[s2e13] | Suspect

Struggling under his father's thumb, Lex is a prime suspect due to Lionel’s recent maneuvers to regain control of LexCorp.

The episode kicks off with Lionel Luthor being shot at LuthorCorp, leading to a shocking primary suspect: . Found passed out in his truck with a bottle of tequila and a smoking gun, Jonathan appears to have finally reached his breaking point with the Luthors. [S2E13] Suspect

Overall, "Suspect" remains one of Smallville 's most memorable episodes for its narrative complexity and its focus on the psychological impact of the Luthor family’s influence on the Smallville community. Struggling under his father's thumb, Lex is a