: Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex has had a psychotic break, eventually institutionalizing his own son and using electroshock therapy to wipe Lex’s memories.
: After surviving a plane crash and a desert island, Lex Luthor becomes obsessed with exposing his father's crimes. Smallville Season 3
: The season's emotional peak, "Memoria," provides a tragic look at Lex’s childhood and the "particular brand of parenting" that shaped the future villain. Reviewing Smallville (Season Three) - Fandom Factory : Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex
While Clark struggles with his destiny, the Luthors engage in a Shakespearean battle for control. Smallville Season 3