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.

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.

The last season of “ Superman & Lois ” continues with a new episode on Monday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. ET on The CW. Watch new episodes in the final chapter for free with trials from Fubo and DIRECTV Stream.

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.