The polar opposite of Batman. Batman is who he is, Bruce is the mask. The juxtaposition is incredible, as Bruce was born a human, and has to put on a suit to become Batman, yet Batman has taken over his consciousness, to the point where Bruce, the actual man, is the mask, and Batman, the costume, has become the man. Whereas Superman, or Kal-El, born a Kryptonian, a man who is NOT human, yet becomes human by how he was raised, accepts that Clark is who he truly is, and Superman is his mask, when biologically, Superman IS who and what he is. In a sense, both men have become their masks.

"Superman is what I can do, _Clark_ is who I am." This right here. She's all impressed by the cape, but doesn't seem to really care who it is underneath the glamor. She's like those people who start a relationship with a celebrity, then can't handle the persons real life

And that, right there is perhaps the biggest difference between Superman and Batman.

"You oughta run for President, oh but you can't! You weren't born here" damn, Lois is gunnin' for everyone.

Lois is just pissed that she wasn't a good enough reporter to see through the charade.

Dean Cain is the coolest Clark Kent, not necessary the best Superman, but defintely the best Clark Kent.

I love how this show portrays Clark as the man he truly is and Superman as the disguise. If you think about it, he was Clark way before he was Superman. I mean he was raised as Clark Kent before he even knew that he was from a different planet let alone before he became Superman! I think that that aspect really strengthens and enriches his character. This is one of the few ways that I like Superman portrayed, I find the "man" more interesting than the "super". And Dean Cain is by far my favorite Clark!!!!

"Superman is what I can do, Clark is who I am." - That's is the best line said in that show.

"How can I trust you again?" Because both as Superman and Clark, I've always been an upstanding citizen that people can trust?

"You're a liar. There's nothing worse." I think she's being dramatic. There are murders, rapists, pedophiles, war criminals. There are so many things worse than a liar.

"Superman is what I can do. Clark is who I am" You tell her, my friend 👍😀

Perfectly captures what the series was going for. Superman is the alias/identity, Clark is who he actually is.

One of the best lines in the Superman series.

Teri Hatcher is the best Lois Lane ever! And although Dean Cain isn’t the best Superman, he’s a great Clark Kent and his chemistry with Teri Hatcher really made this show work.

That's the essence of Superman right there. Superman is what he can do, it's not who he is, he is Clark Kent. Even in the animated series, he refers to himself as Clark, in small moments where he berates himself.

The statement "Superman is what I can do,Clark is who I am" totally sums up this character & how he was written/described in very 1st issue of "Superman ". Very well done👌

I grew up with both Smallville and Lois and Clark. Erica Durance was a great Lois, but for me the definitive Lois will always be Teri Hatcher.

the most important line of dialogue in all of Superman's lore

This whole scene encapsulates why I love this show.

Superman is what I can do... Clark is who I am. The most Superman line ever. Man this show really got the character. He was raised as clark kent, that's who he is. Superman is what he chose to do and become. At the end of the day when the costume comes off and he comes home he's clark kent, son of jonathan and martha kent. Raised onna farm and a great journalist. He's still just a dude. That's what I've always loved about Superman. He eats pizza just like the rest of us. He just so happens to be the best dude there is. It's who he was raised to be. He was the best of humanity. And he represents what we can become if we just try. Not the powers but what the man who uses them believes in. Superman is what he could do always. But clark kent is what defines how he uses those powers.

That one line is the key to writing a compelling superman.

This show had a special kind of magic. Not every episodes but most. Lois and Clark 🔥🔥🔥

Dean Cain is the coolest Superman...and most real Clark Kent...he dealt with the issues..and got the girl.

I grew up watching this show! No other will be as amazing and original as this one was!

I miss this show!

Man I miss well written DC shows.

“Bruce Wayne is what I do. Batman is who I am.”

That comment by Clark. ‘Do you think it was easy watching you swoon over superman while ignoring me?’ That is literally like a girl describing her perfect man, you fit the description, but friendzones you.

These two are probably the best picks they could ever cast as Lois Lane & Clark Kent

Best line in the series. It speaks to the truth of the character

I love this series to this day.And this scene is near perfect,this is the best portray about Kal-el.This is what superman's character is about:he is 1st Clark,then Superman.He loves to live human with friends,love then when trouble he solves it as Sup then back to being human.Recently his character is about being alien,where originally he was an alien who just wants a normal life and loves being human.

