Smallville season 3
third season of Smallville
The third season of Smallville, an American television series developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, began airing on October 1, 2003, on The WB television network. The series recounts the early adventures of Kryptonian Clark Kent as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas, in the years before he becomes Superman. The third season comprises 22 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 19, 2004. Regular cast members during season three include Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Sam Jones III, Allison Mack, John Glover, Annette O'Toole, and John Schneider.
Season three follows Clark's (Welling) constant fight against the destiny that his biological father, Jor-El, has in-store for him, and his guilt over the price Jonathan (Schneider) paid to bring him back to Smallville. Lex Luthor (Rosenbaum) deals with the psychological breakdown he had when stranded on a deserted island, while the conflict between him and his father Lionel (Glover) comes to a final blow. Clark's secret begins to weigh heavily on Pete Ross (Jones III), and the relationship between Clark and Lana Lang (Kreuk) hits a dead end. Writers also brought in several DC Comics characters, including Maggie Sawyer, Morgan Edge, and most notably Perry White, in special guests spots.
After spending its first two seasons airing on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm (ET), Smallville was moved to Wednesdays and aired at 8:00 pm for the third season. Season three dipped in the ratings, averaging 4.9 million viewers a week.
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