Exposed

Season 5, Episode 6, Aired
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Jonathan's oldest friend, Senator Jack Jennings, comes to Smallville looking for support in his re-election campaign, but is framed for the murder of his mistress, requiring Lois to go undercover as a stripper.
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  • The Strips of Hazard

    4.0
    "Poor"
    By lenzinoH20, Apr 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    Exposed-Jonathan's oldest friend, Senator Jack Jennings, comes to Smallville looking for support in his re-election campaign, but is framed for the murder of his mistress, requiring Lois to go undercover as a stripper.

    Wow, 3 sucky episodes in a row, this a new low even for Smallville! "Exposed" feels like the writers took the script from "Striptease", added some shots from the series "Dukes of Hazard" and added they're usual predictable boring angles to it. While it's fun watching Chloe and Lois investigating a dead strippers' murder like Chloe's reaction to Lois' outfit (God bless america) and Lois pulling a Demi Moore on Clark, the plot just never interests, as well as the villain of it all. Then we have the blatant "Dukes of Hazard" reunion with Tom Wopat guest staring as Senator Jack Jennings. While it's nice to see both actors reuniting on screen, did the writers have to recreated shots from that series? Just the scenes of Jonathan and Tom racing off seemd cheesy and over-the-top. The only good development in that storyline is Tom suggestion of Jonathan running for Senate. It's a great storyline of Pa Kent as we really don't get much storylines from Jonathan and Martha. Not to mention, Lex also running in the race is great as it will be interesting to see how Jonathan will handle his animosity towards Lex in this race. All and All, "Exposed" feels as tacky and cheap as those outfits those strippers were wearing...just saying!moreless

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  • Boring in some parts but overall good.

    7.5
    "Good"
    By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 11, 2009 Report Abuse
    Well I labeled this character development cause now we know Jonathan is running against Lex. The first thing I did not like about this episode was that Lana was absent. And I liked her character this season, mostly because she was with Clark at the time. The whole Smallville meets the Dukes of Hazard wasn't for me. I thought Jonathan's scenes were just boring and I couldn't wait for them to end. The reason this episode got an exceptional rating, was the hit & run in the beginning, Clark saving Lois, and Lois stripping. Sorry if that sounds perverted but it was a funny light scene which I liked. Overall good.moreless

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  • Good Episode!

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    "Superb"
    By eruptingaliens, Feb 03, 2009 Report Abuse
    I thought this episode was pretty good. It may have been a filler episode, but it wasn't one that annoyed me. The overall plot didn't go very far, but it gave a good explanation of why Jonathan Kent ran for office with a nice investigation for Chloe, Lois, and Clark. I thought the Lois and Clark interactions where great, like the final scene with the Elmer Fudd night light. With that final scene, they built up the Lois and Clark relationship, and with their facial expressions its obvious that they are beginning to have feelings for each other even though they won't admit it for a while longer. So one step closer to the Lois and Clark duo. Lois does a strip tease, NICE! I also enjoyed the Dukes of Hazzard loop and the King David reference.moreless

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  • Chloe pursues her first big story, a hit-and-run murder, but she and Lois are in danger from the owners of a sleazy night club. Jonathan's old friend Senator Jack Jennings appears, just a powerslide away from their "Dukes of Hazzard" roles.moreless

    7.6
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    By cxtasy, Sep 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    As Chloe and Lois hang at the Daily Planet late one night, an urgent call comes in from a woman in distress, so they head out to a darkened street, Chloe looking for her first big story, but just as they arrive, the woman is killed in a hit-and-run. At the farm, a big late 60's Dodge Charger powerslides in and, yes, it's James Wopat, John Schneider's old costar from "Dukes of Hazzard," here playing state senator Jack Jennings and Jonathan's friend of 25 years. He's running for re-election against...Lex! This might be a fun reunion for fans of the old show, but it ended in 1985, which seems to be out of the Smallville demographic.

    Next morning, Chloe gets a few unkind words from Metropolis police Captain Sawyer (Jill Teed) but she downplays the possibility of the woman's death being murder, so Chloe keeps after the story. Sawyer also comes to the mansion to interview Lex, showing him photos of Senator Jennings with the murdered woman.

