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: Lex Luthor, desperate to prove he is different from his father, offers himself as a hostage in exchange for the students. He also begins to realize that his father, Lionel Luthor , has been keeping dangerous secrets right under his nose.

: Clark must find a way to stop Earl and save his friends without revealing his powers to the hostages or the tactical teams surrounding the building. He also feels a personal connection to Earl, who was an old friend of the Kent family.

: Earl Jenkins claims he was experimented on at a secret "Level 3" facility within the LuthorCorp plant. When Lionel Luthor denies the level even exists, Earl takes a class of students—including Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan—hostage during a field trip to the plant. Watch Smallville S01E (8)

In , titled "Jitters," the story focuses on a disgruntled former LuthorCorp employee, Earl Jenkins, who suffers from violent, uncontrollable "jitters"—massive tremors caused by exposure to experimental Level 3 toxins. The Plot Summary

: This is a pivotal episode for Lex’s character arc, as he actively works against his father’s corruption to do the "right thing." : Lex Luthor, desperate to prove he is

: The episode highlights the lengths Lionel Luthor will go to protect his business interests, even at the cost of human lives.

: Clark’s loyalty to a family friend drives his motivation to save Earl rather than just stopping him. He also feels a personal connection to Earl,

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