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In , titled "Jitters," the story focuses on a disgruntled former LuthorCorp employee, Earl Jenkins, who suffers from violent, uncontrollable "jitters"—massive tremors caused by exposure to experimental Level 3 toxins. The Plot Summary

: The episode highlights the lengths Lionel Luthor will go to protect his business interests, even at the cost of human lives. Watch Smallville S01E (8)

You can find more detailed episode guides and character breakdowns on sites like the Smallville Wiki or TV Maze. In , titled "Jitters," the story focuses on

: This is a pivotal episode for Lex’s character arc, as he actively works against his father’s corruption to do the "right thing." : This is a pivotal episode for Lex’s

: Earl Jenkins claims he was experimented on at a secret "Level 3" facility within the LuthorCorp plant. When Lionel Luthor denies the level even exists, Earl takes a class of students—including Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan—hostage during a field trip to the plant.

: Clark’s loyalty to a family friend drives his motivation to save Earl rather than just stopping him.

: Lex Luthor, desperate to prove he is different from his father, offers himself as a hostage in exchange for the students. He also begins to realize that his father, Lionel Luthor , has been keeping dangerous secrets right under his nose.