Originally aired October 19, 2006
Written by Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders
Directed by Michael Rohl
Green Arrow makes his debut by stealing a rare necklace from Martha at a LuthorCorp charity auction.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Arrow Catch: Clark performs one when Green Arrow fires an arrow at him.
- Corrupt Corporate Executive: Lionel doesn't call the police because he is this.
- Averted by Oliver, who's stealing from the rich to help others.
- Dare to Be Badass: In the final scene, Oliver tells Clark that he can do a lot more with his powers than helping the people he cares about.Oliver: Clark, you have abilities I couldn't even dream of, and I admire that you use them to save the people you're close to.Clark: But?Oliver: But there's a whole world of people out there, Clark. They need us. With your potential, you can't wait for them to come to you. When you're ready to do something about that, you let me know.
- Debt Detester: Martha and Clark detest the idea that the former effectively owes Lionel for the stolen necklace.
- Hero Antagonist: Oliver takes the place of Villain of the Week in this episode.
- Involuntary Charity Donation: What Oliver's victims make.
- Just Like Robin Hood: Oliver steals stolen goods and donates the proceeds to charity.
- Laser Hallway: Where Clark meets Oliver.
- Mundanger
- Old Money: Oliver has a coat of arms because he is this. This helps Clark identify him.
- Secret-Keeper: Oliver becomes aware of Clark's secret, and Clark likewise becomes privy to his double life as Green Arrow.
- Tranquilizer Dart: Or, in this case, a tranquilizer arrow.
- You Owe Me: Clark makes this claim in an attempt to get Lionel's necklace back.
