: As part of his ongoing training, Jor-El temporarily grants Clark the ability to hear the thoughts of others . While intended as a lesson in human nature, it leads to comedic and awkward moments, particularly when he inadvertently listens to Lois Lane's internal monologue.

The designation most prominently refers to the fourth episode of the ninth season of the superhero series Smallville , which originally aired on October 16, 2009. Smallville Season 9, Episode 4: "Echo"

In this episode, several major plotlines converge around Clark Kent's developing powers and Oliver Queen's downward spiral:

: Winslow Schott (Toyman) resurfaces to take revenge on Oliver Queen. He disrupts a Queen Industries gala by planting a bomb and demanding that Oliver publicly confess to murdering Lex Luthor.