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[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

- Oh, 95 degrees in November.
- That was yesterday.

Today I heard 96
and 100% humidity.

I can't work like this.
I can't think like this.

Taxi!

You've gotta be kidding.

We're walking. Come on.

[traffic bustling]

Looks like she might have
cooled down.

Hey, what do you know?

Uh, the press conference
better be air conditioned.

- Clark?
- That's going to be $2.

What planet are you from?
You're running!

And you're not even sweating.
Thanks. Cheers.

Biorhythmic control.

Mind over heat prostration?

Something like that.

[children yelling]

Oh, poor kids.

Come on, you guys. Help.

Help us. Come on.

I've never been
a summer person..

...especially in winter.

- Help!
- I'm trying!

- Help us!
- Come on!

Come on, you guys. Help!

- Look, an elephant.
- Where?

[cheering]

(male #1)
'What is going on?
Come on, Mr. Mayor.'

'What exactly is happening?'

(Frank)
'Ladies and gentlemen.'

'Ladies and gentlemen, please.'

Please, ladies and gentlemen

the last thing we need
right now is panic.

Mr. Mindlin, channel 6.

Mr. Mayor, isn't it true that
if the temperature reaches 100..

...and everyone keeps
driving their cars..

...that we will all die
a slow, suffocating death

from carbon monoxide poisoning?

[indistinct yelling]

Of course not.

The citizens of Metropolis
are perfectly safe.

It's just hot out.

And getting hotter by the hour.

And the heat goes on. Next.

Uh, Miss Lane, "Daily Planet."

Yeah, Mr. Mayor,
what about the brownouts?

There doesn't seem to be
enough electricity

to power the air conditioners,
let alone the traffic lights.

'What's the city
doing about it?'

I got you, babe,
but there's no need to worry

about the power supply.

It's completely under contr..

[indistinct mumbling]

Uh, ladies and gentlemen,
ladies and gentlemen

if I may, the mayor has asked me
here today to assure you

that the Lexcorp
nuclear plant..

...is 100% prepared
to meet your energy needs.

Isn't the environmental
impact committee

withholding final approval
on the plant

pending the results
of its safety inspections?

Not anymore.
I have the report right here.

I'm pleased to announce that
we passed with flying colors.

Metropolis needs power.
I have it to give.

[sizzling]

- 'Uh, Mr. Mayor.'
- Yeah.

Another power source is helpful

but it's not going
to solve the problem.

Where is the heat coming from?

We've been studying
all meteorological phenomena

in the area, the jet stream

'the ozone layer,
even sunspots.'

But all patterns have remained
consistently normal.

(Lois)
'Why only Metropolis?'

It's 12 degrees in New York and

there's eight inches
of snow in Chicago

and we're having
a run on sun block?

[indistinct chatter]

Excuse me. Uh, pardon me.

We, uh...we have a theory.

It's merely speculation
at this point, Dr. Saxon.

(Lois)
'What theory?'

It has not been proven,
and I don't feel--

We have a right to know what is
causing this extreme condition.

Um...n-not what.
It's who.

It's merely a hypothesis
and one I do not agree with.

Who? Dr. Saxon, on behalf
of the citizens of Metropolis

I demand to know
who that person is.

[indistinct chatter]

Superman.

- 'Superman?'
- 'Superman?'

'How could you possibly
even consider that?'

[indistinct chatter]

[theme music]

[music continues]

Wow. Superman
affecting our weather.

It's intriguing,
I'll say that.

Mystery novels are intriguing.
This is libel.

Slander.

The gossip business
has heat stroke.

My suntan, however,
has never been healthier.

On the other hand, the heat wave
does have its upside.

Chill, Jimmy.

Cold shower ought to do it.

- Ooh!
- Ooh!

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

What's the matter?
Never see a pair of legs before?

Come on.
This isn't a beach day.

Let's keep at it.
What have we got?

Some half-baked theory.