I loved Dean Cain in this. I will always remember him as original TV Superman.

Loved this show. Never was a fan of superman before it or after, didn't read comics either, but somehow this show dragged me in. Very great cast, acting, dialogue and fun action scenes. Also great camera work.

I tell ya Lois really needed to calm down here cause Clark did have his reasons for not telling her.

*LOVE THIS SHOW!*

Favorite episode from the show and probably my favorite line to describe the dual personality.

Great scene this is what made me a Superman fan Dean cain nailed it as Clark and Superman he made the character down to earth

I love when Tempus makes fun of her for being fooled by the glasses.

It's not who I am but what I do defines me. -Rachel Dawes/ Bruce Wayne/ Batman.

Batman is a man trying to be a god While Superman is a god trying to be human

Surprisingly down to earth show.

They're real and they're spectacular.

My favorite "Lois and Clark" episode of all time. Yay!

Why are we not giving props to Teri Hatcher cause she can act

Lois fell for Clark way before she found out or truly suspected he was Superman while when she first met Clark she was not too nice to him but she was not really nice to too many people but even then she showed that she cared for him deeply and saw him as her friend and student in a way yeah.

I remember reading from somewhere about Christopher Reeve telling the casting director for Superman that he was all set to playing double roles. The director corrected him and said that he's Superman all the time, and Clark Kent was just an act. This is my favorite L&C episode because of how it broke that Superman mold, and it was amazing. People say Superman is boring because he's basically a nigh-invincible superhero who can fly, who can freeze and melt things at a distance, bullets literally bounce off of and can turn back time. His one weakness is a rare metal that's not even found on this planet. All the troubles of the world felt contrived beside a literal god with that kind of power. If they had kept Superman as human as possible the way this show did as outlined by this one line, he might have been more interesting.

Saturday nights during the mid 90's weren't complete without The new adventures of Superman.

For those who doubt, look at at this way; he was born Kal-El, but he never got the chance to be Kal-El. Why? Because, he was sent away while he was just an infant. His Kryptonan life as it might have been never had a chance to take root. He wasn't even aware he was from Krypton, his own birth name, nor his birth parents names, until well in to adulthood. Clark grew up as I'm sure many orphans do, wondering if his birth parents simply didn't want him for some reason. (Such a heavy notion for any child to bear, sad.) Once, he landed on Earth, the kindly Kents found the baby, named him, Clark, elected to raise him as the THIER son. As young as he was at the time, Johnathan and Martha are the only parents he could possibly remember. Being Clark Kent is the only viable life he ever had. Clark developed some extraordinary abilities, starting in his teens, but kindness begets kindness. Thanks to the Kents upbringing, Clark sought to use his extra talents in a positive way. The Kents weren't jusk kind they were wise, they warned Clark that 'if people found out about (his unusual aspect,) they'd lock him in a lab, and dissect him like a frog" After college Clark bopped around the world, putting his abilities to work clandestinely, then moving on before people could figure out the truth about him. When he came to Metropolis, Clark interviewed at the Planet, was introduced to Lois and was immediately smitten. That's when he made up his mind that wanted to stay put. Of course, Metropolis is a major city and he had the 'powers problem' to deal with. The idea for a disguise, so he could use his powers openly, stemmed from something Lois told him; she said, "from now on, do what I do; bring a change of clothes to work.' Clark fleshed out the idea with his parents, and Martha designed costume and The Outfit was born. After he performed a very public rescue, it was Lois, whom gave him the name 'Superman', in an artical she wrote. The rest of the world's press picked up and and ran with it. That's when the genie was out of the bottle, Superman was born and Clark was stuck with him. Our guy ment what he said here; 'Superman is,what he can do, but Clark *IS* who he *IS*. As for Lois, her view if Clark was initially very negative, in her eyes, he was a 'hack from Nowheresville, and Mr Greenjeans', she was very dismissive of Clark. After Superman cane on the scene, the difference in Lois, is like night and day. She refers to Superman as 'Greek God', right in front of Clark, and she gets very gooy eyed when Supes is around. As Lois and Clark work together, he slowly began to earn her respect and, tbe did have a friendship, in a professional sense, but she didn't think of Clark in a romantic way, by the time of this episode. Lois was still holding to notion that Superman might come around to romantic interest in her as,well. The reason Lois so upset is not only that Clark wasn't the one to tell her his secret, but a villain did instead. (Spoiler Alert: Clark never tells Lois that he also, Superman. At least not,directly anyway.) The bad guy isn't kind about it either. He taunts and mocks Lois, in a way designed to make her feel 'galacticly stupid' for failing to figure out the truth on her own. Lois didn't take into account, that trust is a two way street, and given the Jeckel and Hide mentally that she had been displaying to Clark and Superman, that maybe he didn't completely trust her either. Clark didn't really want Lois love him for his powers as the Alien Superman, but as the person, the human he was raised to be; Clark Kent. Clark knew that at this time, Lois was not at point that he needed her to be for him feel comfortable opening up, so he couldn't tell his truth to her.

