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Introduced as a charming, slightly rebellious street kid, Bart brings a fresh energy to Smallville. His chemistry with Clark is instant, even if their ethics don't exactly align at first.

"Run" is the fifth episode in the fourth season of Smallville, and seventy-first episode overall. It aired on October 20, 2004. Smallville Wiki Run | Smallville Wiki

Wait, did Clark Kent just meet his match? This week’s episode didn’t just give us a new "freak of the week"—it gave us the . The Highlights: [S4E5] Run

"I'll see you around, Clark... if you can keep up." — Bart Allen

Run | Smallville Wiki

Bart mentions he’s looking for other "special" people. Could this be the beginning of something much bigger? A team, perhaps? Also, did anyone catch those alias names on his fake IDs? Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West... the lore is deep!

"Run" is arguably one of the best episodes of the early seasons. It expands the world beyond Smallville and gives us a glimpse into a future where Clark isn't the only hero on the planet. Introduced as a charming, slightly rebellious street kid,

It’s the moment we all wanted. Watching Clark try to keep up with Bart's speed only to realize he’s been left in the dust (literally) is a rare "humbling" moment for our resident Man of Steel.