While on a date with Wonder Woman, Superman gets infected with "Repulse", one of Lex Luthor's creations, as part of his plan to destroy Superman for good.
This episode provides examples of the following tropes:
- Almost Kiss: This happens thrice between Superman and Wonder Woman throughout the episode.
- Brick Joke: The second time that Wonder Woman isn't able to kiss Superman, he wonders if his breath smells because of the garlic risotto. At the end of the episode, Wonder Woman refuses to kiss him for exactly that reason.
- Cannot Tell a Lie: Played for Laughs when Wonder Woman gets tied up in her own lasso:Hawkman: Wonder Woman! Are you alright?
Wonder Woman: Hardly! I'm tied in my own lasso, I didn't get to eat any canoli for dessert, and I still haven't gotten that kiss!
[Beat]
Hawkman: I must have been hit harder than I thought. - Loves My Alter Ego: Discussed and lampshaded—while out on their date, Clark and Diana both discuss how Lois Lane and Steve Trevor, their respective primary love interests, are more into their superhero-personas than their civilian identities.Wonder Woman: It's nice to have someone who likes you for being you.
- Mythology Gag:
- Lex Luthor's warsuit design is based on the suit worn by a good Luthor in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.
- Wonder Woman briefly mentions her invisible jet during her date with Superman.
- This exchange:
Wonder Woman: What's the meaning of this, Static-Man?
Lex (as Repulse): I think you're mixing me up with someone else. - Ship Tease: The episode is one long one for Superman and Wonder Woman.
