the red eye on this paper airplane. Almost like you never left the cockpit.

That's what I love about you, Smallville -- I say "fire," you say "food." I'll take mine black.

Look, I respect how quickly you managed to get the lowdown on little Miss Lithium's mental break, but sometimes you can be a little gullible.

I-I'm not gonna cry wolf just to get a pity call from Studly Do-Right.

Don't you want to find out what made Cruella snap?

Clark, what happened?

Uh, I just came by to say thanks... and to apologize if I tried to rip your head off or anything.

I'll give you a hint. It starts with "H" and ends with "ero."

Well... relax, Smallville. Keep some mystery. You need to work every last drop of it you've got.

Fourth
906 - Crossfire

Oliver tries to help a young street girl, Mia AKA Speedy, get out of her dangerous life by offering to train her, but Mia double crosses him. Lois asks Clark to help her land a job as an on-air television host, but the two are shocked when the station wants to hire them as a team.

Lois Lane's Lines:

Well excuse me Mr-I'm-slow-and-steady-and-know-what's-best-for-everyone, this happens to be important to me. With newspapers on the endangered-species list, news television is my one and only backup plan.

Oh, you could be a little more passionate with this whole thing, but not you -- not mild-mannered Clark Kent. Do you even care if I get this job?

Well, you should have thought about that before you stood me up the first time.

Well, let's just say I won't forget about you when I go national.

I guarantee that's the only 10 you're getting out of it.

Well, I do like a six-pack.

Thanks, Clark. But I already filled out my name. Good luck on your date. I'm sure you'll sweep her off her feet.

Wow, Smallville, talk about green. It's like your first day atThe Daily Planet all over again.

There really is only one rule when it comes to dating, clark -- show up. Like after you ask someone to a monster-truck rally, it's a good idea to show up to the date.

Well, I'll give you this. You definitely were honest. But admitting that you grew up on a farm is either going to get you a date with a country mouse or a cougar looking for her next meal.

If you can't take the heat, sister, get out of the café.

Is she for real? Congratulations, Clark. You're dating mother teresa in 6-inch heels.

Well, you might want to save the space on your dvr, because here's the kicker. He did great.

You know, anything about me that annoyed you while we were together. I bought a killer dress. I reserved the entire ace of clubs. But if I don't identify my deal-breakers, they're gonna cancel this date before it even gets to air.

Nice towel, honey. Where will she put the money?

Don't worry, Ollie. I'm not here to judge. I just kind of hoped you'd spend more than one week clean before you got back in the gutter. Uh -- sorry I interrupted ..sparring.

Thanks, Clark. You sound like my mother on prom night. How do I look?

Do I detect a note of jealousy from the notoriously nice Clark Kent? Careful my date doesn't hear you. He might just have to take you down.

You know what they say -- all's fair in love and war.

Clark, it sounds like you're asking me out on another date.

No, no -- Um, only the finer things in life for Lois Lane.

Oliver, it's bad enough that I catch you dragging yourself through the mud again, but now you're bound and determined to ruin my date.

Couldn't this heart-to-heart have waited until the cameras were off?

I love you Oliver, as a dear friend. Which is why I have to be totally honest with you.

I said I was your friend, and I meant it. I am not going to let you wander down any more dark alleys.

Tell me you didn't pick Prince Charming here over Oliver.

Did you hear? The brilliant brass over at kzxp have decided to go with someone else for their morning show.

After everything that happened, after ollie and i almost got killed, guess who they've decided to go with.Apparently blondes test better with morning viewers.

I'm sorry. I never should have tried out in the first place or dragged you there with me, and I just -----

Fifth
914 - Persuasion

It's Valentine's Day and while Clark and Lois work on a story, he unknowingly becomes infected by gemstone kryptonite, which has magical wish-fulfilling properties. Clark mentions to Lois that he wishes they had a more traditional relationship,so Lois quits the Daily Planet, moves in with Clark and starts planning their wedding. Still unaware of his new power, Clark also casually tells Chloe he wishes she would spend more time watching out for him, so an infected Chloe takes his wish to heart and sets her sights on a new target - Lois.

Lois Lane's Lines:

Sorry about the heels. I need the inches.

Look, either RAO INC. is throwing a Valentine’s Day party for their workers behind this wall or they’re running double shifts on a Saturday night, a total union violation.

Bingo. They are moving more tech equipment into that building than NASA, and if they’re skulking around in the middle of the night, they are definitely hiding something.

Nice teddy, next time buy her a silk one. She’s not six years old.

Clark, Valentine’s Day is just a smarmy Hallmark holiday engineered by corporate executives to convince people to spend hard earned money on dead flowers and over-priced meals...but not you two.

Whoa, easy with the pixie dust there, Tinker Bell.

It’s never too early for nachos and it’s never too late for hard-hitting journalism.

Hold hands? You can come a-courting on your horse and buggy. All we need is a chaperone. Sounds mighty traditional.

Here’s the scoop buddy. A traditional woman does not spend her time in the office when she can be at home taking care of her man. I quit!

Move over Betty Crocker, I have got this cooking thing down! How’s your pot roast?

Well I am just so proud of you for bringing home the bacon, the least I can do is cook it up in a pan. And, well, never let you forget that you’re the man.

Yeah, now instead of being chained to my desk all day, I get to be your ball and chain.

