| "The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower" | |
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| Series Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 3 | |
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| Air date | March 9th, 2021 |
| Writers | Brent Fletcher |
| Director | Gregory Smith |
| Producers | Todd Helbing; Greg Berlanti; Brent Fletcher; Geoff Johns; Stephen Judge; Kristi Korzec; Lee Toland Krieger; Jennifer Lence; David Madden; Louis Shaw Milito; Donald Munro; Michael Narducci; Carl Ogawa; Sarah Schechter; Gregory Smith; Karyn Smith-Forge; Nadria Tucker |
| Starring | Tyler Hoechlin; Elizabeth Tulloch; Jordan Elsass; Alex Garfin; Erik Valdez; Inde Navarrette; Wolé Parks; Adam Rayner; Dylan Walsh; Emmanuelle Chriqui |
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"The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower" is the third episode of season one of the live-action superhero fantasy series Superman & Lois. It was directed by Gregory Smith with a script written by Brent Fletcher. It first aired on the CW Network on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 8:00 pm.
Plot[]
Tired of being pushed around and wanting to take a stand, Jordan Kent tries out for the Smallville High School football team. His enhanced strength and durability give him an extra edge, and he plows through the other players. Jonathan is concerned, for he knows that their father is going to disagree with all of this. High school hijinks continue to ensue as Sarah Cushing has a meltdown with her mother, Lana, and quits the cheerleading squad.
Meanwhile, Lois Lane continues to investigate Morgan Edge and speaks to a woman named Sharon Powell who blames Edge for her family's trauma. Somebody doesn't care for Lois' snoopiness and blows up her car.
Clark is about to get his ass whupped.
Clark eventually learns the truth about Jordan playing football and lays down the law about using his powers to his personal advantage. More teenage meltdowns ensue until finally Jonathan decides to be the voice of reason and convinces his father to let Jordan play. Clark tells Jordan he can continue to play football, but with one caveat... he is going to supervise as the assistant coach.
That evening, Lois goes to Sarah Powell's apartment to interview her. She finds Sarah unconscious and in need of hospitalization. A large man is in the room and Lois activates her signal device, which prompts Superman to rush to the scenes. The two men fight, and the attacker proves to be even stronger than Superman. Superman uses his freeze-breath to put him down, but he has to let him go in favor of whisking Sharon Powell to the hospital.
Later, a woman in the shadows meets up with Sarah's attacker on the road. With instructions to clean up this mess, she does so by producing twin beams of heat vision that kills the other man. This woman is a Kryptonian.
Cast[]
Starring[]
Note: Listings marked with a (†) symbol indicate cast members who are credited in this episode, but their character does not make an appearance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tyler Hoechlin | Superman, Clark Kent |
| Elizabeth Tulloch | Lois Lane |
| Jordan Elsass | Jon Kent |
| Alex Garfin | Jordan Kent |
| Erik Valdez | Kyle Cushing |
| Inde Navarrette | Sarah Cushing |
| Wolé Parks | Captain Luthor † |
| Adam Rayner | Morgan Edge † |
| Dylan Walsh | General Sam Lane † |
| Emmanuelle Chriqui | Lana Cushing |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sofia Hasmik | Chrissy Beppo |
| Stacey Farber | Leslie |
| Daniel Cudmore | Subjekt 11 |
| Jill Teed | Sharon Powell |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Danny Wattley | Coach Gaines |
| Clayton James | Derek Powell |
| Fritzy-Klevans Destine | Sean Smith |
| Zane Clifford | Timmy Ryan |
| Wern Lee | Tag Harris |
| Austin Anozie | Malcolm Teague |
| C. Douglas Quan | Fisherman |
| Rohain Arora | Mitch |
| Kelcey Mawema | Denise Olowe |
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Production crew[]
See also[]
Arrow
The Flash
Legends of Tomorrow
Superman & Lois
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Main characters
Clark Kent • Lois Lane • Jon Kent • Jordan Kent • Kyle Cushing • Lana Cushing • Sarah Cushing • Sam Lane Supporting characters
Chrissy Beppo • Sophie Cushing • Martha Kent • Sean Smith Villains
Captain Luthor • Morgan Edge • Lesla-Lar |