Without the approval of his father, Clark kicks off Senior Year by trying out for the Smallville High Football Team, who are now coached by Jason Teague. Former acne ridden nerd, Abigail, returns from the summer looking beautiful after some Kryptonite powered plastic surgery that spells trouble for Lana and a former tormentor. Martha accepts a job managing the Talon while Lois starts working for the Torch and gets just a little closer to Clark.