"Closer"[1] is the first episode of the third season of Superman & Lois, and the thirty-first episode overall. It aired on March 14, 2023.
| “ | It's been 27 days since the world almost ended... 27 days since everyone on two planets nearly had their lives changed forever, and you know what? Because we all knew what we were about to lose, because we all felt that fear, something amazing happened. We decided we wanted change. We wanted to make our lives better. Improve on what already existed. And get rid of what caused us grief. But what's become clear in the last days is that all of us around the globe... we're getting closer. | ” |
Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
An undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever; John Henry is haunted by his doppelgänger's past; Sarah explores what the future holds for her and Jordan; Gen. Samuel Lane reclaims his post.[2]
Appearances[edit | hide]
Characters[edit | hide]
Protagonists[edit | hide]
- Smallville Gazette
- Jordan Kent
- Jonathan Kent
- Kyle Cushing
- Sarah Cortez
- John Henry Irons
- Natalie Lane Irons
- Sam Lane
- Lana Lang Cushing
- Dr. Irons
Antagonists[edit | hide]
- Intergang
- Atomic Skull (hologram)
- Lex Luthor (mentioned)
- Mechano-Man (hologram)
- Titano (hologram)
Other Characters[edit | hide]
- Captain Luthor's A.I.
- Carver (mentioned)
- God (mentioned)
- Hedy
- John Henry Irons (UE-43) (mentioned)
- John Henry Irons' Father (mentioned)
- Kenny (mentioned)
- Lara Lor-Van (A.I.)
- Sam Lane (UE-44) (mentioned)
- Smallville
- Aidy Manning
- Balcomb
- Candice Pergande
- Chuck Arden
- Cobb Branden
- Corey Wellnitz
- Denise Olowe
- Gaines
- George Dean
- George Dean Jr. (mentioned)
- M. Hadbavny (name seen)
- Malcolm Teague
- Sophie Cushing
- Victoria May (name seen)
- Tal-Rho (mentioned)
Teams and Organizations[edit | hide]
- Britt & Dunn's Quick Mart
- Daily Planet (indirectly mentioned)
- House of El (glyph)
- Intergang
- Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles
- Karla's Kloset
- M. Hadbavny & Associates (name seen)
- Manito's Bar & Lounge
- Metropolis Fire Department
- Metropolis Medical Center
- Metropolis Police Department
- Metropolis Taxi
- Parker Bus Lines
- Pomono Hotel
- Sanderson's Exotic Pets
- Seek & Keep Thrift Store
- Sequoia
- Smallville Fire Department
- Smallville Gazette
- Smallville High School
- Teague Family Hardware
- United States Department of Defense
- Vance's Books & Collectibles
- Victoria May's Diner
Events[edit | hide]
- Murder of John Henry Irons (mentioned)
- Ascension (mentioned)
- Mannheim Investigation
Species[edit | hide]
- Artificial Intelligences (UE-43)
- Artificial Intelligences (UE-44)
- Humans (UE-43)
- Humans (UE-44)
- Metahumans
- Kryptonians
- Kryptonian-Human Hybrids
Objects and Concepts[edit | hide]
- Atom-Man Suit
- Clark Kent's Glasses
- Green Kryptonite (name seen)
- Holograms
- Kent Farm Truck
- Kill Suit
- Kryptonian Skinsuit (hologram)
- Onomatopoeia Suit
- Slaughter Cabin 3 (name seen)
- Sunstone Crystal
- Superman Suit
Locations[edit | hide]
- Bizarro World (mentioned)
- Earth (mentioned)
- Undesignated Universe
- Earth
- Asia
- Kent Family Fortress
- North America
- United States of America
- Earth
- Undesignated Universe (mentioned)
Notes[edit | hide]
- The episode title, "Closer", refers to three different parts in the episode. The first being the world being closer with each other after the Ascension, the second being the closer of Clark Kent's article, and the third being the Intergang getting closer to their goal.
- This episode takes place 27 days after Waiting for Superman, specifically after Ally Allston's attack.
Goofs[edit | hide]
- Kansas does not have a Department of Motor Vehicles. Instead, it has a Division of Motor Vehicles.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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The twins' birthday
