Chloe will soon return to Smallville.

In what manner will the character play a key role on "Collateral," the first episode of 2011? Let's find out now, courtesy of the official description for that installment, released this weekend by The CW:

Clark, Oliver, Lois and Dinah are released by the VRA after being captured at Hawkman’s funeral, but each of them have flashbacks of Chloe holding them against their will.

When Chloe returns, Dinah warns the others that Chloe may now be a traitor. Oliver dismisses her concerns, but Clark is unsure if he can trust Chloe after she disappeared without an explanation.

What will happen from there? Tune in. Find out. Visit TV Fanatic for a detailed review.

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