The Senatorial race between Jonathan and Lex heats up when Jonathan receives an anonymous threat warning him to drop out of the election. When Clark finds Jonathan badly beaten he determines to find the attackers. Lois is thrown into the mix when she is captured and she is forced to assassinate Jonathan during his speech.
A student in Smallville clones himself and dates both Chloe and Lana at the same time, and Lex is attracted to a doctor he meets at an anger management class.
Amanda and Ari prepare to take over Zetrov. Alex surprises Ari by showing up at the board meeting with an old and powerful friend.
The residents of Smallville are thrilled when a movie based on a comic book begins shooting in town. However, after the lead actress drives off in a stunt car with cut brakes, Clark must step in to stop the runaway vehicle.