________________________________________________________________________________ LOIS AND CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN Series Episode Guide Prepared by Jeffery D. Sykes sykes@ms.uky.edu Season Four: 1996-1997 ______________________________________________________________________________ This episode guide should be distributed free of charge. If you wish to distribute it to another system or archive, please contact me at the above address. All of my summaries and episode guides are available via the world wide web. You may download them directly, as well as browse the HTML versions of the documents, at my Lois and Clark Episode Guide home page: http://www.ms.uky.edu/~sykes/lc/index.html ______________________________________________________________________________ "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman", produced by December 3rd Productions in association with Warner Brothers Television, premiered in the United States on September 12, 1993 on ABC Television. Lois and Clark aired for four seasons on ABC before being cancelled. Reruns of all four seasons will begin on September 1, 1997 on the TNT cable network. These will initially air Monday through Saturday at 7:00 PM Eastern. All following dates and times represent US airings. Episodes have also aired (or are or will be airing) in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, The Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay. There are probably others, but I need other FoLCs to inform me of such. Fourth Season Cast and Production Staff: --------------------------------------- Clark Kent/Superman . . . . . . . . . . Dean Cain Lois Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Hatcher Perry White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lane Smith Jimmy Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Whalin Martha Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Callan Jonathan Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Jones Executive Producers . . . . . . . . . . Robert Singer Eugenie Ross-Leming Brad Buckner Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Long Grant Rosenberg Philip J. Sgriccia Jimmy Simons Supervising/Co-Executive Producer . . . Brad Kern Consulting Producer . . . . . . . . . . John McNamara (Episodes 1-8) "SUPERMAN" Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster LOIS AND CLARK Developed for Television by Deborah Joy LeVine Superman and all related properties are copyright and trademark DC Comics. ________________________________________________________________________________ Episode Guide: -------------- 1. LORD OF THE FLYS ---------------- September 22, 1996 Written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia Clark has abandoned Earth to save his fellow Kryptonians, but Lord Nor has other plans -- his troops arrive on Earth, quickly take over Smallville, and plan on conquering Metropolis next! Even though this results in Superman's return to Earth and reunion with Lois, how can he hope to defeat an army of Supermen? Guest Starring: Justine Bateman as Zara Simon Templeman as Lord Nor Mark Kiely as Ching Mark Lindsay Chapman as Jen Mai J.G. Hertzler as Trey Richard Grove as Colonel Cash Eric Allen Kramer as Drull Dan Hildebrand as Ran James Dumont as Ralph Mark Kretzmann as Lieutenant Small Special Appearance by Leeza Gibbons 2. BATTLEGROUND EARTH ------------------ September 29, 1996 Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia Between Lord Nor's use of Kryptonian Law and capturing of Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman finds himself helpless to defend even himself, much less the people of Earth. And even if he survives his execution, can Clark find a way to rescue humanity from Nor's tyrrany, or will Lois once again lose her one true love? Guest Starring: Justine Bateman as Zara Simon Templeman as Lord Nor Mark Kiely as Ching Mark Lindsay Chapman as Jen Mai J.G. Hertzler as Trey Richard Grove as Colonel Cash Eric Allen Kramer as Drull Dan Hildebrand as Ran Julian Barnes as the messenger 3. SWEAR TO GOD, THIS TIME WE'RE NOT KIDDING ----------------------------------------- October 6, 1996 Written by John McNamara Directed by Michael Lange With all clones, frogs, kidnappings, amnesia, scheming psychiatrists, shrinking potions, and Kryptonian invasions in the past, Lois and Clark *finally* reach the date of their long-awaited wedding! And this time, not even the evil machinations of the "Wedding Destroyer" will keep the two from fulfilling their destiny! Guest