Yep, you’re absolutely right. What kind of adjective is ‘poorer’? Somebody’s going to need an editor...for their vows.

All right, Mr. Cold Feet, I’ll keep the home fires burning. Rain check on talking about the big event for now. You’d better make an honest woman out of me, Clark Kent.

Drum roll please. Chez Kent has a new resident. I moved in.

I’m sorry that you’re having a hard time with this Chloe, but this love train has left the station.

Kind of pathetic, right? I mean, why even bother going through the motions, Clark? This whole moving in thing together was a joke!

No, she hit the target dead on. She said I was going to wreck us and she’s right. Clark, I don’t know the first thing about family time or dinners at home, I don’t.

Clark, I’m a big girl, I can pull myself up by my own bootstraps, thank you very much. I just had hoped I’d somehow be able to pull it off, the whole making a home thing.

No. A home is for real, for always and forever. Not this. Goodbye, Smallville.

I guess we can move my stuff out of the guestroom now.

Oh, Mrs. K, can I really? Thank you so much! But actually, I’m wearing it right now! I found it in the back of your closet. I know. Clark will just love it. Thanks, Mom.

Okay I have breaking news, Sis! Brace yourself! I am getting married!

C’mon, Dad! Can’t we just hitch a carrier to Greece? I’m only getting married once!

Oh you know what, I just need to make a few phone calls here. Donna Reed on crack. I just, I’m never going to buy chocolate from another fairy. I promise you I wasn’t myself, I don’t know what she put in that stuff.

You really are an old fashioned romantic, aren’t you? I guess it’s easier to complain about Valentine’s Day than it is to give it a shot, so in the face of the candy-coated manipulation of V-Day, maybe I just need to trust that what we have is something more.

Right, when you asked me to move in with you here, I know it seemed like a good idea at the time...and about the whole proposal, it was a dream come true level of ‘wow’, but, um, things are moving a little too fast for me.

God knows I spilled my guts. Clark, if you had a really big secret, would you trust me with it?

I know it sounds crazy, but I’m just afraid that my big mouth is going to wreck our relationship one day.

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Lois Lane Season 9
rescue scene survivor top 3 scenes
as voted by posters on the Erica Durance board.


Winner
18. Clark saves Lois from being sent through their phonebooth and then kisses the hell out of her and lets her know he's the Blur in Salvation.




Runner up
5. Clark saves Zombie!Lois and holds her in his arms in the rain until she becomes Lois again in Rabid.



Third
17. Clark saves Lois from Maxwell Lord and his mind games and nearly reveals himself to her in Charade.



Previous Threads
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TFTNT! That title

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Thanks for the new thread and Lois definitely is the key.
I LOVED that Batman vs Superman used the exact same quote about Lois.

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I loved that too! Lois is always essential to the Superman story no matter what incarnation of Superman it is. There's no Superman without Lois Lane, like there's no Flash without Iris West

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^ How beautiful.
I loved that on Smallville it really showed that without Lois, Superman doesn't really exist because of how much she inspired him and was his strength and being with her just made him so much stronger because in Season 5-7, Clark looked so weak. He was okay with not having his powers, doing absolutely nothing (stated by Oliver many times) and was just content being happy with Lana and the world came last. Might sound cruel but the truth hurts.

One of Clark's worst arc was in Season 8, at first he started off season 8 as a good person, wanting to actively save the world while working at the Daily Planet, Lana returns, everything is slipped away and he basically forgot about the world and said what about what they need.... HUH? You are the person who becomes Superman???

However, when Lana leaves, Clark becomes a great character again. and no coincidence it's because Lois is back and there is just something about being around her that inspires his strength and of course the whole Blur thing happens that continues on to Season 9! and Clark falls more in love with Lois by having these 2 idenities.

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Honestly we feel the same way about all of this. I think Season 8 was especially awful because of how far he'd come earlier in the season and how amazing the first half of it was...then Lana came back, Clark regressed and the second half of the season was a gigantic crapfest. Thank God they got back on track with season 9.

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Originally Posted by now.it.all.begins (View Post) Honestly we feel the same way about all of this. I think Season 8 was especially awful because of how far he'd come earlier in the season and how amazing the first half of it was...then Lana came back, Clark regressed and the second half of the season was a gigantic crapfest. Thank God they got back on track with season 9.

I agree, if that didn't show that Clark doesn't become Superman with Lana, I don't know what else would have.
He needed Lois to become a better man and the Superman the world need.

I love how on Smallville, they showed that! it was probably the first time of all the versions where Lois had such an impact on Clark becoming Superman. Even helped with his disguise.

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That's a great point. In every other incarnation of Superman, Clark becomes Superman before he meets Lois...well the other exception would be Man of Steel. Lois is always instrumental in Clark deciding what kind of hero he wants to be and being Clark's guidepost but I think you're right, her role was even greater in Smallville

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Lois and Clark kind of touched on that too when they had Lois transported to another dimensions where Clark wasn't Superman. At the time he was dating Lana (bad relationship there as well) and Lois helps that Clark become Superman.

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You're right, just like how there's no Flash without Iris West, there's no Superman without Lois Lane

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And we've had numerous instances of Clark knowing and saying it.

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One of my favourite quotes

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It's so true for the way their relationship is

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I miss them