Half-baked is better than raw.
Let's hear it.

Chief, this is
a temperature chart

of greater Metropolis
taken over successive days.

'Each temperature
rise correlates'

to some super effort
by Superman.

- Coincidence.
- Maybe.

But most physicists do think
that his power is solar-induced.

So lots of things
are solar-powered.

Why blame Superman?

Nobody knows how strong
his powers are

or how much energy
it takes to recharge him.

Superman could be drawing
the sun's rays down

on Metropolis
like a giant heat funnel

and not even know it.

Yeah, but he's been
here for months.

Now, why would Metropolis
start heating up now?

Well, it was summer,
and it was hot.

Now it's...it's winter,
and it's still hot.

Whose side are you on?

Oh, Lois, you have to admit
it could be possible.

You joining the sisters
of Metropolis convent

is more likely.

Now, look, Lois,
I understand how you feel.

We all like Superman..

...but you got to keep
an open mind about this.

I refuse to believe
Superman is at fault.

(Perry)
'Oh, look, it's just a theory.
There are lots of theories.'

We're going to publish them all.

You can't print
something like this.

Tell him.

It's like you said, chief.

I think the public
has a right to know.

- Clark!
- 'Chief! Line 2!'

If it wasn't Superman
we wouldn't even

think twice about it.

Where?

When?

Okay, there's been
a warehouse explosion.

Grey Rock and Queen's way.

Transformers overheated.

There are workers down,
live wires.

- I'll go.
- Now, Lois, headline.

Afternoon edition.
Super feat equals super heat?

[coughing]

[intense music]

[crashing]

- 'Superman!'
- 'Superman!'

[dramatic music]

Go out the door.

Shocking.

From the, um...
utilities commission, sir.

Ah, yes.

Now, let's see.

Amazing.

My nuclear plant has been
approved for full operation

after only a month of testing.

Politicians can be
so reasonable in a crisis.

Might it be rather a good time
to power it up, sir.

No, not yet, Nigel.

Any good chef will tell you
that all stews must simmer.

Exactly. In fact,
I'm feeling a little bit chilly.

I think a few degrees warmer
might be good.

- Warmer, sir?
- Well, yes.

Superman was kind enough
to use his powers again today.

The newspaper cooperated
by printing our theory.

So now it's up to us
to provide..

- The proof.
- The proof.

Exactly.

[indistinct chatter]

As the city attorney
for Metropolis

I will be seeking an injunction
ordering Superman

to immediately cease and desist

'in the usage
of his superpowers.'

I have subpoenaed him to appear
in court tomorrow morning

to show cause why
he should not be so enjoined.

And I'm making
this public appeal

asking him to submit
to the laws of our community.

Well, what if he doesn't?

I hope we won't be forced

to use any extreme measures.

Exactly what extreme measures
are you contemplating?

What are you gonna do? Nuke him?

Am I the only sane person
in this entire city?

We've got to do something.

Lois, professional scientists

haven't been able
to figure this out.

They've been studying weather.

We're going to study Superman.

Jimmy, I want you to track
all of his super activities

since he's been here
in Metropolis.

- Friez already did that.
- He compared dates.

- I want locations.
- Got it.

Earth to Clark.

Hello?

Sorry. It just..

It just, it-it can't be true.

Well, what do you know?
It's finally got to you.

What do you mean?

You're sweating.

[indistinct chatter]

This hearing will be in order.

(male #2)
'All rise.'

This is a courtroom,
not a circus tent.

[bangs gavel]

This is a gavel,
and when I pound it

that's the international symbol

for all of you to shut up.

You got that?

Good afternoon, Mr. Superman.

- Just Superman, your honor.
- That's your full name?

- That's what people call me.
- Fine. Make it one word.

I, um..

I understand
you've refused counsel.

I'd like to speak
for myself, your honor.

Superman, I have to tell you
right up front

I'm a big fan of yours.

'A lot of the lowlifes
you catch end up here.'