Starring: Delta Burke as Myrtle Beech Charles Fleischer as Dr. Voyle Grumman Beverly Garland as Ellen Lane Harve Presnell as Sam Lane Ray Buktenica as Leo Nunk David Doyle as Mike Leann Hunley as Emily Channing Billy "Sly" Williams as Lamont Jerry Giles as the head paramedic David Lewman as the messenger 4. SOUL MATES ---------- October 13, 1996 Written by Brad Kern Directed by Richard Friedman Before the newlyweds can even get started in their new life together, H.G. Wells shows up at their doorstep to warn the impatient couple that consummating their marriage will result in certain tragedy. Now Lois and Clark must travel back in time to prevent a curse which could follow their souls for eternity! Guest Starring: Lane Davies as Tempus Terry Kiser as H.G. Wells Clive Revill as the sorcerer Nick Meaney as soldier #1 Tim O'Hare as soldier #2 5. BRUTAL YOUTH ------------ October 20, 1996 Written by Tim Minear Directed by David Grossman On their first assignment as a married couple, Lois and Clark investigate the death by rapid aging of one of Jimmy's friends -- and they must uncover the mystery before the same fate befalls young Mr. Olsen! Meanwhile, Lois and Clark's search for their own place is disrupted by Lois' discovery that Superman may live lifetimes longer than her... Guest Starring: Caroline McWilliams as Veda Doodsen Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein John D'Aquino as young Connor Schenk Jack Larson as the old Jimmy Olsen Sandy Ward as the old Connor Schenk Don Keefer as the old Benny Rockland Randl Ask as Mister Larry Lynn Tufeld as the bank teller Steven Rodriguez as the guard Barbara Pilavin as the ancient Lois 6. THE PEOPLE V. LOIS LANE ----------------------- October 27, 1996 Written by Grant Rosenberg Directed by Robert Ginty Once again, Lois and Clark's wedded bliss is interrupted by tragedy, this time when Lois is accused of shooting a former informant -- and a sinister force is lurking in the shadows, ensuring there's a mountain of evidence against her! And when Lois' own friends appear to turn on her in court, will even Superman be able to rescue her? Guest Starring: Jasmine Guy as Angela Winters Alan Rachins as Professor Jefferson Cole Granville Van Dusen as D.A. Clemmons Maryedith Burrell as Veronica Stewart David Kriegel as Wolcott Kim Tavares as Sheila Danko Julie Payne as Wanda Jim Jansen as Judge Samuelson Marianne Muellerleile as matron Peter Spellos as Elroy Sikes Norman Large as the detective Eric Fleeks as the bailiff Brad Heller as the reporter Anthony Embeck as Bobby 7. DEAD LOIS WALKING ----------------- November 10, 1996 Written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming Directed by Chris Long Convicted as a murderer, branded a "mad dog" killer by the media, and sentenced to death, Lois Lane becomes a woman on the run when Clark breaks her out of prison. But will even her reporter's instincts and a Superman on her side be enough to defeat the evil plans of Professor Cole, or will he succeed in destroying all of Metropolis!? Guest Starring: Alan Rachins as Professor Jefferson Cole Granville Van Dusen as D.A. Clemmons David Kriegel as Wolcott Kim Tavares as Sheila Danko Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Michael Krawic as Dr. Bains Christopher Titus as the state trooper Ken Thorley as Lou 8. BOB AND CAROL AND LOIS AND CLARK -------------------------------- November 17, 1996 Written by Brian Nelson Directed by Oz Scott Lois and Clark strike gold when they find they have everything in common with their new neighbors. But little do they know that Bob and Carol share a secret of their own -- Bob is the super-powered assassin known as Deathstroke, and his next target is the eccentric recluse with whom Lois has just landed a once-in-a-lifetime interview! Guest Starring: Antonio Sabato, Jr. as Bob Stanford Kenneth Mars as Grant Gendell Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Sydney Walsh as Carol Stanford Steve Hytner as Denzler Rif Hutton as Agent Rawlins Betsy Lynn George as Aurora Darrell Kunitomi as Dr. Kobiyashi 9. GHOSTS ------ November 24, 1996 Written by Michael Gleason Directed by Robert Ginty A real estate con artist has targeted Lois and Clark's neighborhood, using fake hauntings to frighten people into selling their homes. But things get out of control when he accidentally summons the spirit of a murdered housewife and exploits her supernatural abilities to aid in his scam! Guest Starring: Drew Carey as Herbie Saxe Kathy Kinney as Katie Banks Richard Zavaglia as Mink Mahoney Lee