Originally aired November 19, 2002
Written by Mark Verheiden
Directed by Craig Zisk
Overachieving student Ian Randall uses his power to duplicate himself so he can date Lana and Chloe simultaneously in order to further his chances of earning a scholarship. Martha considers quitting her job after Jonathan injures himself while working alone on the farm. After an incident with a traffic cop, Lex is forced to attend an anger management class and meets Dr. Helen Bryce.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Asshole Victim:
- A mild example is the traffic cop whose cart Lex smashes with a golf club.
- The B Grade: Ian's response to Mr. Frankel refusing to give him a passing grade? Kill him.
- Disney Villain Death: One of Ian's clones suffers this fate.
- Hospital Hottie: Dr. Helen Bryce
- Interrupted Intimacy: Clark walks in on Chloe making out with Ian (or one of his duplicates; it's hard to tell).
- It's All About Me: Ian's actions demonstrate a high opinion of himself, such as claiming that Clark's 'vendetta' against him is only because the girls who used to like Clark now like him, and creating a 'suicide note' for Lana and Chloe that presents their actions as being based on their inability to be with Ian.
- Mundane Utility: Clark uses his X-ray vision to help Pete find out what his grade for shop class is (which also reveals that Ian got a lower grade).
- Self-Duplication: Ian has the power to make copies of himself (although he can apparently only make one duplicate at a time).
- Tropaholics Anonymous: After losing his temper and smashing a traffic cop's car with a golf club, Lex is forced to attend an anger management class, where he runs into Helen.
- Villain of the Week: Ian Randall, who can make copies of himself.
