More scoop about “Homecoming” which airs this Friday from TV Guide.
I can’t wait for Smallville’s 200th episode! What can you tell me about it? — Tyler
ADAM: While Clark takes a trip down memory lane with the surprisingly helpful Brainiac 5 (James Marsters), it’s his trip to the future that will most help him become the Man of Steel. What Clark sees “galvanizes his confidence,” executive producer Brian Peterson says. “He comes out [of the episode] as the leader that we know Superman to be. His leadership skills sort of jump up to the next level and that sort of maintains all the way through the rest of the season,” adds executive producer Kelly Souders.

It’s about time he gained some confidence!
He’s a joke compared to Kara, who has now upstaged him in almost every respect.