Tess is convinced Clark is "The Traveler" and uses the plane's life-threatening situation as a loyalty and power test.
In this episode, Tess Mercer attempts to force Clark Kent to reveal his secret powers by orchestrating an explosion on her private jet during a trip to Los Angeles. Clark is forced to save the plane without exposing his identity to her. Meanwhile, Davis Bloome (Doomsday) discovers that killing criminals helps him suppress the "monster" within, while Jimmy Olsen struggles with a growing addiction to painkillers and paranoia regarding Davis's true nature. Director: Kevin G. Fair Writers: Turi Meyer and Al Septien [S8E16] Turbulence
Tom Welling (Clark), Cassidy Freeman (Tess), Sam Witwer (Davis), and Aaron Ashmore (Jimmy) Major Plot Points Tess is convinced Clark is "The Traveler" and
Jimmy witnesses Davis killing someone, but due to his recent drug use, Chloe and Clark believe he is hallucinating from pain medication. Davis realizes that the internal "demon" stays quiet
Davis realizes that the internal "demon" stays quiet when he kills, leading him to target a drug dealer in this episode.
The episode features the song "I Don't Care" by Apocalyptica (feat. Adam Gontier).