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Redux is the sixth episode of the second season of the WB original series, Smallville. The episode was written by Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner and was directed by Chris Long. It originally aired on October 29, 2002.

Plot
In physical education class, during a swim race, Clark's opponent suddenly drowns in the water. Clark pulls him out of the pool, only to find that his opponent has suddenly aged 60 years between the time he drowned and the time he was pulled out. Clark and Chloe investigate the death and it leads them to a long trail of similar events left behind by another student -- over the course of more than eighty years.

Meanwhile, the Kent farm is in financial trouble but Jonathan asks Martha not to seek help from her father. Eager to know why his grandfather and his father cannot get along, Clark tries repeatedly to reunite them.

Also, Lana discovers a photo of her mother with an unidentified man. She finds out that her parents were separated for a short time once, and that she was born shortly after they got back together, leading her to believe that the unidentified man may be her father.

Quotes
Mr. Reynolds: A person is judged by the company they keep. In my experience, Lex Luthor doesn't have friends. He sees people as a means towards an end. Clark: I don't think that's true. Mr. Reynolds: Time will tell.