According to the ads in tonight's episode, the next new episode isn't until January 15, 2009. Why the long stretch between episodes??

I was just saying how they've had a new episode consistently each week since the premiere and -- now this??

If anyone knows why the hiatus, please do tell!

Due to mid-season break.I hope by next month that CLark will be with Lois and be part of the Justice League along with the rest of the heroes from the past seasons

Smallville has always taken a midseason break (usually after November sweeps), but this one does seem a bit longer than usual.