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Season 1 – Supergirl

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At 12 years old, Kara Zor-El escapes doom on planet Krypton to find protection on Earth with the Danver family, where she grows up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex, and learns to hide the extraordinary powers she shares with her cousin, Superman. Now an adult living in National City and working for media mogul Cat Grant, Kara finds her days of keeping her abilities a secret are over when super-secret agency head Hank Henshaw enlists her to help protect the city's citizens from threats. Finally coming into her own, Kara must juggle her new responsibilities with her very human relationships.
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Critics Consensus

Melissa Benoist shines as Superman's plucky little cousin in Supergirl, a family-friendly comic-book adaptation that ditches cynicism for heart.

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Heather Hogan Autostraddle Cat is the mouthpiece that proves Supergirl's creative team is perpetually having a conversation with each other about what it means to write a female-fronted superhero series on broadcast network television. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Michael Idato Sydney Morning Herald It's tough sitting in the shadow of the Man of Steel, and Supergirl's comic life always carried baggage in that regard. This Supergirl shakes it off nicely in the first episode and soars into the sky. Oct 4, 2016 Full Review Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune There's a galaxy to save - and Benoist does it with believable inner and outer strength without ever abandoning the plucky, wholesome nature of a grown-up Laura Ingalls. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 28, 2015 Full Review Amanda Greever The Daily Times (Tennessee) There are some things that are over-the-top, but it's obvious that with such a high-powered hero at the heart of the show, they had to go big or go home. Jan 30, 2019 Full Review Ja-Quan Greene Black Nerd Problems I'd advise everyone to get down with Supergirl. Jul 20, 2018 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Supergirl isn't a perfect show by any means, and this first episode had more than its share of slightly awkward moments. But was it fun? HELL YES. Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Funy and a realy good actress for Supergirl. But many times is too childish and bad Special effects. And too many Episodes in the seasons! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Audience Member Why did i watch this again? I can't remember. Just how I also can't remember any character names except for the obvious. Oh yeah the main villain was pretty lame. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review tiago m apesar dos efeitos horriveis como o Caçador com aids, os Marcianos Brancos, a péssima maquiagem, um roteiro mal feito e atuações horriveis, principalmente dos vilões, essa temporada apresenta até que bem seu mini-universo, melhorando nos ultimos 5 episódios que são os melhores da série, embora seja muito inferior a séries como The Flash e Arrow Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Marco C Absolutely wonderful adaption of a character who isn't utilized enough. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review ana luisa u La protagonista tiene un buen desarrollo y es super carismática me encanta la acción es increíble y Winn es gracioso y lex esta mal y Hank es genial y carismá y el interés amoroso meh es un 5.9 de 10 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Jake H Im New To This Show So I'm Going To Update Everytime I Watch An Episode (I'll do something Else With The Flash). Episode 1 - 9/10 2nd Pest Pilot In The Arrowverse. I like Jimmy Olsen (Even though He's called James) and I know for a fact the general is Martian Manhunter (Due To The Flash). Alex is fine and Quin (I think his name is that) was great Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers

Calista Flockhart

Cat Grant

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers

Mehcad Brooks

James Olsen

David Harewood

Hank Henshaw

Jeremy Jordan

Winslow "Winn" Schott

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 26, 2015 Pilot After keeping her powers a secret for 12 years, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, decides to embrace her abilities and be a hero. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 2015 Stronger Together Kara must put doubts aside as she tries to apprehend an escapee from the Kryptonian prison; Cat pressures James for an interview with Supergirl. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2015 Fight or Flight An enemy of Superman named Reactron targets Supergirl, testing her powers; Cat plans to run a revealing article on Supergirl. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Livewire Kara's foster mother visits for Thanksgiving; Cat and Supergirl become targets when an accident transforms a volatile CatCo employee into Livewire. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2015 How Does She Do It? While Kara is baby-sitting Cat's son, she must also protect the city from a series of bombings; Lucy Lane (Jenna Dewan Tatum) tries to rekindle her relationship with James. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2015 Red Faced Kara goes too far during a training exercise against a military cyborg commissioned by Lucy Lane's father; Cat's judgmental mother visits; Alex asks Winn to investigate her father's death. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Human for a Day National City is struck by an earthquake; Alex and Hank are trapped in the DEO with a powerful alien. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2015 Hostile Takeover Astra challenges Kara's beliefs about her mother; a hacker exposes Cat's private -- and damaging -- emails, putting her job at risk. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 2016 Blood Bonds While Astra is held captive, her husband abducts Hanks; Cat continues to suspect that Kara is Supergirl. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 18, 2016 Childish Things Winn's father, a supervillain named Toyman, escapes from prison and contacts his son; Cat offers Lucy a position at CatCo; Alex wants Hank to uncover Maxwell Lord's plans. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 25, 2016 Strange Visitor From Another Planet A member of the alien race responsible for killing Hank's people kidnaps anti-alien Sen. Miranda Crane; Cat's estranged son visits National City. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2016 Bizarro A twisted version of Supergirl tries to destroy Kara; Cat's son (Blake Jenner) and Kara become closer. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 2016 For the Girl Who Has Everything A parasitic alien traps Kara in a dream where her home planet is intact and her family is alive; Alex, Hank and the DEO have to fend off a Kryptonian attack without Kara. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 22, 2016 Truth, Justice and the American Way Supergirl battles with Master Jailer (Jeff Branson), who is tracking and killing escaped Fort Rozz prisoners; Cat hires an additional assistant (Italia Ricci), who tries to one-up Kara; James and Kara don't agree on the DEO's methods. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 29, 2016 Solitude Kara travels to the Fortress of Solitude to learn how to defeat Indigo (Laura Vandervoort), who has a connection to Kara's past; James and Lucy's relationship comes to a crossroads. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 14, 2016 Falling After being exposed to red kryptonite, Kara turns malicious and becomes a danger to her friends and to the people of National City; Cat discusses Supergirl on "The Talk." Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 21, 2016 Manhunter J'onn J'onzz discloses the details of meeting with Kara and Alex's father, Dr. Jeremiah Danvers, and the takeover of Hank Henshaw's identity; Kara must decide whether to trust someone with her secret identity; Siobhan devises a plot against Kara. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 28, 2016 World's Finest The Flash (Grant Gustin) comes from an alternative universe and aids Kara in her battle against Silver Banshee and Livewire in exchange for her help getting home. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 11, 2016 Myriad Kara must free her friend when Non and Indigo implement mind control to turn National City citizens into their own army. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 18, 2016 Better Angels An unexpected enemy forces Supergirl into a battle as she attempts to stop Non and Indigo from destroying all of humanity. Details

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Season Info

Director
Larry Teng, Dermott Downs, Glen Winter
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Yahlin Chang, Michael Grassi, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Robert Rovner, Andrew Kreisberg, Caitlin Parrish, Rachel Shukert, Ted Sullivan, Derek Simon, Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Allison Adler, James DeWille
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2015
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