Season 3 (Superman & Lois)

Season 3
Information
Original network	The CW
Original run	March 14, 2023 – June 27, 2023
Time slot	Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
Number of episodes	13
Chronology
Preceded by	Season 2
Followed by	Season 4

The third season of Superman & Lois premiered on March 14, 2023.

Synopsis

Season three of SUPERMAN & LOIS opens weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark and Lois are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying small town life. But the Kents’ romantic bliss only shines a light on how isolating “the secret” can be, as Chrissy struggles to balance a new love interest and her friendship with Lois. However, Lois’ own work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Superman would move heaven and earth for his family, but with a villain this merciless, even that might not be enough. Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions. Amid all this upheaval, John Henry is haunted by his doppelgänger’s past, leading to dangerous consequences for him and Natalie. Lana Lang and Kyle redefine their family post-separation, while Sarah explores what the future holds for her and Jordan now that she knows the truth about his powers. Having learned the hard way that no one else can be trusted to work with Superman, General Samuel Lane reclaims his post at the Department of Defense, only to face his own conflict in working with his grandson, Jordan.[src]

Cast

Main cast

• Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Kal-El/Bizarro
• Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane and Peia Mannheim (voice)
• Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent/Superboy
• Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent
• Erik Valdez as Fire Chief Kyle Cushing
• Inde Navarrette as Sarah Cortez
• Wolé Parks as John Henry Irons/Steel
• Tayler Buck as Natalie Lane Irons/Starlight
• Sofia Hasmik as Chrissy Beppo
• Chad L. Coleman as Bruno Mannheim
• Dylan Walsh as General Sam Lane
• Emmanuelle Chriqui as Mayor Lana Lang

Recurring cast

• Shekhar Paleja as Doctor Aleister Hook
• Paul Lazenby as Henry Miller/Atom-Man and Kal-El/Doomsday
• Samantha Di Francesco as Candice Pergande
• Austin Anozie as Malcolm Teague
• Pavel Romano as Corey Wellnitz
• Christian Sloan as Elias Orr
• Daya Vaidya as Peia Mannheim
• Joselyn Picard as Sophie Cushing
• Spence Moore II as Matteo Mannheim
• Dylan Leonard as George Dean, Jr.
• Angel Parker as Dr. Darlene Irons
• Allegra Fulton as Cancer Patient #2
• Dee Jay Jackson as Cobb Branden
• Leeah Wong as Emily Phan
• Daisy Tormé as A.I. Device (voice) and Hedy (voice)
• Victoria Katongo as Tamera Dalley
• Rohain Arora as Tom Mitchell
• Michael Cudlitz as Lex Luthor and Peia Mannheim (voice)

