"Always My Hero" is the third episode of the fourth season of Superman & Lois, and the forty-sixth episode overall. It aired on October 14, 2024.
Synopsis[]
| Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral, while Jonathan discovers newfound strength. General Lane recruits John Henry and Natalie Irons to the DOD, before making a choice that will change everything.[src] |
Plot[]
Sam recruits John Henry and Natalie to the DOD's Squad K and asks General Hardcastle for the serum that Bruno Mannheim used to resurrect Bizarro. Lois publishes a report about Superman's death, leading to an argument between the twins during which Jonathan's powers manifest. Lois informs Sam and Jonathan agrees to undergo training. Luthor visits Jordan and replays Lois's phone call, revealing that she chose to save Jonathan. Jordan accuses her of favoring Jonathan and wrongfully sending Luthor to prison. Luthor coerces Squad K member Jonell Jones into getting Elizabeth's location from Sam, but Sam refuses and is shot, prompting Luthor to send Doomsday. Sam injects himself with the serum while John Henry and Natalie delay Doomsday, who ultimately snaps Sam's neck. Returning home, Natalie plays a farewell message from Sam for the Kents while John Henry flies Sam's body to the Fortress and has Lara transfer his heart to Clark, which should revive him thanks to the serum. Later, the Kents and Irons hold a memorial service for Sam while Superman awakens.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman
- Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane
- Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent/Superboy
- Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent
- Wolé Parks as John Henry Irons/Steel
- Tayler Buck as Natalie Lane Irons/Starlight
- Dylan Walsh as General Sam Lane
Special appearance by[]
Guest starring[]
- Mariana Klaveno as Lara Lor-Van (A.I.)
- Yvonne Chapman as Amanda McCoy
- Michele Scarabelli as Martha Kent
Co-starring[]
- Patricia Drake as General Hardcastle
- Warren Abbott as Lieutenant Jonell Jones
- Charles Singh as Pastor Linquist
- Thomas Wayne Hum as DOD Soldier
- Paul Lazenby as Doomsday
- Daisy Tormé as Hedy (A.I.)
Trivia[]
- Elizabeth Tulloch previously co-starred on Grimm with real-life husband David Giuntoli who directed the episode and made an uncredited appearance as the older Jonathan Kent in the final episode, "It Went By So Fast".
- The title of the episode references Sam's line Lois recites.
- Jonathan finally awakens his Kryptonian powers.
- This is the final episode to feature Dylan Walsh (Sam Lane), since he did not come back for the rest of the episodes of the show.
| Superman & Lois season 4 | ||||
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| "The End & The Beginning" • "A World Without" • "Always My Hero" • "A Perfectly Good Wedding" • "Break the Cycle" • "When the Lights Come On" • "A Regular Guy" • "Sharp Dressed Man" • "To Live and Die Again" • "It Went By So Fast" | ||||