Benton as Lilah Monroe Jean Speegle Howard as Bertha Avery 10. STOP THE PRESSES ---------------- December 8, 1996 Written by Brad Kern Directed by Peter Ellis When Perry is promoted, Lois is tapped to fill his shoes as editor of the Planet. All is well until she kills one of Clark's stories, which not only results in the couple's first major fight, but also prevents them from uncovering a sinister plot to assassinate the Man of Steel! Guest Starring: Charles Esten as Ethan Press Jeff Juday as Eric Press Raymond O'Keefe as the Colonel James Dumont as Ralph Bahni Turpin as Carly Nicholas Shaffer as the technician Tanika Ray as the researcher Nicole Robinson as reporter no. 1 James Martin, Jr. as reporter no. 2 Krisinda Cain as Darlene 11. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE MXYMAS ---------------------------- December 15, 1996 Written by Tim Minear Directed by Michael Vejar Mister Mxyzptlk, the mischievous imp from the fifth dimension, pops into Metropolis on Christmas Eve with plans to conquer the world. His spell places the world into a time loop, and with each passage the Earth's denizens lose a bit more of their hope. Can Superman instill enough Christmas spirit into the depressed masses to break Mxy's spell? Guest Starring: Howie Mandel as Mister Mxyzptlk Beverly Garland as Ellen Lane Harve Presnell as Sam Lane Keene Curtis as William B. Caldwell James Dumont as Ralph Monty Hoffman as the bartender Michael Monks as the bank robber Ben McCain as the newscaster Pancho Demmings as the cop Brandi Andres as Brenda 12. LETHAL WEAPON ------------- January 5, 1997 Written by Grant Rosenberg Directed by Jim Charleston Jerry White, Perry's son, returns to Metropolis after being released from prison, intent upon establishing the relationship with his father that they never had. But could his sudden appearance and newfound affluence have anything to do with Superman's recent difficulties in controlling his powers? Guest Starring: John Spencer as Hank Landry Andre Nemec as Jerry White Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Tom Wilson as Carter Landry Nancy Dussault as the Mayor Stephen Pocock as a thug 13. SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE ------------------------ January 19, 1997 Written by Dan Wilcox Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia When a snooping gossip reporter catches Lois Lane and Superman sharing an intimate moment, her photographs lead the world to believe that the two are having an illicit affair behind the backs of Lois' husband. Now it's a race against time as Lois rushes to expose the person behind the scandal before Clark is forced to reveal his identity to the world! Guest Starring: Jack Wagner as Randy Goode Julie Brown as Samantha 14. MEET JOHN DOE ------------- March 2, 1997 Written by Tim Minear Directed by Jim Pohl Tempus returns to Metropolis with technology from the future which allows him to plant subliminal messages into the minds of the masses. Things look bad when this insidious technology helps him to win the Presidency, but does the villain actually have more nefarious schemes underfoot -- for Superman!? Guest Starring: Lane Davies as Tempus Fred Willard as President Garner William Christopher as Andrus Victor Raider-Wexler as Doctor Dussel Robert Arce as Barrett Richard Cody as Randolph Dennis Fimple as the homeless man Ben McCain as the anchor Shirley Jordan as the cop Scott A. Smith as suit no. 1 Cynthia Kania as suit no. 2 Mary Amadeo Ingersoll as suit no. 3 15. LOIS AND CLARKS --------------- March 9, 1997 Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Directed by Chris Long With Superman trapped in the time stream, Lois searches desperately for both a way to rescue the Man of Steel and a way to defeat Tempus' mind control scheme. And help comes from an unexpected source when H.G. Wells arrives in Metropolis, accompanied by the Superman that Lois helped create in an alternate dimension. Guest Starring: Lane Davies as Tempus Fred Willard as President Garner Hamilton Camp as H.G. Wells Rick Dean as Dragon Ben McCain as the anchor John Kendall as Rustic 16. AKA SUPERMAN ------------ March 16, 1997 Written by Jeffrey Vlaming Directed by Robert Ginty Penny Barnes, a young woman obsessed with the Man of Steel, deduces that Superman has a secret identity... Jimmy Olsen! And when Jimmy, seduced by her beauty and devotion, fails to reveal the truth, this case of mistaken identity could turn deadly for both Miss Barnes *and* Lois Lane. Guest Starring: Dwight Schultz as Garret Grady Kristanna