Episodes

#	Episode name	Directed by	Story by	Teleplay by	Original airdate
1	"Closer"	Tom Cavanagh	Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing		March 14, 2023
The Kents celebrate the boys' 16th birthday, and Lois gets some startling news.
2	"Uncontrollable Forces"	Elizabeth Henstridge	Katie Aldrin		March 21, 2023
Clark and Chrissy both notice a small crack in Lois' game face. Meanwhile, Sarah and Jordan have an awkward encounter. Lastly, Lana receives a panicked phone call.
3	"In Cold Blood"	Gregory Smith	Jai Jamison		March 28, 2023
Lois and Chrissy pursue a new lead in the Mannheim investigation against Clark's wishes. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Jordan, and Nat's attempt at a kind gesture is complicated by an unexpected obstacle. Lastly, Lana, Sarah, and Kyle adjust to their own new normal.
4	"Too Close to Home"	Stewart Hendler	Juliana James		April 4, 2023
Lois interrupts an intense conversation between Clark and John Henry. Meanwhile, Kyle tried to run interference between Sarah and Lana. Lastly, Jonathan has a heated discussion with Candice Pergande's dad.
5	"Head On"	David Ramsey	Andrew N. Wong		April 11, 2023
Clark and General Lane are both having a hard time giving Lois room to make her own decisions. Meanwhile, Lana and Sarah have a run-in with an old friend at the diner. Lastly, Natalie has a surprise visitor.
6	"Of Sound Mind"	Diana Valentine	George Kitson		April 25, 2023
Clark finds himself in uncharted territory, and Lois bonds with a new friend. Meanwhile, Superman pays Bruno Mannheim a surprise visit. Lastly, Lana puts Sarah in charge while she away at a meeting with Chrissy.
7	"Forever and Always"	Alvaro Ron	Adam Mallinger		May 2, 2023
Lois and Clark dig deeper on Bruno Mannheim, starting with his connections to Hob's Bay Medical Center, while Jonathan and Jordan panic at home over Lois' dire diagnosis. Meanwhile, Matteo comes to Smallville to meet John Henry for the first time, and Sarah and Chrissy start to break the ice.
8	"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"	Gregory Smith	Aaron Helbing		May 9, 2023
In the wake of learning that Bruno and Peia are married, Clark works to reignite Lois' interest in taking Bruno down; elsewhere, Natalie meets Matteo's parents for the first time, with disastrous consequences. Meanwhile, the Kent boys clash when Jordan interferes with Jonathan's training at the Firehouse, Lana bonds with General Lane over their shared fear of dating again, and Sarah realizes her mom needs a friend.
9	"The Dress"	Stephen Maier	Kristi Korzec		May 23, 2023
Superman and John Henry clash over how to handle Bruno Mannheim, while Lois worries over upcoming treatments and confides in Lana about her early courtship with Clark. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Jordan, and Sarah work together to help Natalie deal with the aftermath of meeting Matteo's family.
10	"Collision Course"	Elaine Mongeon	Max Cunningham & Max Kronick		May 30, 2023
Lois attempts to interview Peia in the hopes of unearthing the truth about an old case, while Clark struggles to spend quality time with the boys. Meanwhile, Jonathan and Jordan find themselves at a party, where tensions between Sarah and Jordan come to a head. As Kyle's suspicions about a local meta-human grow, Lana must juggle her personal life with a visit from the governor. Finally, Matteo makes a life-altering decision.
11	"Complications"	Jai Jamison	Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing	Katie Aldrin & George Kitson	June 6, 2023
Clark helps Lois prepare for a procedure but must leave the boys with her to help John Henry and General Lane track down the Mannheims. Meanwhile, John Henry and Nat butt heads over her desire to help Matteo and Bruno's plans go awry as Peia's condition worsens.
12	"Injustice"	Sudz Sutherland	Michael Narducci		June 20, 2023
Lois and Clark clash with Jordan over his carelessness around using his powers in public, while Jonathan struggles with Kyle's change in behavior at the firehouse. Meanwhile, Sarah grows frustrated with Lana after she accidentally makes things more complicated with Jordan. And finally, after seventeen years behind bars, Lex Luthor is set to be released from prison.
13	"What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger"	Gregory Smith	Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing		June 27, 2023
All of Smallville comes together to view a meteor shower, Lex Luthor makes his move.

Production

The season began filming production on September 9, 2022 and wrapped on April 5, 2023.

Trivia

• This was the first season of Superman & Lois:
  • To not feature Jordan Elsass (Jonathan Kent) as a series regular.
  • To not feature Adam Rayner (Tal-Rho) and David Ramsey (John Diggle) in any capacity.
  • To feature Michael Bishop (Jonathan Kent) and Chad L. Coleman (Bruno Mannheim) as series regulars.
  • To have 13 episodes rather than 15.
• This was the last season of Superman & Lois to feature Erik Valdez (Kyle Cushing), Wolé Parks (John Henry Irons), Tayler Buck (Natalie Lane Irons), and Sofia Hasmik (Chrissy Beppo) as series regulars.
  • This marked the largest exit of series regulars across all Arrowverse shows.

Gallery

Promotional images

2022 San Diego Comic-Con poster.

"Hope Will Rise"

"New Strength Awakens"

First look at Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent

First look at Michael Cudlitz as Lex Luthor