What you're doing
in my courtroom is unfortunate

and between you and me--

Objection, your honor.

You can't object, Patricia,
because this isn't a trial.

Superman, do you know why

the city attorney
dragged you in here?

The theory is that
my powers may be causing

the city's peculiar heat wave.

- What do you think?
- 'I don't think it's true.'

But if Metropolis is worried
about me using my superpowers

I'd like to put
the fears to rest.

Alright, I'm going
to grant this injunction

pending further
scientific study.

'Superman,
you are hereby ordered'

to cease and desist
all super activity

until further notified.
Do you wish to contest?

I'm just as anxious
as anyone else to discover

the source of this heat.

No super activities of any kind.

'Flying, the visual thing.'

Nada, comprende?

I'll do my best.

Alright, people. We got a deal.

[clamoring]

Just like when Elvis played
"The Sullivan show."

[intense music]

Back! Okay. Everybody back.

Don't even
think about it, buddy.

Put it down.

'Okay. Nobody moves,
nobody gets hurt.'

'Me and my pal here
we're going to walk'

right on out nice and easy.

[intense music]

[crowd gasping]

[cheering]

Oh, oh, yeah. Big man.

Did you see that?
He violated the injunction.

'It didn't even
take him a minute.'

Are you crazy?
He saved everybody.

The law's the law.
You break it, you go to jail.

Superman, you're under arrest.

[instrumental music]

You have the right
to remain silent..

[indistinct chatter]

[dramatic music]

(male #3)
'Over here.'

And spread 'em...
if it's okay with you.

Uh...sorry.

Alright.
We'll start over here instead.

What'd he get,
a speeding ticket?

Or flying too low?

Press firmly.

Let's move on.

(male #4)
'On the line, please.
Profile left.'

'Profile right.
Smile, please.'

'And again.
One more time. Thank you.'

- I get a phone call, don't I?
- Right. Right over here.

- It's on me.
- Thank you.

Oh!

- Hello, chief. This is--
- Clark? Is that you?

[sighs]
Yes, sir. It is.

Where are you?

Uh, I'm down at
the police station.

Oh, good, now, I want
a first-hand account

of Superman's arrest.

Don't leave that building

'until he goes back to court.'

That shouldn't be
a problem, chief.

Okay.

[whistling]

[hooting]

[indistinct chatter]

[whooping]

(male #5)
'Little red riding cape.'

[laughing]

[door closes]

[buzzer buzzing]

Well, boys, look who we got.

The man of steel bars.

(male #6)
Hey, Homes.
What's that on his chest?

"S."

[laughing]

You're going to
break us out of here?

No. I wasn't planning on it.

Oh, that's right.
You can't use your powers.

[imitates sobbing]
Oh, he's no better
than the rest of us, boys.

I'm crying buckets.
Watch this. Watch. Wa..

- Ooh!
- Ooh!

Ooh. Ooh. Ooh.

[laughs]

Hey, I'm slapping Superman.

Watch this.

[stomp]

Ooh, I'm stepping
on Superman's foot.

I'm tugging on Superman's cape.

- 'What're you gonna do next?'
- Now watch this. Watch.

- Ooh!
- Ooh.

[in unison]
'He messed with Jim.'

Ooh.

You want to help me out here?

[chuckling]
You want to help me out here?

Sorry. Like you said..

...I can't use my powers.

[indistinct yelling]

Now, we can talk about this!
We can talk about this!

- 'Ooh!'
- 'Ow!'

Chief, we need to do something.

Now, Lois, our job here
is to be objective.

Alright, people, sit down.

'Sit down!'

- Superman.
- Your honor.

Charge here is contempt of
court. How do you plead?

The court is not something
I'm contemptuous of, your honor.

'I have vowed to fight
for truth and justice.'

All I'm looking for
is a guilty or not guilty.

Not guilty.

- Yeah!
- 'So recorded.'

I'm entertaining bail requests.

