Season 3 (Superman & Lois)

"For the first time, I can't keep you safe. I feel really powerless. Yeah, this is different from anything we've ever faced. Even Superman has his limits."

- Clark Kent and Lois Lane

The third season of was renewed by The CW on March 22, 2022 and premiered on March 14, 2023. It consists of 13 episodes.

Synopsis
Season three of opens weeks after Superman's blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark and Lois are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying small-town life. But the Kents' romantic bliss only shines a light on how isolating "the secret" can be, as Chrissy struggles to balance a new love interest and her friendship with Lois. However, Lois' own work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Superman would move heaven and earth for his family, but with a villain this merciless, even that might not be enough. Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions, as Jordan discovers what a superhero-identity really means and Jonathan searches for purpose beyond the football field. Amid all this upheaval, John Henry is haunted by his doppelgänger's past, leading to dangerous consequences for him and Natalie. Lana Lang and Kyle redefine their family post-separation, while Sarah explores what the future holds for her and Jordan now that she knows the truth about his powers. Having learned the hard way that no one else can be trusted to work with Superman, General Samuel Lane reclaims his post at the Department of Defense, only to face his own conflict in working with his grandson, Jordan.

Main Cast

 * Tyler Hoechlin as Superman (Clark Kent) / Superman (Kal-El)
 * Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane
 * Alex Garfin as Superboy (Jordan Kent)
 * Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent
 * Erik Valdez as Kyle Cushing
 * Inde Navarrette as Sarah Cortez
 * Wolé Parks as Steel (John Henry Irons)
 * Tayler Buck as Natalie Lane Irons
 * Sofia Hasmik as Chrissy Beppo
 * Chad L. Coleman as Bruno Mannheim
 * Dylan Walsh as Sam Lane
 * Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang

Recurring Cast

 * Spence Moore II as Matteo Mannheim
 * Daya Vaidya as Onomatopoeia (Peia Mannheim)
 * Angel Parker as Darlene Irons
 * Allegra Fulton as Diana's Mother
 * Dylan Leonard as George Dean Jr.
 * Paul Lazenby as Atom-Man (Henry Miller)
 * Daisy Tormé as A.I. Device / Hedy
 * Shekhar Paleja as Aleister Hook
 * Samantha Di Francesco as Candice Pergande
 * Christian Sloan as Elias Orr
 * Joselyn Picard as Sophie Cushing

Guest Cast

 * Michael Cudlitz as Lex Luthor / Lex Luthor (Peia Mannheim) *
 * Rebecca Staab as Gretchen Kelley

Notes:
 * 1) Michael Cudlitz is not credited for his voice appearance in 3x08  as Peia Mannheim.

Production
Filming ran from September 6, 2022, to March 14, 2023.