The House of El: Superman, Smallville & The DCU

LEX IS VISITED BY THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE - Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is given an envelope with damaging information that will destroy Jonathan's (John Schneider) life and must decide whether he will use it as it will also bring harm to Clark (Tom Welling) and Martha (Annette O'Toole). Before he can decide what to do, Lex is shot and falls into a coma. He dreams that his mother (Alisen Down) visits him and shows him the life he could lead if he walks away from his father (John Glover) and LuthorCorp. In this alternate life, Lex is happily married to Lana (Kristin Kreuk) with a baby on the way. Meanwhile, Chloe (Allison Mack) asks Clark to use his powers to deliver Christmas presents to needy kids. Robin and Derek spend Christmas Eve rewatching Smallville's first Christmas episode, "Lexmas" which aired 20 years ago this month and discuss their own holiday TV/Film traditions.

JOHN SCHNEIDER DIRECTS — When a Kiwatche Indian (guest star Nathaniel Arcand, “The Lone Ranger”) steals a mythic knife from the caves, he is bestowed with superpowers similar to Clark’s, causing the young man to believe he is the legendary Naman, “the man who fell from the stars.” Clark learns the Kiwatche legend foretold of a knife that could kill Naman and sets out to reclaim it before the young Indian can use it on Lionel John Glover. PETE IS TORTURED BY A CROOKED FBI AGENT - Clark decides to tell Lana his secret so they can finally be together. Meanwhile, an errant FBI agent (guest star Gary Hudson) kidnaps and tortures Pete to try and force him to reveal Clark's secret. Also, Lex panics after the FBI gives him 24 hours to turn over information on his father or face jail time, but help arrives from an unexpected source. Derek and Tucker discuss two of the final episodes of season 3 of Smallville. Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.

Derek and Luke "The Geek of Steel" Bugg discuss the imminent trailer for "Supergirl;" what they hope to see, hear and learn from the preview for the upcoming film based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely's "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" from DC Comics. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.

Frank and Derek begin to wind down on the season three rewatch of Smallville and begin prep for season 4 starting in 2026.

Derek and Frank sit down live in front of an audience at Cleveland Public Library with "Action Comics" and "Book of El" writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson to discuss the legacy of the Man of Steel during Cleveland's superhero homecoming celebration in July. Special thanks to Cleveland Public Library for inviting The House of El to moderate the conversation!

Derek and Luke discuss some of their favorite moments from the past summer from the worlds of Superman and Smallville, and look ahead to the future. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.

The season comes to a close as William and Derek wind things down and choose their MVP, while looking to what's next for the 11th Street Kids.

Derek and William discuss the penultimate chapter of Peacemaker's second episode and the consequences of Peacemaker's actions.

As the truth of the alternate dimension is revealed, William and Derek get into the possible outcomes of the 11th Street Kids in the final two episodes.

William and Derek prepare for the final three episodes of Peacemaker's sophomore season.

Alien tech and eagle hunters - William and Derek get into it all on the latest episode of "Peacemaker."

Acclaimed actress Neva Howell sits down with Derek Russell of The House of El to discuss her role as Martha 'Ma' Kent in this summer's "Superman."

Derek and Luke hop on the mic to chat about the announcement of James Gunn's "Man of Tomorrow" - the next film in the Superman DCU saga. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.

Season two continues as William and Derek pose the question: What is exactly is this new dimension/Earth?

Peacemaker season 2 continues as William and Derek break down the ramifications of chapter two.

William and Derek review the season two premiere of "Peacemaker," discuss what's canon and what's not in the newly formed DCU and make predictions for what's to come in this new universe.

Emmy-Award winner Christopher McDonald (Ron Troupe) joins The House of El to discuss "Superman."

Luke - The Geek of Steel - and Steve sit down with Derek to talk about everything they loved about this summer's "Superman." Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.

Derek sits down with William Goodman and Dane Davenport to dive in on James Gunn's "Superman" in a first of a series of episodes based around film as the Summer of Superman specials continue.

The House of El goes live following the premiere of "Superman" in Cleveland, Ohio on July 11, 2025 with a panel of titans from the pages of DC Comics (including Brian Michael Bendis, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Andrew Aydin, Sina Grace, Grace Ellis and Gene Luen Yang) to discuss the new film.