I'd like to be released
on my own recognizance.

Objection!

- Oh!
- Whoa!

He's an obvious flight risk.

[applause]

What on Earth
am I supposed to do with him?

Uh, your honor, Perry White

editor of the "Daily Planet."

'Uh, we've been
covering Superman'

ever since
he arrived in Metropolis.

And he's always
conducted himself

with absolute integrity,
decency, and honesty.

So you're willing to vouch
for him, is that it?

Oh, absolutely.

Sold!

- What?
- He's yours.

The "Daily Planet"
is now responsible

'for the whereabouts
of Superman.'

You try it for a while.

And no superpowers, period.

- 'Is that clear?'
- Completely.

(male #2)
'All rise!'

Way to be objective...chief.

- Jimmy! What about that map?
- I'm working on it, Lois.

Superman has been very busy
since he came to Metropolis.

How's he doing?

He's, uh, getting the treatment.

(Perry)
'You see, son, Elvis was
a law-abiding citizen himself.'

'Oh, well, now, sure,
he had a brush or two'

'on the wrong side
in his later years'

but for the most part

his heart was in
the right place just like yours.

The problem was
that he was famous.

And famous people
are targets this day and age.

But, well, I don't
need to tell you that, do I?

No, you don't need to tell me.

And of course you know..

...President Nixon
considered making Elvis

an honorary FBI agent.

[imitates Elvis]
Ah, ah, am I making
myself perfectly clear?

Chief, I hate to interrupt

but I really need you
to look at my copy.

Lois, can't you see I'm in
the middle of something here?

- It's important.
- Mr. White, please, go ahead.

You should act like
I'm not even here.

Well, alright, son,
you might as well see

how we run
a world-class newspaper.

'What in the Sam Hill is this?'

- It's my take.
- Well, here's my take.

You're too close to this story.

- It's the truth.
- Well, no offense, son.

But I can't run
a puff piece like this

'even if it is about you.'

Well, hello.

(Superman)
Hello.

Run it on the op-ed page.

I need something
for the front page.

Do we have to argue about this
in front of Superman?

Yes, we do,
or you could recognize

my wisdom and experience
and authority and give in.

Hold that thought while
I square Superman away.

You got a place
to stay tonight, son?

- He's staying with me.
- He's staying with me.

Don't you think all
the mirrors above the bed

would keep him awake?

Count on it.

Uh, why don't I stay
with Clark?

I don't think he'd mind.

That's perfect.
Uh, where is Clark anyway?

He called in some
of the jail piece.

I think he's on his way home.

Well, at least
we've got a plan.

Great.

[chuckles]

I'm telling you, we are risking
environmental catastrophe

if we should
allow this to continue.

You scientists are
so prone to overreaction.

And-and what if
they should discover us?

You have got to stop this now.

Is that an order?

No, no. No. Uh, no.

I.. Of course not.

I'm-I'm just, um, worried,
that's all.

Well, that's perfectly
understandable, doctor

but I would think that
the $5 million you've been paid

would buy a little
peace of mind.

Shall we get on with it?

Out of deference
to your concerns

I believe that the good citizens
of Metropolis deserve a break.

Especially since
our friend in the cape

hasn't been in action all day.

[intense music]

[beeping]

Y-you said that y-you were
only going to use this

for a few days.
Um, it's been weeks.

Well, doctor, what can I say?

When I find something I enjoy

I stick with it.

When do you think
you'll stop enjoying it?

I believe that depends
on Superman.

All is set, sir.
The 10:35 is on schedule.

Very good, Nigel,

And have a very
pleasant evening.

Thank you, sir, and you.

The 10:35?

I'm afraid there's going
to be another little mishap.

'And if Superman
is true to form'

the temperature will go up.

Now, doctor, why so down?

It simply further
proves your theory

connecting Superman
with the heat.

- Mint julep?
- Uh, uh, thank you.

