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Supergirl Season 1

Supergirl

Season 1

October 26, 2015 20 episodes

Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and become the hero she was always meant to be. Though Kara will need to find a way to manage her newfound powers with her very human relationships, her heart soars as she takes to the skies to fight crime.

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Pilot
E1
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E1. Pilot

46m Oct 26, 2015

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.

Stronger Together
E2
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E2. Stronger Together

42m Nov 2, 2015

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.

Fight or Flight
E3
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E3. Fight or Flight

42m Nov 9, 2015

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.

Livewire
E4
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E4. Livewire

42m Nov 16, 2015

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.

How Does She Do It?
E5
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E5. How Does She Do It?

42m Nov 23, 2015

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.

Red Faced
E6
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E6. Red Faced

42m Nov 30, 2015

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.

Human for a Day
E7
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E7. Human for a Day

42m Dec 7, 2015

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.

Hostile Takeover
E8
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E8. Hostile Takeover

42m Dec 14, 2015

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.

Blood Bonds
E9
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E9. Blood Bonds

42m Jan 4, 2016

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.

Childish Things
E10
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E10. Childish Things

42m Jan 18, 2016

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.

Strange Visitor from Another Planet
E11
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E11. Strange Visitor from Another Planet

42m Jan 25, 2016

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.

Bizarro
E12
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E12. Bizarro

42m Feb 1, 2016

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.

For The Girl Who Has Everything
E13
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E13. For The Girl Who Has Everything

42m Feb 8, 2016

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.

Truth, Justice and the American Way
E14
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E14. Truth, Justice and the American Way

42m Feb 22, 2016

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.

Solitude
E15
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E15. Solitude

42m Feb 29, 2016

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.

Falling
E16
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E16. Falling

42m Mar 14, 2016

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.

Manhunter
E17
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E17. Manhunter

42m Mar 21, 2016

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.

Worlds Finest
E18
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E18. Worlds Finest

43m Mar 28, 2016

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.

Myriad
E19
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E19. Myriad

42m Apr 11, 2016

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.

Better Angels
E20
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E20. Better Angels

42m Apr 18, 2016

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.

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