I loved this scene.

Lois and Clark 😍

Problem with Lois, the guy has got obvious morally correct reasons for not saying anything and she spits it back in his face. The new new Clark and lois this year is such a breath of fresh air.

This is one of the best descriptions of what makes Kent tick, he's been Clark his whole life, Superman is also who he is, but it's Clark that made Superman human. Clark is the heart & core of Superman. Superman - Up In The Sky #04 also illustrates this So does Superman 3 "Clark vs Superman" fight

One of my favorite episodes

First to comment? That's just Super! Anyway, I remember this scene from Lois & Clark so long ago, and the "Superman is what I can do, Clark is who I am" line is the absolute best thing Superman ever said. It's just a simple yet powerful statement. This show was outstanding.

A fundemental underatanding of his character. Superman is a good natured human before an all powerful godlike alien.

This is how I wish Batman was written. I'm a big fan of Batman, but at the end of the day, he's just some orphan in a bat costume. Contrary to what others think, I see Bruce Wayne as the man and Batman as what that man can do. That's kinda why I like Batman: The Animated Series so much. In the end, we always see Bruce Wayne. He shines through his cape and cowl. We see a human with emotions and feelings. If Batman were the true identity and Bruce Wayne was the mask, then why does a dead Thomas Wayne's disappointment terrify him? Batman shouldn't be afraid of a dead man's disappointment. Bruce Wayne should, especially if that dead man is his father. I love it when superheroes can be human. It just builds so incredibly onto their character.

"You're a liar. There's nothing worse." How sheltered _are_ you?

I feel like writing a comment here just because I see a lot of people seem to think that this quote is wrong. Clark is not stating by saying that clark is a disguise for him being superman. In fact he is saying the opposite, he is saying that superman is his disguise for the use of his powers. When he was raised on the Kent farm he was raised to be one person Clark kent, a man with great gifts. (There was no duality in that moment, no superman) He has always been one person through out the whole story Clark Kent, he only became superman when he realized he couldn’t use his powers something that also make him clark kent, while at the same time living a normal life as clark kent. Yes he is superman but superman is just a flashy costume meant to disguise clark from being noticeable to the world.

"You're a liar. Theres nothing worse." I dont know. Id rather be lied to than beaten, murdered, raped, or stolen from, especially if it was a lie about something that was none of my business anyway.

So this is where supergirl got the supergirl is what I can do but kara is who I am quote from

I met Dean before - he was a really friendly guy!

It's understandable for Lois to get mad at Clark for being Superman and it's understandable for Clark not telling Lois that he is Superman. There are reasons why superheroes have alter egos and why they never reveal their true identities. If the villains they fight found out who they really are, the lives of their families and friends will put in great danger and superheroes have to be careful with who they trust. If Bruce Wayne revealed or someone exposed to the police and the press that he was Batman, the police would go after him for his acts of vigilantism and Bruce Wayne would be forced to answer for all the things he has done as Batman and all the villains he fought and had put away would go after Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne did what he did as Batman because he fought for justice and Clark Kent does what he does as Superman because fights to save people and fights for truth and justice and what is right.

It isn't said enough but Dean cain really looked like Superman just stepped off a comic page.

I love that this is in 4:3 expanded aspect ratio. Amazing!

Most of us have a 'work' persona, we'd be fired if we didn't.

This one scene beats the shit out of ALL the DC movies combined.

She's adorable. Classy gorgeous woman.

She's actually pissed at herself for not being able to see through the glasses disguise. :P

CK never gets better than this

More chemistry and emotion in this one scene then Louis and Clark in the whole DCEU. Man I miss good old fashioned writing

1:16 “ Superman is what I can do, Clark is who I’am”. It was Lois lane during the pilot episode who introduced him to the world as Superman! but before that, he was just Clark Kent/kal-el flying around in a red cape & tights. I totally agree with Clark’s P.O.V.

