Haywire

 is the fourth episode of the first season of Superman & Lois.

Synopsis
Lois keeps probing into Morgan's involvement with Smallville. Meanwhile, Sam tells Clark to choose between being a superhero and a father.

Plot
Sam comes to Smallville asking for Clark’s help when a villain Thaddeus Kilgrave, leader of Intergang, is being transported out of Metropolis’ prison, due to Superman’s absence. Sam finds out about Jordan’s powers, and advises the brothers not to rely on their father. Superman appears too late to stop Kilgrave’s escape. Morgan Edge goes around Smallville to appeal to the townspeople before they vote on allowing him to re-open the mines. Lois tries to publish a scathing article against him, but Lois’ old contract prevents her. Lois tries to get Clark to show up to the meeting but gets tied up with Kilgrave. Lois and Lana bond over drinks. Meanwhile, Tag Harris, Jonathan’s teammate who broke his arm, starts vibrating crazily and tries to hide it. Jordan tries to save Tag but fails. As Superman is struggling to fight Kilgrave, he hears Jonathan call for help, giving him strength. Tag is taken to the DoD to be monitored. Sam, seeing that Clark is putting his family at higher priority than the world, creates Contingency Plan 7734 to be used against Superman. Meanwhile, Edge and Larr start digging into the mines, and find X-Kryptonite to help expand his super-powered army.