[slurps]

[water running]

[sighs]

[grunts]

[knock on door]

(Lois)
'Clark! Open up! It's me!'

[knocking continues]

Hey, Lois, what's up?

Oh, came to fix
you guys a decent meal.

We're not hungry.

I am trying to do something
nice here, Clark.

Where's Superman?
Is he alright?

- Uh, he's fine.
- The man needs company.

He needs to know
that somebody cares.

I think he just
wants to be alone.

- He said that?
- Yeah.

Oh, that is so like him.

He is obviously reaching out
in his time of need.

It's a good thing I came.

So where is he?

He's in the shower.

Superman is in the shower?

Did you see him?

I-I mean..

...does the outfit
actually come off?

I didn't look.

Oh, of course not. No.

I wouldn't either. Mm-mmm.

I don't hear any water.

He probably just got out.

Oh.

I wonder if he
likes pasta salad.

Oh, wait, wait, wait!

What? I'm just
going to ask him.

The guy just got out
of the shower.

Give him some privacy.
I'll ask him.

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

(woman on TV)
'Our topic?
Superman's superpowers.'

'Is he a super guy
or does he cause super heat?'

'How much more proof
do you need, Kyle?'

(Kyle)
'I am not convinced, Ellen.'

(Ellen)
'You have yet to espouse
a succinct argument'

'explaining the heat wave
in Metropolis.'

(Kyle)
'Anybody with a high school
degree and only half a brain'

'knows that
it's the green house effect.'

'Look what's been
happening in California--'

You don't need to make dinner.

Oh, it's you.

I want to.

You do eat, don't you?

I don't have to,
but I like to.

Well, then you'll like this.

I only know
how to make four things

and this is the only one
without chocolate.

I'm sure it'll be delicious.

Uh, we'll never eat that way.

(man on TV)
'We interrupt this broadcast
to bring you'

'a special news bulletin.'

'We have a runaway express
train on the green line.'

'It's just barreled through
Hobbs river station'

'heading south
at over 75 miles an hour.'

'At that rate, it should reach
the main Metropolis terminal'

'in eight minutes.'

'That area is being evacuated'

'but there are over 300 people
at risk on the train.'

I'm sorry, Superman.
Dinner's going to have to wait.

- I have to go.
- So do I.

Wait. What are you doing?

I'm going to stop the train.

You can't. You gave your word.

I have to, Lois.
You know I have to.

[sighs]

Clark and I'll meet you there.

Clark!

He's already on his way.

[sighs]
Great.

What kind of partner
are you, Clark?

You call this loyalty?

[instrumental music]

[imitating airplane]

[humming]

Superman to the rescue!

[horn honking]

Ah...it's going
to be a hot time

in the old town tonight.

(man on radio)
'It's 110 degrees'

'and thousands are fleeing
Metropolis for cooler weather.'

'In the news, Superman has again
violated the injunction.'

'Using his superpowers
to save 325'

'commuters on a runaway train..'

Lois, I think I got something!

I charted all the super
activity, just like you said.

Then I compared it to
the heat-distribution map

for the same time period.

The dates match
the temperature rises

but...get a load of this.

[beeping]

The really hot spots
aren't anywhere near

the super activity.

I knew it.

But nobody's going
to give up one theory

until we can prove another.

Well, if I start now, I can
have a mail-order physics degree

in say, 6 years.

I got a better idea,
call Dr. Goodman

the physicist
from the press conference.

She didn't believe
Superman was guilty, either.

Maybe she can tell us
something about these maps.

Lois, I need you to get down
to the courthouse right away.

I thought all I was good for
was puff pieces.

Now, look, I'm trying
to run a newsroom here

with everybody
missing in action.

'Even Kent called in
with heat exhaustion.'

So, it's you or nobody.

Superman's about ready
to turn himself in.

I'm on it. Jimmy,
fax this map to Dr. Goodman.

Tell her I'll call her
as soon as I get back.

- 'Lois!'
- Now what?

