History Recap / SmallvilleS02E06Redux

* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Chrissy has the power to [[LifeDrinker drain the youth from others]], but it's shown that she was around long ''before'' the 1989 meteor shower, meaning she isn't a meteor-infected human.

* CallingTheOldManOut: Clark calls out William for not wanting to be involved with the Kents. He later learns that William did try to reconcile with Jonathan and Martha, but due to their history of disagreements they kept their distance from him because they weren't sure William could be trusted with Clark's secret.

-->'''Jonathan:''' I remember his exact words: "I will not let my daughter throw her life away by marrying a hick farmer that couldn't possibly support her."

* DeanBitterman: Principal Reynolds, who appears bent on making life miserable for Clark solely because he's friends with Lex (as it turns out, Reynolds used to be Headmaster of Excelsior Academy until Lionel had him fired). But at the same time, he wants his students to make something of themselves.

* ObnoxiousInLaws: William Clark, Martha's father, strongly despises Jonathan, and isn't at all shy to voice his contempt of his son-in-law. The feeling is definitely mutual on Jonathan's end.

Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner

Directed by Chris Long

When the Kent Farm faces financial problems and Martha turns to her estranged father, William Clark, for help, Clark tries to mend fences between Jonathan and William. He also has to deal with Smallville High's new principal giving him a hard time as well as a classmate who's draining the youth of other students to sustain her own.

-->'''Clark''': (''to William'') I don't understand how a man who hasn't seen his family in twenty years can walk away.

-->'''Jonathan''': When your mother and I decided to get married, I went to him to ask for her hand.
-->'''Clark''': What'd he say?
-->'''Jonathan''': I remember his exact words: "I will not let my daughter throw her life away by marrying a hick farmer that couldn't possibly support her."
-->'''Clark''': Well, that's harsh.
-->'''Martha''': He was a corporate lawyer. That's the way he dealt with people.
-->'''Jonathan''': When he realized we were serious about getting married, he lost it. He tried to shove me out of his office.
-->'''Clark''': What happened?
-->'''Jonathan''': I hit him. I'm not proud of that; I tried to apologize to him. He wouldn't have anything to do with it. Your grandfather and I haven't said a word to each other since.
-->'''Clark''': That was twenty years ago. He was willing to drive out here; maybe he wants to try again.
-->'''Jonathan''': Believe me, Clark, he's not here to help; he's here to gloat.

* MythologyGag: In the teaser, Clark is seen wearing red swimming trunks.
** In Principal Bitterman's office, there is a 48-star flag on the wall. In ''Series/TheAdventuresOfSuperman'', the last shot in the opening had Superman standing in front of a 48-star flag, part of the "Truth, Justice, and the American Way."

-->'''William''': The problems we have are between us. Martha says you need help; I'm here to give it.
-->'''Jonathan''': So now you want to be part of this family?
-->'''William''': I don't want anything from you. I brought a check because I won't watch my daughter suffer.
-->'''Jonathan''': Couldn't resist turning that knife?
-->'''Clark''': Dad, give him a chance. You two can work this out.
-->'''Jonathan''': I don't think so, son. It's just like twenty years ago; the same argument and attitude.
-->'''William''': Not quite. It has been twenty years, but everything I predicted has come true. I knew Martha was making a big mistake when she married you.
-->'''Clark''': That's not true, Granddad.
-->'''William''': You'll have to swallow your {{pride}} to save this farm.
-->'''Jonathan''': I don't need a lecture on how to take care of my family.
-->'''William''': You're just as stubborn and pig-headed as you were the day we met.
-->'''Jonathan''': You get off my land.
-->'''William''': Gladly. (''leaves'')

* CallingTheOldManOut: Clark calls out William for not wanting to be involved with the Kents. He later learns that William did try to reconcile with Jonathan and Martha, but they kept their distance from him because they weren't sure William could be trusted with Clark's secret.

* DeanBitterman: Principal Reynolds, who appears bent on making life miserable for Clark solely because he's friends with Lex (as it turns out, Reynolds used to be Headmaster of Excelsior Academy until Lionel had him fired).

-->'''Martha''': That's the way he dealt with people.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: William is extremely antagonistic towards Jonathan, but he treats Martha and Clark civilly, and later gives the Kents a check so they can pay their bills.

* UngratefulBastard: In the final act, Clark remarks to his parents that Principal Reynolds ''criticized him for being late'' after he saved him from Chrissy.

Written by Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner

When the Kent Farm faces financial problems and Martha turns to her estranged father William Clark for help, Clark tries to mend fences between Jonathan and William. He also has to deal with Smallville High's new principal giving him a hard time as well as a classmate who's draining the youth of other students to sustain her own.

-->'''Jonathan''': Believe me, Clark, he's not here to help. He's here to gloat.

-->'''Jonathan''': I don't think so, son. It's just like twenty years ago, the same argument and attitude.

