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Precipice is the 19th episode of the second season of the WB original series, Smallville. The episode was written by Clint Carpenter and was directed by Thomas J. Wright. It originally aired on April 22, 2003.

Plot
After Lana is almost sexually assaulted by a college student, Clark loses control and injures the boy. When the Kents are sued for punitive damages that could cost them the farm, Clark begins to question his powers while trying to find a way out of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's ex-boyfriend arrives in town intent on winning her back, but when she turns him down, he stabs her, prompting Lex to take the law into his own hands.

Quotes

 * Lex: Trust me, eccentric bald kids sit pretty low on the prep school totem pole.

Featured music

 * "Becoming" by Adam Tenenbaum
 * "(Don't Fear the) Reaper" by Gus
 * "Princess" by Matt Nathanson
 * "Don't forget me" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
 * "Let Me Be the One" by Sammi Morelli
 * "Shakedown!" by TheSTART - Shakedown!