You tell Superman
I'm pulling for him.

I will, chief.

I will.

[crowd chanting]
Superman must go!

Superman must go!

- 'Superman must go!'
- Excuse me.

Superman must go!

Superman must go!
Superman must go!

Superman must go!

- Superman must go!
- Superman must go!

When I first arrived
in Metropolis

I said I came to help.

That's still how I feel..

But I'll have to find another
place and another way.

I have voluntarily agreed
to leave Metropolis

by noon tomorrow.

'I believe it's the best way to
put all of your fears to rest.'

I will miss everyone.
Thank you.

[indistinct chatter]

You can't leave.

I have no choice.

But they can't be right.

[instrumental music]

[grunts]

[music continues]

Uh, Lois? I, uh..

Hey, never mind.
It's not important.

It's okay, Jimmy.
What is it?

I sent everything we had
over to Dr. Goodman.

She said she would
take a look at it.

Thanks.

Do you think
we should give up?

[chuckles]
No way.

Me neither.

You see this?

I guess CK made it to the
courthouse today after all.

"The crowd reacted
with surprise and relief.

"It was over.
Superman knew it.

He felt something
strike him in the chest."

(Clark)
His eyes fell
on the face of a young boy

who appeared to hold back tears

as Superman picked up
the object..

...a Superman action figure.

Once priceless
to its young owner.

Superman wanted to return it,
but the boy was gone.

They say the man of steel
is invulnerable.

I don't think so.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

Don't be mad. We had to come.

I've never been so glad
to see anyone in my life.

Honey.

Oh, sweetheart.

- You don't have to do this.
- What choice do I have?

I don't get it, Clark.
I just don't get it.

You used your powers in
Smallville and it never got hot.

That was just
everyday stuff, dad.

Since I've been in Metropolis
I've been doing

some pretty big things.

But do you believe it?

Do you honestly think
you're causing this heat wave?

I don't know, mom.

Everybody else
seems to think so.

Well, who cares
what everyone else thinks?

This was your dream, Clark.
A good job..

A real life for yourself
here in Metropolis.

'Why should you lose that?'

It's only Superman
who has to leave.

I can't just turn it off, dad.

I can't look past
people who are hurting.

People in trouble,
knowing that I could help them

and having to stop myself.

I just.. I can't do that.

But you're such
a special person, Clark.

It's not fair
you're being punished for it.

Mom, please.

I've made up my mind.

Alright then.
We'll take you home, son.

No.

I can't go back to Smallville.

Well...I know it's not
the big city, but it's home.

It's not that, mom.
What if I am a solar conductor?

I can't take the chance
of hurting you and dad.

Well, then where are
you going to go?

I don't know yet.

Just away from the people
that I love the most.

[instrumental music]

- Lois?
- Mm.

Clark. I must've fallen asleep.

It's late, Lois.
You should go home.

[sighs]
There's no time.

Here. Take these over
to your desk and..

- What are you doing?
- I'm leaving Metropolis.

Mmh. Clark, I'm a little
too tired for jokes.

It's no joke.

Leaving?
As in quitting?

I'm going to work
for the "Smallville Post."

Managing editor.

I guess, I'm just not
cut out for big-city life.

Well, nobody's cut out
for big-city life.

That's what makes it
so exciting.

Look, I know there's
no good time to--

We're in the middle of a crisis.

Superman is on the line,
and you're out of here?

I just wanted to say goodbye.

Goodbye? We're partners!

You don't need a partner, Lois.

- You never did.
- Well, maybe not.

But I was s-starting
to like having one.

[instrumental music]

So, are you planning
on giving notice?

This is for Perry.

I was wondering if you might
give it to him for me.

- I get it.
- You do?

Well, it's obvious, Clark.

Nobody gives up a great job
in the middle of the night

because they have
a chance of a lifetime

to edit the
Smallville Gazette.

- Post.
- Whatever.

[sighs]
This isn't about a job.