* Zack Snyder's Justice League releases * Fans: Ready the armada, we will use the old ways... #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

That's the best take on Clark/Superman out there. I hate, HATE, that Clark is the disguise, Superman is the real identity trope. HATE IT. Clark was raised as Clark, and learned he is also Kal EL, not raised as Kal EL and grew up to pretend to be Clark. It's like saying Worf's Star Fleet identity is a disguise, and in his heart he is just like Gowron just because he is Klingon or some crap.

She really is unreasonably dense. She was not listening at all as to why telling her that he is Superman is a terrible idea.

Since his adoptive parents were still alive he could have told her their safety made his secrecy necessary.

Most superheroes protect their secret identities for decades before a loved one or a villain finds out. Tony Stark, a day after his first mission: "Yeah I am Iron-Man".

When 2 minutes from a cheesy 90's show does more justice to Superman than the modern 2 hour blockbuster.

man, Teri Hatcher's gorgeous.

This is a wonderful episode and I’m thrilled I met dean and shared important details about my life with him I have all four seasons of Lois and Clark on dvd

Louise & Superman are literally recreating/inserting morphed lines from this show into theirs ... and its awesome. The new series pays homage to this series and brings something completely unique to the table on a, no joke, movie/HBO level budget. Its great.

SupermanTAS: but I am Clark. I need to be Clark, I'd go crazy if I was superman all the time

Dean Cain is the best Clark in live action

Superman is the secret identity. Clark is real.

This was THE line of the series.

It honestly pisses me off when I see characters act like that to Superhero Identity reveals. "How could you lie to me boo hoo how can I trust you was it all just pretend?!" Lady; we *all* have secrets. Just because someone wants to keep a few doesn't mean they don't care about you. Reacting like that is a great way to make sure they never want to tell you something again.

This is actually the foundation of the biggest character mistake in Justice League, after they resurrect Superman Diana tries to connect to him as Kal-El the last Kryptonian, Batman gets it right by having Alfred bring Lois to connect to Clark.

1:33, “Well...I am Superman...”

I'm old enough to have watched this show unironically, haha.

The best versions of Superman is built on a foundation that is Clark Kent. A lot of people these days write Superman only and completely omit Clark Kent in one way or another, and those that do write Clark Kent write a version of that isn't a farmer's son who only wants to do the right thing by all. When did it become unbelievable fantasy that a person with a kind heart with a lot of power wouldn't do the right thing?

It's the opposite for Batman.Bruce Wayne is what he can do,Batman is who he is.

The most beautiful Lois Lane in the history of Lois Lanes.

That's a great line!

Christopher Reeve’s Superman was really him and Clark was the rouse.

When I first saw this, I was like, "She is being WAY too emotional!" Looking back though, she DID give him plenty of time to confess after she figured it out. Once he proposed, she had every right to believe he had no intention of coming clean. She HAD to draw a line.

Superman, Batman, spiderman, Flash is who they are! Thier alter ego is the weak, rich playboy, geek, never on time CSI!

"Superman is what I can do. Clark is who I am." The "Clark comes before Superman" idea is a post-Crisis idea, but it's a welcome one for me. It humanizes the character. I like that he thinks of himself as Clark first, and Superman more as a role. It reminds me in the second episode of the Animated Series, where he accidentally ripped the wing off a falling plane. He said "Nice one, Clark" to himself. It's a great, small example of where he sees himself as Clark, first.

lol..Kara Danvers said the same thing when she was fired from Catco by Snapper. "Supergirl is what I can do..Kara is who I am".

With Lois keep in mind this lady is pretty emotional and walled herself off in pursuit of her career. Then comes "two" men who tear those walls down. She let him in and there was some pretty big lies in there. Then of course it's the obvious, why she just didn't see it. Not like it was come complicated disguise. She's got to look at all the times she dismissed Clark and what that says about her. She's just confused and trying to process things. Then fast forward to when he learns in a different way. She's far more composed but she's also stubborn.

so glad this is one of the series i grew up on

Lois can whine and be mad about it, but Clark made the right decision given his extraordinary circumstances. How could he ever trust her to love him for who he is otherwise?