Title: Immortal Kombat
Directed By: David Harewood
Air Date: 5/17/2020
Written By: Derek Simon
Official Description: DAVID HAREWOOD DIRECTED THIS PENULTIMATE EPISODE – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) realizes that in order to stop Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) and Leviathan she must work with the one person she never thought she’d trust again – Lena (Katie McGrath). Nia (Nicole Maines) keeps dreaming about Brainy (Jesse Rath) but struggles with what the dreams are trying to tell her. Meanwhile, Brainy realizes there is only one way to stop Lex.
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Special Notes: This episode was directed by David Harewood (J'onn J'onzz) of the Supergirl cast.
Title: The Missing Link
Directed By: Avi Youabian
Air Date: 5/10/2020
Written By: Dana Horgan & J. Holtham
Official Description: LENA DISCOVERS THE CONSEQUENCES OF PROJECT NON NOCERE – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and the team go head to head against Rama Khan (guest star Mitch Pileggi) and Leviathan. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) and Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) must join forces when Project Non Nocere fails, leaving the two siblings in serious danger.
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Guest Stars: Mitch Pileggi (Rama Khan), Jon Cryer (Lex)
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Title: Deus Lex Machina
Directed By: Melissa Benoist
Air Date: 3/29/2020
Written By: Lindsay Sturman
Official Description: MELISSA BENOIST MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT – Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena (Katie McGrath) closer to him, defeat Leviathan’s latest attack, and pit Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex came into power after Crisis.
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Guest Stars: Jon Cryer (Lex)
Special Notes: This is Melissa Benoist's directorial debut.
Title: Alex in Wonderland
Directed By: Tawnia McKiernan
Air Date: March 22nd, 2020
Written By: Rob Wright
Official Description: ALEX TAKES ON A NEW ROLE – Alex (Chyler Leigh) uses a pair of Obsidian contact lenses to visit a virtual National City where she takes on a whole new persona. Meanwhile, Kelly (Azie Tesfai) helps William (Staz Nair) investigate Lex. Kara (Melissa Benoist) deals with difficult news.
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Title: Reality Bytes
Directed By: Armen V. Kevorkian
Air Date: March 15th, 2020
Written By: Dana Horgan & Jay Faerber
Official Description: DREAMER STEPS UP TO PROTECT HER COMMUNITY AFTER HER ROOMMATE IS VICIOUSLY ATTACKED – Nia’s (Nicole Maines) roommate, Yvette (guest star Roxy Wood), is attacked by a man targeting Dreamer because he doesn’t like that Dreamer is transgender and wants her to quit being a superhero. Determined to protect her community from additional harm, Dreamer refuses to give into his threats and puts herself in the line of fire to stop him. Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) stands by Dreamer and enlists additional help from Brainy (Jesse Rath). Meanwhile, Alex (Chyler Leigh), J’onn (David Harewood) and Kelly (Azie Tesfai) attempt to rescue a man stuck inside a virtual reality escape room.
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Guest Stars: Roxy Wood (Yvette, Nia's Roommate)
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Title: The Bodyguard
Directed By: Gregory Smith
Air Date: March 8th, 2020
Written By: Lindsay Sturman
Official Description: LENA MOVES FORWARD WITH NON NOCERE – Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) tasks Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) with protecting Andrea (Julie Gonzalo) from an anti-tech extremist, but his nefarious purpose goes beyond merely keeping Andrea alive. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) moves forward with Non Nocere, with Lex’s help.
Reoccurring Cast: Julie Gonzalo (Andrea)
Guest Stars: Jon Cryer (Lex)
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Title: It's a Super Life
Directed By: Jesse Warn
Air Date: February 23rd, 2020
Written By: Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller
Official Description: THOMAS LENNON (“RENO 911”) GUEST STARS IN SUPERGIRL’S 100 TH EPISODE – Mxyzptlk (guest star Thomas Lennon) returns with a proposition for Kara (Melissa Benoist) – what if she could go back in time and tell Lena (Katie McGrath) 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.
Reoccurring Cast: Katie McGrath
Guest Stars: Thomas Lennon (Mzyzptik)
Special Notes: This is the 100th episode for Supergirl!
Title: Back From the Future – Part Two
Directed By: Alexis Ostrander
Air Date: February 16th, 2020
Written By: Rob Wright & J. Holtham
Official Description: BRAINY MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN ALEX AND LEX; JEREMY JORDAN GUEST STARS – Supergirl helps Winn (guest star Jeremy Jordan) face his greatest fear. After Alex sets out to find evidence against Lex (guest star Jon Cryer), Brainy must decide between helping his friend or continuing to secretly work for Lex.