Did you really think
I hadn't figured out

what it was
about you and Superman?

- What do you mean?
- You idolize the man, Clark.

And now he's in trouble,
and you share his pain.

Look, we all feel bad
about Superman.

But the only way to make it
right is to fight like crazy.

Don't give up on him because
he wouldn't give up on us.

Maybe you don't know him as well
as you think you do, Lois.

This is stupid, Clark,
go unpack your stuff

and, and let's get to work.

You're not a quitter.

[instrumental music]

Goodbye, Lois.

Are you sure
you're going to be okay?

- Fine, chief.
- Alright, now, look, Lois.

Kent was a heck of a reporter,
but so are you.

And if anybody

can find a way
to save Superman, you can.

Yes, sir.

Lois. Lois, you alright?

- I'm fine, Jimmy.
- Look, if you want, I could--

Just buzz me if you hear
from Dr. Goodman, okay?

Sure.

[instrumental music]

Hi, Lois.

- Okay, stop it.
- Stop what?

Stop trying to be so nice.

- All I said was hello.
- Exactly.

No little dig, no rude remark,
it's not normal.

Everybody around here's
treating me like

I just lost my best friend
or something.

- You and I should talk.
- Why would I want to do that?

Because I know more about
losing men than you might think.

First Superman and now Clark.

I don't know
who I'll miss more.

I know what'll cheer you up.

Cat, please.

Double, double chocolate fudge!

(Jimmy)
Lois!

I said buzz, Jimmy.

Dr. Goodman, Lois Lane. I hope
you're here with good news.

Well, I might be. I think
you should come with me.

I have something to show you.

It's just up ahead.

- What is?
- Your answer.

I feel like I'm in a sauna.

- Well, you are, sort of.
- What do you mean?

Below us is
the Metropolis aquifer

which is basically
just an underground system

of rivers and lakes.

But the temperature under
the aquifer is 46 degrees

even in the depth of summer.

Now in here
you can look right down

into the main body
of the aquifer.

(Lois)
'Boiling water?'

Yeah, and water boils
at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

This is what's causing
the heat wave?

Well, the geological pattern
of the aquifer is identical

to the heat distribution maps
that you faxed me.

So what's making
the water super-heat?

All I know is it's coming
from up above, not down below.

I did temperature studies.

It seems to be hottest
near Hobbs Bay.

Okay.

Look, there's the aquifer..

...and there's Hobbs Bay.

If you trace that up,
you get to..

...Lexcorp nuclear.

Well, it's not my specialty
but I would say the plant sprung

a major leak somewhere.

They're about to turn
that up to full power.

Yeah, well if they
turn it up to full power

the way it's leaking now
it could blow

the whole thing apart.

We could be looking
at a major meltdown.

A meltdown?

We got to find Superman.

Come on.

Knock knock.

Who's there, sir?

Superman.

Superman who?

Exactly.

Yes. Very droll, sir.

Hah, what a joyous day.

First my nuclear power plant
gets the go-ahead

because of an emergency
that I myself create.

And then, as an added bonus..

...I get to drive Superman
out of town for good.

Bye-bye. So long.

I've beaten him. I've won!

Yes, sir.

Oh, no.

This is a wonderful device.

And I shall have
to remember this

on one of those
dreary winter days

when my tan is fading.

But for now, all the heat
from Lexcorp nuclear

will go directly into
the Bay where it belongs.

Uh, but wouldn't that create
an ecological disaster, sir?

Plenty of fish
in the sea, Nigel.

Mayor Berkowitz. Lex Luthor.

Well, I should like very much
to have you by my side

when I throw the switch
that powers up

the Lexcorp nuclear plant.

Well done, sir.

(man on TV)
'We interrupt this program'

'to bring you a special report.'

'Here, live, from downtown'

'Metropolis, it's
Murray Mindlin.'

Superman has taken a super hike

and not soon enough as far as

this reporter's concerned.

