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Supergirl

Supergirl
★ 7.3/10•2015•42m•TV-14•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Action & Adventure
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Better. Stronger. Together.

Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.

StatusEnded
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 26, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE146m

Pilot

After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be.

Oct 26, 2015

Episode 2 - Stronger TogetherE242m

Stronger Together

When Kara’s attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl.

Nov 2, 2015

Episode 3 - Fight or FlightE342m

Fight or Flight

Supergirl’s powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman’s formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero. Also, Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl.

Nov 9, 2015

Episode 4 - LivewireE442m

Livewire

Kara's Thanksgiving may be ruined when she suspects her foster mother, Dr. Danvers, who is coming to town, disapproves of her new role as a superhero. Also, when an accident transforms a volatile CatCo employee into the villainous Livewire, she targets Cat and Supergirl.

Nov 16, 2015

Episode 5 - How Does She Do It?E542m

How Does She Do It?

Kara’s two identities are stretched thin when Supergirl must protect National City from a series of bombings and Kara is tasked with babysitting Cat’s son, Carter. Also, James is conflicted when his ex-girlfriend Lucy Lane seeks to rekindle their relationship.

Nov 23, 2015

Episode 6 - Red FacedE642m

Red Faced

Personal and professional stress get the better of Kara when she goes too far during a training exercise against Red Tornado, a military cyborg commissioned by Lucy Lane’s father, General Sam Lane. Also, Cat’s tough exterior is shaken by a visit from her judgmental mother, Katherine, and Alex enlists Winn to look into her father’s mysterious death.

Nov 30, 2015

Episode 7 - Human for a DayE742m

Human for a Day

Kara and her friends must rely on their inner strength and courage when an earthquake strikes National City. Also, Alex’s mistrust of Hank reaches a breaking point when the earthquake traps them in the DEO with Jemm, a powerful alien escapee.

Dec 7, 2015

Episode 8 - Hostile TakeoverE842m

Hostile Takeover

Kara goes toe-to-toe with Astra when her aunt challenges Kara’s beliefs about her mother. Also, Cat is threatened with being removed as the CEO of CatCo after a hacker exposes her private and damaging emails.

Dec 14, 2015

Episode 9 - Blood BondsE942m

Blood Bonds

With Astra in captivity at the DEO, her husband, Non, captures Hank, leading to a tense standoff between the two sides. Also, Kara continues to refute Cat's allegations that she is Supergirl.

Jan 4, 2016

Episode 10 - Childish ThingsE1042m

Childish Things

Kara does her best to support Winn when his father, the supervillain Toyman, breaks out of prison and seeks out his son for unknown reasons. Also, Cat offers Lucy a job at CatCo and Alex asks Hank to use his powers to help uncover Maxwell Lord's plan.

Jan 18, 2016

Episode 11 - Strange Visitor from Another PlanetE1142m

Strange Visitor from Another Planet

Kara must help Hank face his painful past when a White Martian, a member of the alien race that wiped out his people, kidnaps Senator Miranda Crane, an anti-alien politician. Also, Cat's estranged son, Adam, arrives in National City.

Jan 25, 2016

Episode 12 - BizarroE1242m

Bizarro

Kara faces off against her mirror image when Bizarro, a twisted version of Supergirl, sets out to destroy her. Also, Kara grows closer with Cat’s son, Adam.

Feb 1, 2016

Episode 13 - For The Girl Who Has EverythingE1342m

For The Girl Who Has Everything

Kara’s friends must find a way to save her life when a parasitic alien attaches itself to her and traps her in a dream world where her family is alive and her home planet was never destroyed. Also, Alex, Hank and the DEO must fend off a Kryptonian attack while Kara is out of commission.

Feb 8, 2016

Episode 14 - Truth, Justice and the American WayE1442m

Truth, Justice and the American Way

Supergirl does battle with the deadly Master Jailer, who is hunting and executing escaped Fort Rozz prisoners. Also, Cat hires a second assistant, Siobhan Smythe, who immediately tries to one-up Kara, and Kara and James disagree over the DEO's methods.

Feb 22, 2016

Episode 15 - SolitudeE1542m

Solitude

Kara travels to Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in hopes of learning how to defeat Indigo, a dangerous being who can transport via the Internet and who has a connection to Kara’s past. Also, James’s relationship with Lucy reaches a crossroads.

Feb 29, 2016

Episode 16 - FallingE1642m

Falling

Kara turns on her friends and the citizens of National City after being exposed to Red Kryptonite makes her malicious and dangerous. Also, Cat appears on THE TALK to discuss Supergirl.

Mar 14, 2016

Episode 17 - ManhunterE1742m

Manhunter

J'onn J'onzz reveals the details of meeting Kara and Alex's father, Dr. Jeremiah Danvers, and assuming Hank Henshaw's identity. Also, Kara debates trusting someone new with her secret identity and Siobhan plots against Kara.

Mar 21, 2016

Episode 18 - Worlds FinestE1843m

Worlds Finest

Kara gains a new ally when the lightning-fast superhero The Flash suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle Siobhan, aka Silver Banshee, and Livewire in exchange for her help in finding a way to return him home.

Mar 28, 2016

Episode 19 - MyriadE1942m

Myriad

Kara must find a way to free her friends when Non and Indigo use mind control to turn National City’s citizens into their own army.

Apr 11, 2016

Episode 20 - Better AngelsE2042m

Better Angels

Supergirl is forced to do battle with an unexpected foe and must risk everything – including her life – to prevent Non and Indigo from destroying every person on the planet.

Apr 18, 2016

Actors

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El

Chyler Leigh

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers / Sentinel

David Harewood

David Harewood

J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Lena Luthor

Jesse Rath

Jesse Rath

Querl 'Brainy' Dox / Brainiac-5

Nicole Maines

Nicole Maines

Nia Nal / Dreamer

Azie Tesfai

Azie Tesfai

Kelly Olsen / Guardian

Julie Gonzalo

Julie Gonzalo

Andrea Rojas / Acrata

Staz Nair

Staz Nair

William Dey

Peta Sergeant

Peta Sergeant

Nyxlygsptlnz / 'Nyxly'

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