Warning: SPOILERS for the Superman & Lois episode “Always My Hero” are ahead! When Superman & Lois was renewed for Season 4 in June 2023, it became clear just days later was needed to happen in order to deliver what ended up being the DC TV show’s final season.

Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 4 Episode 3 “Always My Hero.”] Superman & Lois isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to hitting fans where it hurts in the final season.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Superman & Lois, season 4, episode 3, "Always My Hero." Superman & Lois didn't take long to bring Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) back from the dead in the final season — but one major character had to sacrifice himself in order for the Man of Steel to return.

One of the small screen's most beloved comic book adaptations gets its swan song, with season 4 of Superman & Lois taking us to Metropolis and Smallville one last time.  Originally intended to last for at least seven seasons,

Watch new episodes in the final chapter for free with trials from Fubo and DIRECTV Stream. “ Superman & Lois ” follows the Man of Steel, Clark Kent, and famed journalist Lois Lane as they parent their sons Jordan and Jonathan.

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The third episode of Superman and Lois season 4 is every bit as traumatic as the premiere. Here's what went down and what it all really means.