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Guest Stars: Jeremy Jordan (Winn), Jon Cryer (Lex)
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Title: Back from the Future Part 1
Directed By: David Harewood
Air Date: January 26th, 2020
Written By: Dana Horgan & Katie Rose Rogers
Official Description: JEREMY JORDAN RETURNS; DAVID HAREWOOD DIRECTS – As Supergirl tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott (guest star Jeremy Jordan) returns from the future.
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Guest Stars: Jeremy Jordan (Winn Schott)
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Title: The Bottle Episode
Directed By: Tawnia McKiernan
Air Date: January 19th, 2020
Story By: Derek Simon
Teleplay By: Nicki Holcomb & Jen Troy
Official Description: MEAGHAN RATH GUEST STARS – The subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl to face a chaotic threat.
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Guest Stars: Meaghan Rath (Braniac-5)
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Title: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 1
Directed By: Jesse Warn
Air Date: December 8th, 2019
Story By: Robert Rovner & Marc Guggenheim
Teleplay By: Derek Simon & Jay Faerber
Official Description: THE KICKOFF TO THE EPIC TELEVISON CROSSOVER EVENT, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS - The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Harbinger (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) to gather the worlds’ greatest heroes - Supergirl, The Flash (guest star Grant Gustin), Green Arrow (guest star Stephen Amell), Batwoman (guest star Ruby Rose), White Canary (guest star Caity Lotz), The Atom (guest star Brandon Routh) and Superman (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) - 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.
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Guest Stars: LaMonica Garrett (The Monitor), Audrey Marie Anderson (Harbinger), Grant Gustin (The Flash), Stephen Amell (Green Arrow), Ruby Rose (Batwoman), Caity Lotz (White Canary), Brandon Routh (The Atom), Tyler Hoechlin (Superman)
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Title: The Wrath of Rama Khan
Directed By: Marcus Stokes
Air Date: December 1st, 2019
Written By: Lindsay Struman & Jessica Kardos
Official Description: MID-SEASON FINALE – Supergirl’s struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan (guest star Mitch Pileggi). Meanwhile, as Lena and Hope work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena.
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Guest Stars: Mitch Pileggi (Rama Khan)
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Title: Tremors
Directed By: Andi Armaganian
Air Date: November, 17th 2019
Written By: J. Holtham & Katie Rose Rogers
Official Description: SOMETIMES THE PERSON YOU WOULD TAKE A BULLET FOR IS STANDING BEHIND THE TRIGGER – Supergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan. J’onn J’onnz makes a discovery about his brother’s whereabouts.
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Title: Confidence Women
Directed By: Shannon Kohli
Air Date: November, 10th 2019
Written By: Dana Horgan & Nicki Holcomb
Official Description: PIECE TOGETHER THE PAST – While a new villain is under arrest at the DEO, Supergirl uses him to try and understand who is responsible for the recent attacks. Meanwhile, Andrea and Lena think back on their tumultuous past.
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Title: Dangerous Liasons
Directed By: Alysse Leite-Rogers
Air Date: November, 3rd 2019
Written By: Rob Wright & Daniel Beaty
Official Description: A NEW DANGER ARISES – On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas’s VR contact lenses, Kara (Melissa Benoist) 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.
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Title: In Plain Sight
Directed By: David McWhirter
Air Date: October, 27th 2019
Written By: Jay Faerber & Jess Kardos
Official Description: SAYING GOODBYE IS HARD TO DO - 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.
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Title: Blurred Lines
Directed By: Eric Dean Seaton
Air Date: October, 20th 2019
Written By: Lindsay Sturman & J.Holtham
Official Description: BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TRUST- 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.
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Guest Stars: Sean Astin (Pete)
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Title: Stranger Beside Me
Directed By: David McWhirter
Air Date: October, 13th 2019
Written By: Dana Horgan & Katie Rose Rogers
Official Description: TECHNOLOGY BECOMES THE NEW THREAT- 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.
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Title: Event Horizon
Directed By: Jesse Warn
Air Date: October, 6th 2019
Written By: Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb
Official Description: 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.
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Here's what we know so far. When comic con begins we will have a lot more. Read on only if you want to know spoilers on season 5!
- Lena sells Catco: You might remember that Lena bought Catco from Cat's trust for her friendship with Kara. Now that Lena knows who Kara really is, it looks like she isn't being very friendly. A known DC Character will be the owner.
- Andrea Rojas aka Acrata: is actually the new owner of Catco. She is looking turn Catco into a more successful media firm by covering gala events and tweeting more. DC Comics fans will recognize that name as the hero Acrata. Acrata is a Mexican superhero who uses an ancient Mayan symbol to teleport through shadows. Its unknown if this iteration of the character will have powers.
- Kara Wins the Pulitzer: Of course, Kara's investigative work on Lex Luthor leads to her winner the highest prize in journalism.
- Another Prize Winning Journalist Joins the Staff: There is a call out for a male journalist to join the Catco staff. This person will have local ties and will help move the company forward in their social media focus transition.