History Recap / SupermanAndLoisS1E12ThroughTheValleyOfDeath

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Given that Kyle was leading the charge to bring Morgan Edge to Smallville, the citizens aren't exactly happy with him given what's been happening the last few episodes. Even though he was only trying to help, the rest of the town see him as a scapegoat and want nothing to do with him.

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Lois and John Henry Irons can’t seem to agree on the best way to stop Morgan Edge. Meanwhile, Jonathan encourages Jordan to focus on strengthening his powers to help locate their dad. Lastly, an old friend is brought in to help with the search.

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Given that Kyle was leading the charge to bring Morgan Edge to Metropolis, the citizens aren't exactly happy with him given what's been happening the last few episodes. Even though he was only trying to help, the rest of the town see him as a scapegoat and want nothing to do with him.

* UnspokenPlanGuarantee: When Zod is defeated, Zeta forces Edge to enact a contingency plan, one even Edge is reluctant to use. It involves him using his heat vision on the Eradicator, seemingly taking on all the minds within. Whatever the next step, Edge doesn't seem too concerned about being stuck in a Kryptonite cell.

** Same with John Diggle.

* OneSteveLimit: Averted, as this episode features both John Diggle and John Irons.

* {{Retcon}}: Over in ''[[Series/Supergirl2015 Supergirl]]'', Kara mentioned that Superman had fought Zod at some point before that show started. Post-Crisis, Zod mind was uploaded into the Eradicator, indicating he didn't make it off Krypton.

* AffectionateNickname: Sam calls Lois "Pumpkin".

** John Henry Irons returns after being gone the last few episodes.
** Sarah's younger sister Sophie Cushing comes back.

** He knows what the multiverse is already when Sam reveals Irons is from a different Earth.

* CurbStompBattle: Despite having rebuilt his PoweredArmor, Steel cannot fight Zod on his own and is quickly overpowered. He only gets a reprieve because Superman is still resisting.

* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: John Henry tells Superman that he can beat his possession and come back to Lois and the twins. It works.

* ShutUpHannibal: After being defeated by Steel and Superman, Edge insists one last time that Superman could have ruled with him and will now die with everyone else. Superman punches him unconscious in response.

* StrikeMeDown: When he briefly regains control, Clark begs Irons to kill him. But Irons instead helps him regain control permanently.

* TookALevelInIdealism: After successfully helping Clark regaining control, Irons seems to finally lighten up, parting with the Kent family on good terms.

* WhatTheHellHero: Diggle is ''not'' happy that Sam lied to get ARGUS tech to him and John and calls him out for deciding to kill Superman. Lois is equally upset that he went behind her back.

* LockedOutOfTheLoop: Since they just fixed their internal family life, the rest of the Cushing refrain from telling Sophie what happened since she was away.

* {{Retcon}}: Over in ''[[Series/Supergirl2015 Supergirl]]'', Kara mentioned that Superman had fought Zod at some point before that show started. Post-Crisis, Zod is a spirit trapped in Edge's Fortress of Solitude.
* TheReveal: Irons was just in a fight with his version of Superman when he landed on this Earth (having fired the Red Sun Rocket, but being unable to tell the result).

* StrikeMeDown: When he briefly regains control, Clark begs Irons to kill him. But he instead helps him regain control permanently.

* UnspokenPlanGuarantee: When Zod is defeated, Zeta forces Edge to enact a contingency plan, one even Edge seems reluctant to use. It involves him using his heat vision on the Eradicator, seemingly taking on all the minds within. Whatever the next step, Edge doesn't seem too concerned about being stuck in a Kryptonite cell.

* PlotHole: At no point does anyone bring up using Kryptonite against Superman. The army still has some left and they know how to artificially make it, yet it's never considered an option.

** Diggle finds out Irons is from another universe. This also lets the rest of the Justice League know that the multiverse does still exist.

* GenericGraffiti: Kyle, Lana, and Sarah return home to find someone having spray-painted "Get out of Smallville" on their house.

* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: John Henry tells Superman that he can beat his brainwashing and come back to Lois and the twins. It works.

** Diggle arrives saying he's bringing ARGUS tech after Sam contacts Lyla.
** He knows what the multiverse is already when Sam reveals Irons is from a different planet.
** When talking with Sam, Digs brings up the last few multiverse shenanigans, as well as the glowing box from ''Series/{{Arrow}}''. He also namedrops Ollie.

* CurbStompBattle: Despite having rebuilt is PoweredArmor, Steel cannot fight Zod on his own and is quickly overpowered. He only gets a reprieve because Superman is still resisting.

* TheBusCameBack: Sarah's younger sister Sophie Cushing comes back.

* EvilSoundsDeep: Once he takes over Superman, Zod's voice is pitched very deeply.

* SuprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Given that Kyle was leading the charge to bring Morgan Edge to Metropolis, the citizens aren't exactly happy with him given what's been happening the last few episodes. Even though he was only trying to help, the rest of the town see him as a scapegoat and want nothing to do with him.

* InternalReveal: Diggle finds out Irons is from another universe. This also lets the rest of the Justice League know that the multiverse does still exist.

* CurbStompBattle: Despite the power, Steel cannot fight Superman on his own and the brainwashed Superman takes him down quite easily.

* WhatTheHellHero: Diggle is ''not'' happy that Sam lied to get ARGUS tech to him and John and calls him out for deciding to kill Superman. Lois is equally upset that he went behind her back.

* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: John Henry tells Superman that he can beat his brainwashing and come back to Lois and the twins. It works.

* GuestStar: Creator/DavidRamsey returns as John Diggle.