Lex Luthor rises from the dead and tries to convince Lois to join him in an underground lair filled with rats. Sounds romantic and tempting, sure.... but on the other hand, Clark has just asked Lois out. Hmmm... Pearl Jam concert with Clark, or Rat Lair with Lex? Such difficult questions can only be presented in The Phoenix!
Lex isn't the only one who's back, though! Rollie Vale returns, armed with Kryptonite ("What are you going to do with that?" asks Ace Reporter Lois Lane.) Nigel St. John makes his first appearance since that debacle with Jack and the globe. Dr. Gretchen Kelly brings people to life -- but she can't save herself from death. And Sheldon Bender, try as he might, just can't get any seclusion on his dang yacht!
But the real reason we show up for this episode? The "Almost-First Date" scene. It's sultry. It's chaotic. Things get broken, sexy silhouettes are spotted, and wine ends up all over the floor.
Our special guest this week is Stuart Mulrain, longtime FOLC and host of the And Why Not? podcast!
Our special feature this week is: Lex Luthor in the comics!
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The Phoenix first aired on February 12, 1995
Written by Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Directed by Philip Sgriccia
Starring Teri Hatcher, Dean Cain, Justin Whalin, and Lane Smith
Featuring John Shea, Denise Crosby, Christian Clemenson, Toy Jay, Barry Livingston, Sal Viscuso, Randy Crowder, and the unfortunate demise of Perry's office chair.
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Tangents Include: Early 1995 movies, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Pearl Jam ticket prices, Star Trek: TNG, Smallville, John Shea's hair
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