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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Glen WinterWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, Ali AdlerGuest stars Dean Cain, Owain Yeoman, Robert Gant, Faran Tahir, Ben Begley, Derek Mio, Chriss Anglin, Nick Jaine
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Glen WinterWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Andrew Kreisberg, Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, Greg Berlanti, Andrew KreisbergGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Rich Ceraulo Ko, Eric Steinberg, Chris Vance, Ron Bottitta, Justin Chu Cary, Preston James Hillier, Michael Owen
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Michael Grassi, Rachel ShukertGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Chris Browning, John Churchill, Nerlyn Jean, Angela Meryl, Majeed Nami, Joshua Triplett
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Caitlin Parrish, Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Dean Cain, Jenna Dewan, Brit Morgan, Michael Mealor, Tom Waite, Jay Jackson, Malina Weissman, Jordana Taylor
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Thor FreudenthalWritten by Ted Sullivan, Yahlin ChangGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Rich Ceraulo Ko, Jenna Dewan, Levi Miller, Scott Michael Campbell, Tristin Mays, Jay Jackson, Pilar Holland
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Michael Grassi, Rachel ShukertGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Glenn Morshower, Joan Juliet Buck, Luke Macfarlane, Iddo Goldberg, Joe Bucaro III, Thom Khoury Williams
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Ted Sullivan, Yahlin ChangGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Luke Macfarlane, Charles Halford, Bryan Lugo, Stephanie Arcila, Ashton Bingham, Zuhair Haddad, David Lim
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Caitlin Parrish, Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Eric Steinberg, Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Peter MacKenzie, Aaron Lustig, René Ashton, Jeannine Cota
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Ted Sullivan, Derek SimonGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Robert Gant, Chris Vance, Glenn Morshower, Ric Sarabia, Michael Albala, Rey Hernandez, Hope Lauren
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by James DeWille, Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Yahlin ChangGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Emma Caulfield, Henry Czerny, Tristin Mays, Hope Lauren, Chris Jai Alex, Bruno Amato
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Glen WinterWritten by Michael Grassi, Caitlin ParrishGuest stars Jenna Dewan, Tawny Cypress, Blake Jenner, Frank Maharajh, Jasmine Alveran, Kevin Derr, Rudy Marquez, Juan Martinez
Episode 12
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.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Rachel Shukert, Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Blake Jenner, Carly Nykanen, Nick Jaine, Hope Lauren, Michael Albala, Kent Shocknek
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Derek Simon, Ted SullivanGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Robert Gant, Chris Vance, Daniel DiMaggio, Laura Benanti, Sarah Robson, Christopher Showerman, Briana Venskus
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Lexi AlexanderWritten by Caitlin Parrish, Yahlin Chang, Michael GrassiGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Italia Ricci, Jeff Branson, Todd Sherry, Blake Berris, Ray Campbell
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by James DeWille, Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Rachel ShukertGuest stars Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Italia Ricci, Laura Vandervoort, Patrick O'Connell, Malina Weissman, Kelly Chavers, Michael Hanson
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Robert Rovner, Jessica QuellerGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Tawny Cypress, Italia Ricci, Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Cindy Lichtman, Rachel Shukert, Derek SimonGuest stars Dean Cain, Jenna Dewan, Italia Ricci, Eddie McClintock, Zayne Emory, Malina Weissman, Vincent Giovanni, Jordana Taylor
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Michael GrassiGuest stars Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Brit Morgan, Harriet Sansom Harris, Grant Gustin, Christopher Showerman, Italia Ricci, Jay Jackson
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Yahlin Chang, Caitlin ParrishGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Glenn Morshower, Laura Vandervoort, Eve Torres, Laura Benanti, Briana Venskus
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Jessica Queller, Robert Rovner, Andrew Kreisberg, Ali AdlerGuest stars Peter Facinelli, Jenna Dewan, Chris Vance, Glenn Morshower, Laura Vandervoort, Laura Benanti, Malina Weissman, Briana Venskus
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Melissa BenoistKara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
Chyler LeighAlex Danvers / Sentinel
David HarewoodJ'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter
Katie McGrathLena Luthor
Jesse RathQuerl 'Brainy' Dox / Brainiac-5
Nicole MainesNia Nal / Dreamer
Floriana LimaMaggie Sawyer
Azie TesfaiKelly Olsen / Guardian
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