Smallville: Veritas Episode Trivia

Smallville: Veritas

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The headline for the article Clark reads about Patricia Swann's death says "Prominent Metropolis citizen dies a suspicious death." Besides being inaccurate (she was shot in the head, which would be murder, not a "suspicious death"), it was established in the preceding episode that she was just passing through Metropolis, then said she'd get an apartment to be near Clark. That would in no way qualify her as a "Metropolis citizen." edit »
In the second flashback, Lionel says that Smallville is "just outside the city" of Metropolis. As previously established, it's about 180 miles/3 hours drive away. edit »
Trivia: Young Lex can be seen playing with a Warrior Angel action figure. edit »

Clark: What did you do to Lana?
Brainiac: A little adjustment to her central nervous system. Absolutely irreversible by any human standards. Completely reversible by me.
Kara: Whatever you want me to do, just don't let Lana suffer.
Brainiac: I'm afraid that she is suffering. There's part of Lana that is completely aware of what's happening around her, but she has no control of her body. Her motor skills, her speech, every breath she takes is controlled by me.
Clark: Leave Lana out of this.
Brainiac: Did I mention that Lana is in excruciating pain? She just can't express it. edit »
Brainiac: Quiet morning. It's cold, still... bleak. Almost reminds you of Krypton, doesn't it?
Kara: Who are you?
Brainiac: The answer to many of your unanswered questions. edit »
(as Jimmy sees the high-tech Isis Foundation)
Jimmy: I am sorry, but this is really...
Lois: Creepy.
Jimmy: Sexy. edit »
Lionel: (to Lois and Jimmy) Now if that is all from the dynamic duo, security will be happy to help you find your way out. edit »
Clark: Then why has (Brainiac) turned his attention toward you?
Kara: I don't know. But when we go up against him, it would be helpful if were on the same playing field. Or should I say "sky? edit »
Clark: Not helping.
Kara: I'm sorry, Yeah, I know. It� but it's just really easy. Up, up and away. edit »
Clark: (to Lionel) You already destroyed the life of one son. You don't get a second chance. The only real son you have hates you just as much as I do. edit »
Lex: If someone's holding out, pay them whatever they're asking.
Doctor: Sir, this bank held off the Third Reich, the Sicilian Mafia, and Al-Queda. With all due respect, I'm fairly certain they won't bow to you. edit »
Lionel: No, I've repented!
Chloe: That's right, you're an intensely spiritual man. You amassed all the power a human could until you found out about Clark. Befriending him is the closest thing you'll ever get to seeing God. edit »
Lois: Okay. Better make sure that camera is loaded with ammo because I got tomorrow's headline. "Daughter of Nobel-Winning Astronomer Murdered."
Jimmy: That Swann woman they fished out of the lake last night?
Lois: Yeah.
Jimmy: I thought that she drowned.
Lois: More like sank. Kind of hard to swim after you've been shot. edit »
Lionel: If we don't open that envelope, Dr. Swann's conclusions could be mythical as the gods of Mt. Olympus.
Robert Queen: Virgil's going to be here in any minute. I suggest you don't refer to his life's work as mythology.
Edward Teague: Veritas...it's the greatest secret the world will ever know.
Robert Queen: We formed this group to use our wealth and power to protect that secret. Not expose it.
Lionel: Is that Robert Queen talking, or is that Virgil Swann? You're sounding more like him every day. edit »
Jimmy: This is your chance to tell the truth.
Lionel: The truth?
Lois: Before you're hauled away for murder.
Lionel: (laughs) I can't decide. Is it boundless courage you have, or is it incorrigible stupidity?
Lois: Po-ta-to, po-tah-to. edit »
Clark: (to Lionel) I should have listened to my father. I was stupid to think that you care about anyone other than yourself. You're less human than I am. edit »

International Air Dates:
Norway: Monday, April 21, 2008 10.50 pm on TVNorge
Denmark: Monday, June 9, 2008 on TV3
Australia: Thursday, July 3, 2008 on TEN HD
United Kingdom: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 10.00pm on E4
Sweden: Friday, September 5, 2008 on TV6 edit »
Injoke: Kara says to Clark "up up and away" while trying to teach him to fly early in the episode. Actor Bud Collyer used the phrase "Up, up, and away!" in the 1940s on the radio. He voiced both Clark Kent and Superman. edit »
Music: One More Day (Vast, April) edit »
James Marsters is listed as Special Guest Star. edit »
This episode marks the first time, this season, that all eight season regulars appear in one episode. edit »
Due to the writers' strike, this was going to be the seventh season Season Finale, but the writers' strike was settled and more episodes were written. edit »

Lionel: (to Lois and Jimmy) Now, if that is all from the dynamic duo...
The Dynamic Duo is the name commonly used for the superhero team of Batman and Robin. edit »