20 Best Superman TV Episodes Of All Time

20. "Finale" - Smallville

For an entire generation of people, Smallville defined Superman. In 2011, Smallville's final hour delivered on a ten-year promise; Clark Kent finally escaped the demons that haunted him since his arrival on Earth and fully embraced his destiny as Superman.

It was a long road, featuring numerous trials against iconic super-villains and a broken friendship with Lex Luthor.

Series star Tom Welling delivers a magnificent performance, showcasing a Clark Kent that is finally who he was meant to be; a confident hero, bereft of the many burdens and ghosts that weighed him down for ten years.

The series finale of Smallville capped off an amazing run for the record-breaking series. It was one that not everyone believed in, but one that had a dedicated and devoted fanbase that was ready to see their Superman finally take flight.