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TV-PG
2015
6 Seasons
6.2 (126,366)

Supergirl is a television show that premiered on The CW in 2015 and ran through 2021. It is a superhero drama based on the DC Comics character of the same name, and it follows the adventures of Kara Danvers, a.k.a. Supergirl, as she seeks to protect National City and the world from various threats. Melissa Benoist plays the lead character, Kara Danvers, who is Superman's cousin and was sent to Earth as a child to protect her from the destruction of their home planet, Krypton. Kara is an employee at CatCo Worldwide Media, a media conglomerate owned by Cat Grant, played by Calista Flockhart. Despite her powers and abilities, Kara struggles with her identity and her place in the world, and she initially keeps her alter-ego a secret. Chyler Leigh plays Kara's adoptive sister, Alex Danvers, who is a doctor and also works for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO), a government agency that tracks alien threats. Alex is a key character in the show and has a complex relationship with Kara as she learns about her true identity and becomes an ally in her fight against evil. Other notable cast members include Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen, Kara's friend and later love interest; David Harewood as Hank Henshaw, the director of the DEO and later revealed to be the Martian Manhunter; and Floriana Lima as Maggie Sawyer, a detective with the National City Police Department and Alex's girlfriend. There are also several guest stars throughout the series, including Helen Slater and Dean Cain, who both played Superman and Supergirl in previous films and TV shows, respectively. Laura Benanti plays Kara's birth mother, Alura Zor-El, in flashbacks and later as a hologram. Chris Wood joins the show in later seasons as Mon-El, a time-displaced prince from Daxam who becomes Kara's love interest. The show tackles various themes throughout its run, including identity, family, love, acceptance, and the fight against injustice. Supergirl uses her abilities to stop various villains, including the Kryptonian war criminal General Zod, the evil AI known as Indigo, and the Worldkiller Reign. The show also introduces several other notable DC Comics characters, including Lena Luthor, played by Katie McGrath, and Manchester Black, played by David Ajala. Supergirl was praised for its diverse and inclusive cast, its strong female characters, and its handling of topical issues such as immigration and social justice. The show was also known for its impressive visual effects, which brought Supergirl's powers to life on screen. While it faced some criticism for its pacing and storylines in later seasons, it remains a beloved addition to The CW's superhero lineup and a favorite among fans of the genre. Overall, Supergirl is an action-packed and emotionally resonant show that explores what it means to be a hero and to stand up for what is right. With a talented cast and a compelling story, it is a must-watch for fans of superheroes and sci-fi.

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20. Kara

November 9, 2021

In the epic series finale, Supergirl is joined by familiar faces from the past to help her stop Lex and Nyxly for good. Meanwhile, Alex and Kelly prepare to walk down the aisle.

19. The Last Gauntlet

November 9, 2021

In the penultimate buildup to the season finale, Supergirl and the super friends take drastic action after a loved one is kidnapped by Nyxly and Lex. An unlikely ally steps in to help the team.

18. Truth or Consequences

November 2, 2021

Supergirl is determined to keep everyone safe from Lex and Nyxly so she doubles down on patrol, especially as Alex and Kelly's bachelorette party is coming up. Alex is torn between duty and finally allowing herself the time to enjoy her new family. Brainy receives heartbreaking news, and William clashes with Andrea over her recent coverage of Lex.

17. I Believe in a Thing Called Love

October 26, 2021

When Lex Luthor appears by Nyxly's side, Supergirl and team must deal with the emotional fallout of facing their two biggest foes at the same time. Alex makes plans for the perfect proposal to Kelly, but work keeps getting in the way.

16. Nightmare in National City

October 19, 2021

Kara lands her dream story for Catco but when the city is suddenly attacked by a nightmare monster at the same time as her interview, she is forced to take a serious look at her life and decide if she can continue to live as both Kara and Supergirl. As Dreamer takes the lead on the search for the Dream Totem, which can vanquish the nightmare monster in National City, she realizes she needs to ask her sister Mauve for help. Old wounds resurface as the two sisters come face to face.

15. Hope for Tomorrow

October 12, 2021

Supergirl continues to fight Nyxly for the remaining totems but after Nyxly kidnaps William, Supergirl realizes she needs to take a more proactive stance to keep National City safe. Meanwhile, Alex faces the biggest challenge of her life.

14. Magical Thinking

October 5, 2021

Lena is uncertain about using her magical abilities to help Supergirl retrieve the second totem from Nyxly. William struggles to write a story on the Super Friends that makes both the heroes and Andrea happy. Meanwhile, Kelly is thrilled Esme has found a new home, but things go awry and the little girl's future is put in danger.

13. The Gauntlet

September 28, 2021

Supergirl and team race Nyxly for control of a magical totem that controls courage. Supergirl and Nyxly battle and each get a piece of the totem but learn the first person to pass the test of courage will gain control of the entire thing. Meanwhile, Lena is still struggling to make sense of her newfound gift.

12. Blind Spots

September 21, 2021

Kelly is horrified when the Ormfell building implodes, injuring many in the community, including Joey. However, her horror quickly turns to frustration when she realizes that the hospital is overwhelmed, people are getting sicker, and no one is coming to help - including Supergirl who is busy fighting Nyxly. Knowing that she can make a difference, Kelly embraces her power and fully steps into her role as Guardian. Joined by Supergirl, Alex, Diggle and team, Guardian leads the way to restoring justice to the fallen community.

