+++Warning, this contains spoilers from season 1, but no major spoilers from the second season+++
The 22-episode second season of Lois and Clark aired during the 1994/1995 TV season. In my opinion, this is the best season of the series and definitely the high point after which the show started to decline. It picks up down the line from the events of the first season finale in which Lex had jumped off his building, and Clark told Lois he just wanted to remain friends. Of course, even though John Shea had left as a series regular, Lex still had a presence in the storylines. Several episodes involve him and introduce new characters, such as his ex-wife, played by Emma Samms, and his doctor, played by Denise Crosby. There was more cast turnover, with Michael Landes leaving the show and Jimmy and Justin Whalen taking over that role. I don't think Whalen did a bad job, but I preferred Landes.
This season also introduced new characters such as The Prankster (played by the wonderful Bronson Pinchot) and Professor Emil Hamilton (played by John Pleshette). One of the season's best episodes involves H.G. Wells and a fugitive from the future named Tempus, who knows that Clark is Superman and involves a trip to the past to save Superman as a baby. There is also an incredible slate of recognizable guest stars, including Raquel Welch, Sherman Hemsley playing the Toymaster, Isabel Sanford as his assistant, Cindy Williams, Peter Scolari, Melora Hardin, and the great Bruce Campbell. The season ends on a massive cliffhanger that sets up season three.
The DVD set is a six-disc set. The extras include a commentary track on the episode "Season's Greedings" by Dean Cain (who also wrote the episode), a making-of featurette on the making of season two, and a featurette about the series' fans. So, there is a good amount of material if you like watching the bonus features. The season is very good, even with the cast departures like Landes, Shea, and Tracy Scoggins. To me, Hatcher really carries the show as Lois, even more than Clark/Superman does. Lane Smith is great in almost every scene, and K Callan and Eddie Jones are wonderful as Clark's Earth parents. So, if you are a fan of the Superman story, this is definitely worth watching.
This season also introduced new characters such as The Prankster (played by the wonderful Bronson Pinchot) and Professor Emil Hamilton (played by John Pleshette). One of the season's best episodes involves H.G. Wells and a fugitive from the future named Tempus, who knows that Clark is Superman and involves a trip to the past to save Superman as a baby. There is also an incredible slate of recognizable guest stars, including Raquel Welch, Sherman Hemsley playing the Toymaster, Isabel Sanford as his assistant, Cindy Williams, Peter Scolari, Melora Hardin, and the great Bruce Campbell. The season ends on a massive cliffhanger that sets up season three.
The DVD set is a six-disc set. The extras include a commentary track on the episode "Season's Greedings" by Dean Cain (who also wrote the episode), a making-of featurette on the making of season two, and a featurette about the series' fans. So, there is a good amount of material if you like watching the bonus features. The season is very good, even with the cast departures like Landes, Shea, and Tracy Scoggins. To me, Hatcher really carries the show as Lois, even more than Clark/Superman does. Lane Smith is great in almost every scene, and K Callan and Eddie Jones are wonderful as Clark's Earth parents. So, if you are a fan of the Superman story, this is definitely worth watching.
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