Back From the Future - Part Two

"You guys, when I told you that I was okay being called Computer Lad, are you kidding me? No, I hated that. 'Computer Lad'. No. What? But 'Toyman'. You know, that name has always haunted me. But now after having faced my father, he told me that I was better than him. And he was right. So I'm gonna reclaim that name. And make it stand for good. Hey, it's like the doctor said, 'The future is whatever you want. So make it a good one!'"

"Nice, Doc Brown."

—Winn Schott and Kara Danvers

"Back From the Future - Part Two"
Information
Season 5 » Episode 12
Episode number	99 of 126
Original airdate	February 16, 2020
Written by	Rob Wright J. Holtham
Directed by	Alexis Ostrander
Chronology
Preceded by	"Back From the Future - Part One"
Followed by	"It's a Super Life"

"Back From the Future - Part Two" is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of Supergirl, and the ninety-ninth episode overall. It aired on February 16, 2020.

Synopsis

Supergirl helps Winn face his greatest fear. After Alex sets out to find evidence against Lex, Brainy must decide between helping his friend or continuing to secretly work for Lex.[src]

Cast

Starring

• Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl
• Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers
• Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor
• Jesse Rath as Querl Dox/Brainiac 5
• Nicole Maines (credit only)
• Azie Tesfai as Kelly Olsen
• Andrea Brooks (credit only)
• Julie Gonzalo as Andrea Rojas
• Staz Nair as William Dey
• David Harewood as J'onn J'onzz

Special guest starring

• Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor
• Cara Buono as Gemma Cooper
• Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott/Computer Lad/Toyman and Winn Schott/Toyman

Guest starring

• Henry Czerny as Winslow Schott Sr./Toyman
• Patti Allan as Margot
• Thomas Lennon as Mr. Mxyzptlk

Co-starring

• Lia Lam as DEO Agent

Trivia

• The episode's title is a pun on the Back to the Future franchise, particularly its second instalment Back to the Future Part II, with the episode featuring a number of references.
  • Winn uses the nickname "Marty", a likely reference to the films' main character Marty McFly.
  • Winn explicitly paraphrases Doc Brown from the third film, Back to the Future Part III, quipping that "[the] future is whatever you [want]. So make it a good one!".
  • Winn wears a pair of goggles similar to the ones worn by Doc Brown in the second film.
• Brainy shouts "Leeroy Jenkins!" while distracting the Lexosuits, which is a reference to a popular World of Warcraft internet meme from 2005.

Goofs

• A computer screen would not have the durability to protect someone from gunfire.
• Winn mentions multiple times that the Legion operates in the 30th century, even though it was previously established they operated in the 31st century.
  • However, that might be different in the new multiverse.