11. Mxy in the Middle

September 14, 2021

Supergirl and team must stop Nyxly from vanquishing a familiar face from Supergirl's past - Mr. Mxyzptlk. Mxy returns and explains Nyxly's dark history to the super team in the best way he knows how - in song form. Meanwhile, Lena visits her mother's birthplace in Ireland, eager to dig into her past but is shocked by the small town's icy reception towards her.

10. Still I Rise

September 7, 2021

Supergirl intervenes when a building in the Heights that was set aside for low income housing is suddenly at risk to be sold to a major corporation. Supergirl recruits Orlando to help her win over the city, but things go awry when Nyxly shows up. Meanwhile, Nia trains with her mother.

9. Dream Weaver

August 31, 2021

Kelly meets Joey, a young orphaned alien boy, who is acting out in foster care because he fears there is something wrong with his brother Orlando, who is incarcerated. Kelly asks Kara to help her investigate and they stumble upon abuse at the prison. Meanwhile, Nyxly crashes one of Nia's dreams and asks her for help.

8. Welcome Back, Kara!

August 24, 2021

As Supergirl and Zor-El make their return to National City, they are determined to keep the Phantom Zone behind them and enjoy being superheroes together. Unfortunately, their overzealous efforts backfire, creating a whole new threat to National City.

7. Fear Knot

May 11, 2021

As the Super Friends brave the Phantom Zone to bring Supergirl home, each member of the team is confronted by visions of their worst fear.

6. Prom Again!

May 4, 2021

Young Kara experiences kryptonite for the first time, Nia and Brainy are trapped by invading aliens, and a young Cat Grant may be the reason Supergirl never gets out of the Phantom Zone.

5. Prom Night

April 27, 2021

Nia and Brainy attempt to save Supergirl from the Phantom Zone by time traveling back to Kara's home in 2009. While determined to secure the item needed to help Supergirl, Brainy is worried about keeping a low profile so as not to alter the future timeline. However, when their ship crashes upon arrival, a young Kara Danvers is the first on the scene. Meanwhile, a young reporter named Cat Grant sets her sights on Midvale as she suspects there is a big story in the small town.

4. Lost Souls

April 20, 2021

Supergirl finds an opportunity to escape from the Phantom Zone but it comes with some dangerous strings attached. Meanwhile, Lena joins the Super Friends on a mission but finds she disagrees with their plan of action against the Phantoms and wonders if she is truly ready to be a part of the team.

3. Phantom Menaces

April 13, 2021

Supergirl makes a new ally. Lena and Lex battle for control of Luthor Corp.

2. A Few Good Women

April 6, 2021

As the stakes with Lex are raised higher than ever before, Lena must decide how far she is willing to go to stop her brother. Meanwhile, Supergirl and the team are faced with a challenge unlike anything they've ever dealt with before and it brings Alex to her breaking point.

1. Rebirth

March 30, 2021

As Braniac lays close to death after trying to stop Lex , Supergirl and team soar in to save him, engaging in an epic battle with Gamenmae. After beating Leviathan, Supergirl turns her attention to Lex who has used the Obsidian platform to brainwash half the world to love him and follow him at all costs, no matter what horrible things he does. Knowing how dangerous this makes her brother, Lena enlists the entire team - Alex, J'onn, Dreamer, Kelly and Braniac - to help, but Supergirl realizes that the only way to truly stop Lex is to sacrifice herself.

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Melissa Benoist plays the lead character, Kara Danvers, who is Superman's cousin and was sent to Earth as a child to protect her from the destruction of their home planet, Krypton. Kara is an employee at CatCo Worldwide Media, a media conglomerate owned by Cat Grant, played by Calista Flockhart. Despite her powers and abilities, Kara struggles with her identity and her place in the world, and she initially keeps her alter-ego a secret.

Chyler Leigh plays Kara's adoptive sister, Alex Danvers, who is a doctor and also works for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO), a government agency that tracks alien threats. Alex is a key character in the show and has a complex relationship with Kara as she learns about her true identity and becomes an ally in her fight against evil.

Other notable cast members include Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen, Kara's friend and later love interest; David Harewood as Hank Henshaw, the director of the DEO and later revealed to be the Martian Manhunter; and Floriana Lima as Maggie Sawyer, a detective with the National City Police Department and Alex's girlfriend.

There are also several guest stars throughout the series, including Helen Slater and Dean Cain, who both played Superman and Supergirl in previous films and TV shows, respectively. Laura Benanti plays Kara's birth mother, Alura Zor-El, in flashbacks and later as a hologram. Chris Wood joins the show in later seasons as Mon-El, a time-displaced prince from Daxam who becomes Kara's love interest.

The show tackles various themes throughout its run, including identity, family, love, acceptance, and the fight against injustice. Supergirl uses her abilities to stop various villains, including the Kryptonian war criminal General Zod, the evil AI known as Indigo, and the Worldkiller Reign. The show also introduces several other notable DC Comics characters, including Lena Luthor, played by Katie McGrath, and Manchester Black, played by David Ajala.

Supergirl was praised for its diverse and inclusive cast, its strong female characters, and its handling of topical issues such as immigration and social justice. The show was also known for its impressive visual effects, which brought Supergirl's powers to life on screen. While it faced some criticism for its pacing and storylines in later seasons, it remains a beloved addition to The CW's superhero lineup and a favorite among fans of the genre.

Overall, Supergirl is an action-packed and emotionally resonant show that explores what it means to be a hero and to stand up for what is right. With a talented cast and a compelling story, it is a must-watch for fans of superheroes and sci-fi.

Supergirl is a series that is currently running and has 6 seasons (126 episodes). The series first aired on October 26, 2015.

Where to Watch Supergirl

Supergirl is available for streaming on the The CW website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Supergirl on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and The CW.