Season 8 (Smallville)

The eighth season of premiered on September 18, 2008, on The CW and concluded on May 14, 2009. The season consisted of 22 total episodes during its run.

Synopsis
This reinterpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and adventure into an exciting action series. Years ago, a meteor shower burst from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, Kansas. From the ashes of tragedy grew Clark Kent, whose transition from boyhood to manhood was particularly difficult as he came to grips with his emerging superpowers.

This season, Clark will be at a crossroads -- and closer than ever to becoming the superhero of legend. He will face his ultimate challenge with the emergence of a legendary, unstoppable destroyer -- and this won't be the only nemesis to appear. With realistic portrayals and award-winning, state-of-the-art special effects, reworks the Superman lore from its roots.

Main Cast

 * Tom Welling as Clark Kent (Kal-El)
 * Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan
 * Erica Durance as Lois Lane
 * Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen
 * Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer
 * Sam Witwer as Davis Bloome
 * Justin Hartley as Green Arrow (Oliver Queen)

Recurring Cast

 * Mike Dopud as George
 * Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
 * Dario Delacio as Doomsday
 * Anna Williams as Eva Greer
 * Phil Morris as John Jones (J'onn J'onzz)
 * Ari Cohen as Regan Matthews
 * Alessandro Juliani as Emil Hamilton