Not only is he responsible

for baking Metropolis

but rumor has it,
his force field

is the real reason

the Metropolitans lost

the pennant this year.

This, among everything else--

Excuse me. This is important.

Ke-keep rolling. Superman.

If you can hear this, come back.
We've figured it out.

You're not causing the heat
and you never were

but there's an emergency
and we need you now.

Meet me at Lexcorp nuclear plant

and I'll explain everything.

And, Superman, hurry.

This is Murray Mindlin

and you heard it here first.

There's an emergency
at Lexcorp nuclear plant.

A meltdown in progress.

Superman, where are you
when we need you?

- Oh, come on. Yeah.
- Come on.

- Boo!
- Boo!

Bob, back to you.

Folks, folks,
can I have your attention?

I have some great news

and I'd like to
share it with you.

Ladies and gentlemen,
it is my pleasure to inform you

that within minutes,
air conditioners will be humming

throughout this
great city of ours.

Isn't that wonderful?

[applause]

Mr. Luthor.

Let's wait..

...no longer.

Stop!

I'm afraid that stopping is not
one of the options, Superman.

We think there's a leak
in the reactor core.

That's what's causing
the heat, not Superman.

It's impossible.

'What other explanation
can there be?'

Your plant is causing
the aquifer water to heat up.

Unless, of course, there's
some other reason, Luthor.

Well, of course not.
Believe me, there's no leak.

Well, then there's no leak.

We're on-line!
The fuel rods are hot!

- Can your men shut it down?
- No.

Once the sequence is initiated..

...it's physically impossible.

It's one of the safety features.

Wait. You can't go in there.

'The radioactivity
will kill you.'

(male #7)
'Warning! The reactor core
has been breached.'

'All personnel
must wear appropriate'

'protective equipment.'

'Warning. The reactor core
has been breached.'

'All personnel
must wear appropriate'

'protective equipment.'

[intense music]

The plant's a total loss.

And the city wants me to pay
all the clean-up expenses

for a leak that I had
completely under control

until Superman
decided to save the day.

Not only did he have the
pleasure of totally

dismantling my plant

but the radioactivity

didn't even affect him.

What more gloom do you
have to bring to my attention?

Well, sir, I thought
you'd be rather pleased to hear

that the Lexcorp
air conditioning division

did make a 2000% profit

over the last three weeks.

♪ Look for ♪

♪ The silver lining ♪

♪ Where'er a cloud
appears in the gloom ♪

♪ Remember somewhere ♪

♪ The sun is shining ♪

♪ And so the right thing ♪

♪ To do.. ♪♪

Snow on the ground,
Superman in the sky..

Everything's right
with the world.

Well, almost everything.

(Jimmy)
Hey, CK!

- Everything.
- Hey, Clark!

You don't know how many people
are gonna be happy to see you.

Hey, Kent,
I heard you were doing

a little early spring cleaning.

- Chief, I--
- Now, look, son.

'In case you hadn't noticed,
it's wintertime out there.'

Now, why don't you
just take this stuff

put it back on your desk
and, uh, get to work?

I think Lois is going
to need some help

with that nuclear
power plant follow-up.

Thank you.

I'll take this
before you can change your mind.

Don't worry, son.

That heat made us all
a little bit crazy.

I, uh..

I figured you'd want this back.

- Y-you didn't read it?
- I didn't think I needed to.

I knew you'd be back.

I guess you knew me
better than I thought.

Well, you really did it.

You saved Superman.

And he saved Metropolis..

...even after the way
he was treated.

I guess he couldn't
give up after all.

Neither could you.

So...there was no job
in Smallville, was there?

No.

Well, I guess if I could forgive
Superman for almost leaving

I suppose
I can forgive you, too.

- Thanks.
- After all, you're only human.

So, what do you think
of our lead?

That's not
how you spell aquifer.

Easy, Kent.
You can be replaced.

I was already starting to look.

[instrumental music]

[theme music]