Loken as Penny Barnes Vito D'Ambrosio as Peters Michael Paul Chan as Chester Paladin Michole White as Doris Granville Ames as Steve McBride 17. FASTER THAN A SPEEDING VIXEN ---------------------------- April 12, 1997 Written by Brad Kern Directed by Neal Ahern Superman must deal with Vixen, a super-powered vigilante who tends to cross the line with her violent and destructive tactics. But Vixen is only a pawn in a sinister game -- one whose ultimate goal is the resurrection of Lex Luthor's empire. And why is Clark suspicious of the Daily Planet's mysterious new owner? Guest Starring: Patrick Cassidy as Leslie Luckabee Keith Brunsmann as Troll/Mr. Smith Lori Fetrick as Vixen Peter Vogt as the bank chairman Michael Eugene Stone as the hit man Michael Holden as the detective Barry Wiggins as the cop Ben McCain as the announcer 18. SHADOW OF A DOUBT ----------------- April 19, 1997 Written by Grant Rosenberg Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia The Daily Planet's new owner, Leslie Luckabee -- Lex Luthor's scheming son -- attempts to drive a wedge in Lois and Clark's marriage by making a play for Lois; and Leslie and his loyal protege unearth a "super" secret left behind by the deceased Lex Luthor. (Note: I'm using the AOL info on this episode until I've had a chance to view it.) Guest Starring: Patrick Cassidy as Leslie Luckabee John Shea as the voice of Lex Luthor Keith Brunsmann as Troll/Mr. Smith Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Matt Roe as Edward Hanson Pierrino Mascarino as Dr. Angelo Martinelli Leonard Kelly-Young as the detective Michael Keenan as Lawrence Rankin 19. VOICE FROM THE PAST ------------------- April 26, 1997 Written by John McNamara Directed by David Grossman Superman turns to Dr. Klein for assistance in determining whether the Man of Steel can have children, but the issue may be moot when Lois is kidnapped by the lovesick son of Lex Luthor! Can Clark solve the mystery of Leslie Luckabee in time, or will Lois be forced to suffer a certain lifetime of misery!? Guest Starring: Patrick Cassidy as Leslie Luckabee Keith Brunsmann as Troll/Mr. Smith Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Stacy Rukeyser as Carolyn Terence Mathews as the cop 20. I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN -------------------------- May 31, 1997 Written by Tim Minear Directed by Eugenie Ross-Leming In a desperate attempt to escape the mob, Woody Samms discovers a way to exchange his body with Clark Kent's. While Clark evades Woody's pursuers and tries to figure out what has happened, Woody decides that life as Clark Kent is just too sweet to pass up. Can Clark find him and convince him otherwise before it's too late? Guest Starring: Tim Thomerson as Woody Samms Stacy Keanan as Becky Samms Shaun Toub as Asabi Howard George as Little Tony Joe Maruzzo as the mug Frank Novak as the beat cop Dorian Gregory as the SWAT commander 21. TOY STORY --------- June 7, 1997 Written by Brad Kern Directed by Jim Pohl Driven by an unhappy childhood, The Toyman has been kidnapping children from orphanages and providing them with what he believes to be a better life. However, his intentions soon turn sour when he decides to take revenge upon his former employers by stealing their children as well. Guest Starring: Grant Shaud as The Toyman Kenneth Kimmins as Dr. Klein Stacey Travis as Wendy Mary Frann as Alice Jeffrey Byron as Alex Turner Irene Olga Lopez as Ms. Beckett Susan Isaacs as the nanny Jillian Berard as Brittany Turner Myles Jeffrey as Ryan Ben McCain as the anchorman Brian McLaughlin as Joey Laurie Stevens as the woman 22. THE FAMILY HOUR --------------- June 14, 1997 Written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming Directed by Robert Ginty (Series Finale) When Dr. Klein doesn't give Lois and Clark exactly the results they wanted, the couple turns to her father for help in determing whether or not they can have children. However, this means revealing Clark's secret, which could end up haunting Superman when he tries to stop Fat Head Mensa's crime spree. And just when things look the darkest for Lois and Clark, life hands them a most precious surprise. Guest Starring: Harry Anderson as Dr. Fat Head Mensa Beverly Garland as Ellen Lane Harve Presnell as Sam Lane Brian George as Misha Jane Morris as Constance Bailey Rick Lawless as Carter Clavens Michael E. Bauer as the guard Eric Fleeks as the lieutenant Denise Ryan-Sherman as the female cop ________________________________________________________________________________