* TheCityVsTheCountry: William was not happy about Martha, who grew up in Metropolis, marrying Jonathan, whom he dismissed as "a hick farmer."

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: William is very antagonistic towards Jonathan, but he treats Martha and Clark civilly and later gives the Kents a check so they can pay their bills.

* ObnoxiousInLaws: William Clark, Martha's father, strongly despises Jonathan, and isn't at all shy to voice his contempt of his son-in-law. The feeling is definitely mutual with Jonathan.

* CallingTheOldManOut: Clark calls out William for not wanting to be involved with the Kents. He later learns that William did try to reconcile with Jonathan and Martha, but the Kents kept their distance from him because they weren't sure William could be trusted with Clark's secret.
* TheCityVsTheCountry: William was not happy about his daughter Martha, who grew up in Metropolis, marrying Jonathan, whom he dismissed as "a hick farmer."

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: William is antagonistic towards Jonathan, but he still gives the Kents a check so they can pay their bills.

* TenMinutesInTheCloset: On Lex's suggestion, Clark tricks Jonathan and William into meeting with one another on the farm so they can resolve their long-standing acrimony towards one another. Unfortunately, the two men just snipe at each other and end up parting ways unchanged.

* TheCityVsTheCountry: William was not happy about Martha, who grew up in Metropolis, marrying Jonathan, whom he dismissed as "a hick farmer."

* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Chrissy has the power to drain the youth from others, but it's shown that she was around long ''before'' the 1989 meteor shower.
* LifeDrinker: Chrissy can drain the youth of others to maintain her own.

* TheCityVsTheCountry: William was not happy about Martha, a city girl, marrying Jonathan, whom he dismissed as "a hick farmer."

* CallingTheOldManOut: Clark calls out William for not wanting to be involved with the Kents. He later learns that William did try to reconcile with Jonathan and Martha, but the Kents kept their distance from him because they weren't sure if William could be trusted with Clark's secret.
* TheCityVsTheCountry: William was not happy about Martha marrying Jonathan, whom he dismissed as "a hick farmer."

* ObnoxiousInLaws: William Clark, Martha's father, despises Jonathan, and isn't at all shy to voice his contempt of his son-in-law. The feeling is definitely mutual with Jonathan.

* {{Expy}}: Principal Reynolds, an authority figure who has it out for the hero for petty reasons. [[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Now where have we seen that before?]]
* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Chrissy has the power to drain the youth from others, but it's established that she was around long ''before'' the 1989 meteor shower.

* Really700YearsOld: Chrissy

* VillainOfTheWeek: Chrissy Parker

* TenMinutesInTheCloset: On Lex's suggestion, Clark tricks Jonathan and William into meeting with one another on the farm so they resolve their long-standing acrimony towards one another. Unfortunately, the two men just snipe at each other and end up parting ways unchanged.

When the Kent Farm faces financial problems and Martha turns to her estranged father William for help, Clark tries to mend fences between Jonathan and William. He also has to deal with Smallville High's new principal giving him a hard time and a classmate who's draining the youth of other students to sustain her own.

When the Kent Farm faces financial problems and Martha turns to her estranged father William for help, Clark tries to mend fences between Jonathan and William. Clark also has to deal with Smallville High's new principal giving him a hard time and a classmate who's draining the youth of other students to sustain her own.

* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Chrissy has the power to drain the youth from others, but it's established that she was around long ''before'' the 1989 meteor shower occurred.

* ObnoxiousInLaws: William Clark, Martha's father, hates Jonathan, and isn't at all shy to voice his contempt of his son-in-law.

* TenMinutesInTheCloset: On Lex's suggestion, Clark tricks Jonathan and William into meeting with one another on the farm so they resolve their conflict. Unfortunately, the two men just snipe at each other and end up parting ways unchanged.
* VillainOfTheWeek: Chrissy

* CallingTheOldManOut: Clark calls out William for not wanting to be involved with the Kents. He later learns that William did try to connect with Jonathan and Martha, but the Kents kept their distance from him because they weren't sure if William could be trusted with Clark's secret.
* DeanBitterman: Principal Reynolds, who appears bent on making life miserable for Clark solely because he's friends with Lex (as it turns out, Reynolds used to be the headmaster of Excelsior Academy until Lionel had him fired).
* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Chrissy has the power to drain the youth from others, but it's established that she was around long before the 1989 meteor shower.

When the Kent Farm faces financial problems and Martha turns to her estranged father William for help, Clark tries to mend fences between Jonathan and William. Clark also has to deal with Smallville High's new principal giving him a hard time and the antics of a classmate named Chrissy, who's draining the youth of other students to sustain her own.

* DeanBitterman: Principal Reynolds
* ObnoxiousInLaws: William Clark hates Jonathan, and isn't at all shy to voice his contempt of him.