    Sawyer interviews Jennings at the Kent's home, and shows him the photographs, but Jennings denies knowing the woman. They suspect election-year sabotage by Lex in doctoring the photo, so Clark goes to see Lex - who of course denies any involvement. But Clark will pursue the murder case, and Lex gives him a pass to the club where the alleged meeting took place. Chloe and Lois beat him to it, sneaking into the club, but they're caught and Lois has to be "Exposed" to avoid big trouble.

    Lex brings to Jonathan phone records showing Jennings was calling the girl, in spite of his denials; Jonathan is taken aback. For once, people have misjudged Lex. The plot twist is a way exposing more of Lois's talents, and even Clark has to show up at the club, as Lois finds her inner Demi Moore, as Chloe puts it. Clark can't squirm his way out of seeing her attempt at exotic dancing, and Lois spots him, too, to her embarrassment. Just then, she's escorted out by suspicious club types, and the place is raided by Captain Sawyer, looking into a conspiracy to serve liquor to minors, like Clark and Chloe. They're briefly arrested, while Clark overhears conversations about Senator Jennings, and about dancers who have been disappearing from the club. A bit of intervention by Lex, and Clark and Chloe are released. Lois is a "guest" in a penthouse with the club owner, who has been removing gals from the club for his own dark purposes. He has a new life planned for her, and Lois gets in a few quick kicks before she's tasered.

    Back at the farm, another powerslide entry by the Charger, and John Schneider is the driver, no stunt crew needed. Jonathan presses Jennings for explanations for all the lies, but he isn't completely open yet. Chloe and Clark continue searching for Lois; the club owner is the son of foreign diplomats, so Chloe tracks his diplomatic license plate and Clark arrives just as the bad guys are preparing to stow Lois in a helo for parts unknown. Some pretty good special effects here, as Clark stops the helo liftoff with a tether, while Lois helps with a few elbows to her assailants. Sorry, no arrest, bad guy #1 has diplomatic immunity.

    Later, Clark sees Jack, who is is rueful about his behavior, but Clark is ready to give him a second chance. But Jennings confides in Jonathan that he's pulling out of the race because of his moral failings, and urges Jonathan to run for senator. Will he think about it? Against Lex? Stay tuned to future episodes.

    Lois is moving from the farm to the Talon apartment, now that Lana has moved in with Chloe, and Lois gives some attitude to Clark, threatening to expose Clark's Elmer Fudd night light if he lets her club dance go public, but also thanking him for the rescue. Fun interplay between these two, as we always watch closely to see signs of a real relationship developing. Pretty much a stand-alone episode, nothing puts it above average. Re-run rating C.moreless

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  • While visiting his old friend Jonathan, Senator Jennings becomes the prime suspect in the hit-and-run death of his stripper mistress. When Clark, Chloe, and Lois investigate, Lois is forced undercover as a stripper, but is kidnapped during a police raid.moreless

    10
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    By scorpionqueen86, Apr 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    While working late at the Daily Planet, Chloe receives an anonymous call from a girl, Melissa, who insists on meeting with a reporter. However, when she and Lois go to investigate, they witness Melissa getting killed in a hit-and-run, and learn that she was a stripper at the Windgate, an exclusive gentleman's club in Metropolis. At the same time, Senator Jack Jennings, who's up for re-election against Lex, is visiting his old friend Jonathan, when Detective Sawyer (see EXILE) stops by to announce that since Melissa was Jennings's mistress, he's the prime suspect in her death. When Lois and Chloe investigate the Windgate, Lois is forced undercover as one of the club's strippers, but, much to her embarrassment, runs into Clark, who's trying to clear Jennings. Things take a turn for the worse when Metropolis PD, led by Sawyer, raid the club, and Lois is kidnapped during the raid. Meanwhile, Lois moves into the Talon apartment, and Jonathan considers running for state senator in Jennings's place.

