Amazon.com Lois & Clark presents a more upbeat world than
the one depicted in Superman Returns. In Bryan
Singer's big screen version, Clark loses the girl before
the credits even begin. In the third season premiere of
the ABC series, however, Clark (Dean Cain) proposes to
Lois (Teri Hatcher). Before answering, she wants to
know, "Who's asking, Clark or Superman?" So, now he
knows she knows (yet another difference). In either
case, the answer is no...for now. In this episode, Bill
Church (Peter Boyle) also informs Bill Jr. (Bruce
Campbell) that now he’ll be working for good rather than
bad--which leaves Superman with little to do. That
situation won't last long as the Churchs will soon be
tossed in the clink and a new boss will take over
Intergang. The Brylcreemed one is back in the business
of saving Metropolis from the baddies. Meanwhile, a
psychic named Star (Olivia Brown) moves in next door to
Lois (and seems designed to add some rather dubious
comic relief). Other episode highlights include "Ultra
Woman," in which Shelley Long and Mary Gross transfer
Clark's powers to Lois, and "Don't Tug on Superman's
Cape," which spoofs I Love Lucy, Dragnet,
and James Bond--with Hatcher (Tomorrow Never Dies)
as "Miss Goodbottom."
Other points of
interest: Both Cain and Hatcher penned episodes
("Virtually Destroyed" and "It's a Small World After
All"), the title sequence changes in the third episode
("Contact") to reflect Hatcher's new hairstyle, and
guest stars include future crime scene investigators
Gary Dourdan ("Never on Sunday") and Emily Proctor
("Tempus, Anyone?"). Most importantly, Lois finally gets
back to Clark about that little question, setting the
scene for next season's super-nuptials. Extras include a
sneak peek at the Singer-produced doc, Look, Up in
the Sky!, which explores all incarnations of the Man
of Steel. -- Kathleen C. Fennessy
Product Description
This exciting, action-packed update of the DC Comics
Superman captures the daring exploits of the mysterious
visitor from another planet and brings the city of
Metropolis to life. Originally aired in the 90's, this
humorously romantic action/adventure hour-long series
puts a modern twist on the time-honored, legendary
superhero. Bringing to life the comic book characters
Clark Kent (Dean Cain), his superhuman alter-ego,
Superman and Lois Lane (Teri Hatcher), this hit 90?s TV
series tells the tale of one of the most unrequited
romances of all time.
As Lois and Clark try to come to terms with
Lois's discovery of his secret, Bill Church's attempts to go
straight are hampered by his new wife and his son.
45
"Ordinary People"
Michael W. Watkins
Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner
September 24, 1995
On Perry's insistence, Lois and Clark take
time out on an island resort to work on their relationship,
but their attempts to relax are hampered by Spencer Spencer,
owner of the resort, who is determined to steal Superman's
body to replace his own deformed one.
The latest use of red kryptonite results in
Clark's powers being transferred to Lois, forcing her to
assume a costumed identity to deal with the problem.
51
"Chip Off the Old Clark"
Michael W. Watkins
Michael Jamin and Sivert Glarum
November 18, 1995
When a woman claims to have had Superman's
child, Clark insists that she's lying, but Lois is uncertain
what to believe when the child picks up a sofa during her
interview with the mother.
52
"Super Mann"
James Bagdonas
Chris Ruppenthal
November 26, 1995
Lois and Clark must put their wedding plans
on hold to investigate a Nazi organization which is trying
to take over Metropolis.
53
"Virtually Destroyed
Jim Charleston
Dean Cain and Sean Brennan
December 10, 1995
Lex Luthor's estranged son traps Lois and
Clark in a virtual world where Clark has no superpowers.
54
"Home Is Where the Hurt Is"
Geoffrey Nottage
Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner
December 17, 1995
When Superman is infected with a kryptonite
virus, the only possible cure is to stop his heart, in the
hope that the virus will 'die' if it believes he is already
dead.
55
"Never on Sunday"
Michael Lange
Grant Rosenberg
January 7, 1996
A magician is out for revenge on several
people in Metropolis, including Clark; meanwhile, Lois'
mother takes over plans for the wedding.
56
"The Dad Who Came In From the Cold"
Alan J. Levi
David Simkins
January 14, 1996
Jimmy's father- a spy- returns to
Metropolis, prompting Clark to confront his own fears about
his ability to be a parent.
57
"Tempus, Anyone?"
Winrich Kolbe
John McNamara
January 21, 1996
When Lois is transferred to an alternate
universe where she is dead, Perry is running for Mayor
against Tempus (Lane Davies) and Clark isn't Superman, she
must work with H. G. Wells to return home and convince Clark
to accept his destiny before Tempus kills Perry.
58
"I Now Pronounce You..."
Jim Pohl
Chris Ruppenthal
February 11, 1996
As their wedding rapidly approaches, Lois
and Clark find themselves investigating a bizarre story
about the President of the United States being replaced by a
frog-eating clone.
With Lois having been replaced by a clone,
captured by Lex Luthor, and suffering from amnesia, it
becomes a race against time for Clark to track her down
before she is killed by Luthor or her clone.
60
"Seconds"
Alan J. Levi
Corey Miller
February 25, 1996
With the Lois-clone now on his side, Clark
races to find Luthor and Lois before Luthor can convince
Lois to kill him and leave Metropolis forever.
61
"Forget Me Not"
James Bagdonas
Grant Rosenberg
March 10, 1996
When a doctor in the clinic where Lois is
staying begins to brainwash his patients to commit murder,
Clark must not only stop the doctor before Lois becomes his
next 'assassin', but also deal with Lois's doctor, who wants
Lois's love for himself.
62
"Oedipus Wrecks"
Kenn Fuller
David Simkins
March 24, 1996
With Lois now believing herself to be in
love with her doctor, Clark and Perry's attempts to tell her
the truth are hampered by Bad Brain Johnson's brother
Herkimer, who has created a machine that makes people act
very strangely. Lois regains her memory and punches the
doctor out and goes back to superman.
63
"It's a Small World After All"
Philip Sgriccia
Pat Hazell and Teri Hatcher
April 28, 1996
While attending Lois's high school reunion,
a former classmate begins to shrink the spouses of the
others, with Clark being her next target.
64
"Through a Glass, Darkly"
Chris Long
Chris Ruppenthal
May 5, 1996
While discussing buying a house with Lois,
Superman is put through various tests by the mysterious Zara
and Ching.
65
"Big Girls Don't Fly"
Philip Sgriccia
Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner
May 12, 1996
After being approved in Zara and Ching's
tests, Superman learns that they want him to leave the Earth
(and Lois) and go back with them to rule New Krypton, or the
planet will be ruled by the evil Lord Nor.
