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Supergirl was renewed for a fifth season by The CW on January 31, 2019. It premiered on October 6, 2019, and will consist of 22 episodes.[1]
Cast
Main cast
- Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl
- Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen/Guardian
- Chyler Leigh as Dr./Director Alex Danvers
- Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor and Lena Luthor's mother
- Jesse Rath as Director Querl Dox/Brainiac 5
- Nicole Maines as Nia Nal/Dreamer
- Azie Tesfai as Dr. Kelly Olsen
- Andrea Brooks as Eve Teschmacher and Hope
- Julie Gonzalo as Andrea Rojas/Acrata
- Staz Nair as William Dey
- LaMonica Garrett as Mar Novu/Monitor and Mobius/Anti-Monitor (voice)
- David Harewood as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter
Recurring cast
- Phil LaMarr as Malefic J'onzz
- Ellexis Wejr as Mallory
- Kari Wahlgren as Hope (voice)
- Nick Sagar as Russell Rogers/Rip Roar
- Cara Buono as Gamemnae
- Mitch Pileggi as Rama Khan
- Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor
- Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott
- Thomas Lennon as Mxyzptlk
Episodes
# | Episode name | Directed by | Story by | Teleplay by | Original airdate |
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1 | "Event Horizon" | Jesse Warn | Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb | October 6, 2019 | |
Kara is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. New couples emerge and explore their budding relationships while J'onn J'onzz receives an unexpected visitor. | |||||
2 | "Stranger Beside Me" | David McWhirter | Dana Horgan & Katie Rose Rogers | October 13, 2019 | |
Supergirl, Alex, and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara. J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a problem. | |||||
3 | "Blurred Lines" | Eric Dean Seaton | Lindsay Sturman & J. Holtham | October 20, 2019 | |
Kara attempts to mend her relationship with Lena. J'onn J'onzz takes a deep dive into his memories while Kelly tries to help an old friend. | |||||
4 | "In Plain Sight" | David McWhirter | Jay Faerber & Jess Kardos | October 27, 2019 | |
Kara's investigation into William Dey's "criminal" activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Meanwhile, the conflict between Malefic and J'onn J'onzz reaches a boiling point, and Alok cofesses his personal problem about working alongside Supergirl. | |||||
5 | "Dangerous Liaisons" | Alysse Leite-Rogers | Rob Wright & Daniel Beaty | November 3, 2019 | |
On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas's VR contact lenses, Kara and William team up on an investigation that exposes a terrorist plot. Kelly and Alex celebrate an anniversary, but Alex's safety is in jeopardy. | |||||
6 | "Confidence Women" | Shannon Kohli | Dana Horgan & Nicki Holcomb | November 10, 2019 | |
While a new villain is under arrest at the D.E.O., Supergirl uses him to try and understand who is responsible for the recent attacks. Meanwhile, Andrea and Lena think back on their tumultuous past. | |||||
7 | "Tremors" | Andi Armaganian | J. Holtham & Katie Rose Rogers | November 17, 2019 | |
Supergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan. J'onn J'onnz makes a discovery about his brother's whereabouts. | |||||
8 | "The Wrath of Rama Khan" | Marcus Stokes | Lindsay Struman & Jessica Kardos | December 1, 2019 | |
Supergirl’s struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan. Meanwhile, as Lena and Hope work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena. | |||||
9 | "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One" | Jesse Warn | Robert Rovner & Marc Guggenheim | Derek Simon & Jay Faerber | December 8, 2019 |
The Monitor sends Harbinger to gather the worlds' greatest heroes - Supergirl, the Flash, Green Arrow, Batwoman, White Canary, the Atom and Superman - in preparation for the impending Crisis. With their worlds in imminent danger, the superheroes suit up for battle while J'onn and Alex recruit Lena to help them find a way to save the people of Earth-38. | |||||
10 | "The Bottle Episode" | Tawnia McKiernan | Derek Simon | Nicki Holcomb & Jen Troy | January 19, 2020 |
The subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl to face a chaotic threat. | |||||
11 | "Back From the Future - Part One" | David Harewood | Dana Horgan & Katie Rose Rogers | January 26, 2020 | |
As Supergirl tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott returns from the future. | |||||
12 | "Back From the Future - Part Two" | Alexis Ostrander | Rob Wright & J. Holtham | February 16, 2020 | |
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. | |||||
13 | "It's a Super Life"[2] | Jesse Warn[2] | Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller[2] | Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb[2] | February 23, 2020 |
Mxyzptlk returns with a proposition for Kara – what if she could go back in time and tell Lena her secret before Lex did, would things turn out different? Looking back over key moments throughout the series, Kara must decide if she wants to change history to become friends with Lena again. Familiar faces return in this special episode.[2] | |||||
14 | "The Bodyguard"[3] | Gregory Smith | Lindsay Sturman | Emilio Ortega Aldrich & Chandler Smidt | March 8, 2020 |
Lex tasks Supergirl with protecting Andrea from an anti-tech extremist, but his nefarious purpose goes beyond merely keeping Andrea alive. Meanwhile, Lena moves forward with Non Nocere, with Lex’s help. | |||||
15 | "Reality Bytes"[3] | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
16 | "Alex in Wonderland"[3] | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
17 | "Deus Lex Machina"[4] | Melissa Benoist[5] | TBA | Spring 2020[5] | |
18 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
19 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
20 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
21 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
22 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Trivia
- This was the last season to feature Mehcad Brooks as series regular.
- Mehcad Brooks and LaMonica Garrett are only credited for their respective episode appearances.
- This season had 12 starring roles making it the largest main cast in a single season across all Arrowverse shows.
Gallery
Title cards
Promotional images
Videos
References
- ↑ "‘Supergirl’ season 5: Air date, trailer, episodes, plot, more" - Hypable
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Listings - SUPERGIRL on The CW" - The Futon Critic
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Supergirl - Episode 5.14 - 5.16 - Titles Revealed" - SpoilerTV
- ↑ "Supergirl - Ratings, Articles and Episodes" - SpoilerTV
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Supergirl star Melissa Benoist to make her directorial debut in season 5" - Entertainment Weekly
Supergirl season 5 | ||||
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"Event Horizon" • "Stranger Beside Me" • "Blurred Lines" • "In Plain Sight" • "Dangerous Liaisons" • "Confidence Women" • "Tremors" • "The Wrath of Rama Khan" • "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One" • "The Bottle Episode" • "Back From the Future - Part One" • "Back From the Future - Part Two" • "It's a Super Life" • "The Bodyguard" • "Reality Bytes" • "Alex in Wonderland" • "Deus Lex Machina" • "The Missing Link" • "Immortal Kombat" |