    My Review: Even though it seems as if the writers contrived the episode's entire plot *just* to give Clark and Lois a few awkward moments, I still enjoyed it. For some reason, I found Clark's squirming, combined with the looks on his face throughout Lois's performance and "lap dance", just priceless! And it wasn't just the strip club scenes that made me like EXPOSED. At the end of the episode, Clark looked kinda sad to see Lois move out, but then he covered it up with a couple of zingers thrown Lois's way. To me, their love/hate relationship is what makes Clois work, and makes them worth rooting for. Plus, it was great to see them collaborating on a story, even if they were approaching it from different angles. It demonstrated a pattern L&C fans are all too familiar with. Better still, no Lana around to ruin all the Clois moments. :D Now, going in a completely different direction, I also enjoyed the reunion of former DUKES of HAZZARD costars John Schneider and Tom Wopat, as well as the various references, be they subtle or obvious, to their now-defunct show. Best example I can give: Tom Wopat climbing into his own car, the same car as the General Lee, via the window and getting a *look* from John Schneider. Overall, ten thongs (or lap dances, or whatever's appropriate for this episode) out of ten.

    Highlights: Chloe and Lois hanging out at the Daily Planet; Senator Jennings's arrival; Jennings telling Clark a story from the "good ol' boy" days; Lois getting changed backstage; Clark trying so hard to blend in at the Windgate ("I'll have a Coke. S-straight up, on the rocks." :D); Clark recognizing Lois onstage, and Lois spotting Clark across the room; Clark's overall reactions to Lois's cleavage in his face and Lois sitting in his lap; Jennings climbing into his car through the window (see above); Clark's rooftop rescue of Lois; Clark helping Lois move out; and Clark and Lois's tender moment at the Talon, as well as Clark's smart-@$$ remark ("Aye, aye...sailor.").moreless

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    • During the raid in the Windgate club Captain Sawyer cuffed Clark and said that he was under arrest. First of all, police entered this club on grounds of minors being employed there so they had a warrant only for the owners of the club, as Clark is not one of them he was not a suspect and should have been left alone as well as the rest of the clients. Second, to be arrested is to be under suspicion of illegal activity, otherwise police can only detain. Third, as Clark was detained he was not read his Miranda rights and this is a ground for dismissal of the arrest immediately. Edit
    • While Clark is talking to Senator Jennings in the barn, we can see a bicycle hung near the entrance door. However, when their conversation ends and Senator Jennings leaves the barn, it is no longer there. Edit
    • When Captain Sawyer declines to arrest Lyon for charges of murder, she states he has diplomatic immunity and he cannot be arrested or tried for any crime on U.S. soil. While it's possible his country's immunity might protect him, typically consuls can be arrested/detained for any crime, especially for felony or following a warrant. Edit

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    • In-joke: When Lois is stripping, Clark does not recognize her until she removes her glasses - a tip of the hat to Superman being supposedly unrecognizable when he wears glasses as Clark Kent. Edit
    • Music: I'm A Human (Flashlight Brown - Smallville Vol. 2 Metropolis Mix), The Alternative to Love (Brendan Benson), Don't Cha (The Pussycat Dolls - PCD), and All Jacked Up (Gretchen Wilson). Edit
    • Jill Teed reprises her role as Captain Sawyer from "Insurgence" and "Exile." Woody Jeffreys previously played a different character, Jack, in the season 2 episode "Witness." Edit

  • Quotes

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    • Lois: (to Mr. Lyon) I don't know what kind of kink you're into, but... you are seriously behind on your Gloria Steinem. Edit
    • Jonathan: Going back to the city, facing all those reporters takes a lot of guts. Jack: After facing you, live feeds and bloodthirsty journalists are a walk in the park. Edit
    • Detective Sawyer: (to Lois and Clark) Some people live above the rules. Guess what? That's life in Metropolis. You want justice... I suggest you stay a little closer to home. Edit

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    • Chloe: You don't have to Tom Sawyer me, we're family. In the Mark Twain novels, such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huckleberry Finn was best friends with Tom Sawyer. Edit
    • Lois' Stage Name: Amber Waves A reference to Julianne Moore's character Maggie in the 1997 movie Boogie Nights. "Amber Waves" is her porn star assumed name. Edit
    • Chloe: This makes my Halloween Heidi Dirndl costume look tame. Heidi Dirndl is a reference to the novel and movie Heidi, the story of a young orphan girl. A dirndl is a type of dress that Heidi would have worn, defined as having a tight bodice and full skirt. Edit

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