Smallville (2001)
S08E19 Stiletto
Episode Overview
Lois is convinced that landing a major story is essential for cementing her status as a top reporter, but she just can't seem to catch the elusive red/blue blur. When Chloe gets mugged, Lois bravely intervenes, seizing the chance to create a new superhero persona, Stiletto, who is supposedly granting Lois exclusive interviews. Clark worries that Lois might put herself in danger by acting as a hero, but when he finds himself in a tight spot with thugs holding kryptonite, it's Lois who steps up to rescue him and prove her worth.