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Season 1 – Supergirl

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At 12 years old, Kara Zor-El escapes doom on planet Krypton to find protection on Earth with the Danver family, where she grows up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex, and learns to hide the extraordinary powers she shares with her cousin, Superman. Now an adult living in National City and working for media mogul Cat Grant, Kara finds her days of keeping her abilities a secret are over when super-secret agency head Hank Henshaw enlists her to help protect the city's citizens from threats. Finally coming into her own, Kara must juggle her new responsibilities with her very human relationships.
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Supergirl — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Melissa Benoist shines as Superman's plucky little cousin in Supergirl, a family-friendly comic-book adaptation that ditches cynicism for heart.

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Heather Hogan Autostraddle Jun 27, 2018
Cat is the mouthpiece that proves Supergirl's creative team is perpetually having a conversation with each other about what it means to write a female-fronted superhero series on broadcast network television. Go to Full Review Michael Idato Sydney Morning Herald Oct 4, 2016
It's tough sitting in the shadow of the Man of Steel, and Supergirl's comic life always carried baggage in that regard. This Supergirl shakes it off nicely in the first episode and soars into the sky. Go to Full Review Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Oct 28, 2015
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There's a galaxy to save - and Benoist does it with believable inner and outer strength without ever abandoning the plucky, wholesome nature of a grown-up Laura Ingalls. Go to Full Review Amanda Greever The Daily Times (Tennessee) Jan 30, 2019
There are some things that are over-the-top, but it's obvious that with such a high-powered hero at the heart of the show, they had to go big or go home. Go to Full Review Ja-Quan Greene Black Nerd Problems Jul 20, 2018
I'd advise everyone to get down with Supergirl. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Jun 21, 2018
Supergirl isn't a perfect show by any means, and this first episode had more than its share of slightly awkward moments. But was it fun? HELL YES. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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dreamch M @dreamch Jun 30, 2026 Good story with interesting characters. Melissa is a great fit for the role of Supergirl! Martian Manhunter and Alex are also worth mentioning as interesting characters. See more William S. @Navyiceman Jun 26, 2026 An interesting way to present the character. Definitely room for improvement but looking forward to more See more Fetti T @Fetti918 Apr 2, 2026 Supergirl may manage to grab your attention with its underdog traits and array of intriguing villains, however poor choreography and low-budget CGI makes it hard to look past the predictable nature of the show. See more Brenden D @WestWardReviews Feb 24, 2026 A Decently Solid Premiere Season For A Fine & Fun Super Hero Series Melissa Benoist Is Endlessly Charming & Adorable In The Lead Role With A Good Heart And A Strong Sense Of Truth & Justice. The Supporting Cast Are Solid, Cat Grant Is Definitely A Stand-Out. The Larger Story Is Okay, The Weekly Villains Are Interesting. I DEFINITELY Loved The Crossover With The Flash. Barry & Kara's Chemistry Is Infectious. The Side Drama Is Hit Or Miss, But I Stil, Had A Fine Time Watching It. B 7.5-8/10 Give It A Watch. You'll Enjoy Yourself. See more Matthew K. @MKineticforce Feb 7, 2026 It was great until crisis on infinite earths See more The Cursed Legion T @GAVINSISEMORE Dec 23, 2025 This series was absolutely horrible. I loved the ARROW and the FLASH CW series and couldn't for the life of me get myself to enjoy this series. See more Read all reviews
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Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers

Calista Flockhart

Cat Grant

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers

Mehcad Brooks

James Olsen

David Harewood

Hank Henshaw

Jeremy Jordan

Winslow "Winn" Schott

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 26, 2015 Pilot After keeping her powers a secret for 12 years, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, decides to embrace her abilities and be a hero. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 2015 Stronger Together Kara must put doubts aside as she tries to apprehend an escapee from the Kryptonian prison; Cat pressures James for an interview with Supergirl. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2015 Fight or Flight An enemy of Superman named Reactron targets Supergirl, testing her powers; Cat plans to run a revealing article on Supergirl. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Livewire Kara's foster mother visits for Thanksgiving; Cat and Supergirl become targets when an accident transforms a volatile CatCo employee into Livewire. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2015 How Does She Do It? While Kara is baby-sitting Cat's son, she must also protect the city from a series of bombings; Lucy Lane (Jenna Dewan Tatum) tries to rekindle her relationship with James. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2015 Red Faced Kara goes too far during a training exercise against a military cyborg commissioned by Lucy Lane's father; Cat's judgmental mother visits; Alex asks Winn to investigate her father's death. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Human for a Day National City is struck by an earthquake; Alex and Hank are trapped in the DEO with a powerful alien. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2015 Hostile Takeover Astra challenges Kara's beliefs about her mother; a hacker exposes Cat's private -- and damaging -- emails, putting her job at risk. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 2016 Blood Bonds While Astra is held captive, her husband abducts Hanks; Cat continues to suspect that Kara is Supergirl. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 18, 2016 Childish Things Winn's father, a supervillain named Toyman, escapes from prison and contacts his son; Cat offers Lucy a position at CatCo; Alex wants Hank to uncover Maxwell Lord's plans. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 25, 2016 Strange Visitor From Another Planet A member of the alien race responsible for killing Hank's people kidnaps anti-alien Sen. Miranda Crane; Cat's estranged son visits National City. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2016 Bizarro A twisted version of Supergirl tries to destroy Kara; Cat's son (Blake Jenner) and Kara become closer. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 2016 For the Girl Who Has Everything A parasitic alien traps Kara in a dream where her home planet is intact and her family is alive; Alex, Hank and the DEO have to fend off a Kryptonian attack without Kara. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 22, 2016 Truth, Justice and the American Way Supergirl battles with Master Jailer (Jeff Branson), who is tracking and killing escaped Fort Rozz prisoners; Cat hires an additional assistant (Italia Ricci), who tries to one-up Kara; James and Kara don't agree on the DEO's methods. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 29, 2016 Solitude Kara travels to the Fortress of Solitude to learn how to defeat Indigo (Laura Vandervoort), who has a connection to Kara's past; James and Lucy's relationship comes to a crossroads. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 14, 2016 Falling After being exposed to red kryptonite, Kara turns malicious and becomes a danger to her friends and to the people of National City; Cat discusses Supergirl on "The Talk." Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 21, 2016 Manhunter J'onn J'onzz discloses the details of meeting with Kara and Alex's father, Dr. Jeremiah Danvers, and the takeover of Hank Henshaw's identity; Kara must decide whether to trust someone with her secret identity; Siobhan devises a plot against Kara. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 28, 2016 World's Finest The Flash (Grant Gustin) comes from an alternative universe and aids Kara in her battle against Silver Banshee and Livewire in exchange for her help getting home. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 11, 2016 Myriad Kara must free her friend when Non and Indigo implement mind control to turn National City citizens into their own army. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 18, 2016 Better Angels An unexpected enemy forces Supergirl into a battle as she attempts to stop Non and Indigo from destroying all of humanity. Details

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Supergirl — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Larry Teng, Dermott Downs, Glen Winter
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Yahlin Chang, Michael Grassi, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Robert Rovner, Andrew Kreisberg, Caitlin Parrish, Rachel Shukert, Ted Sullivan, Derek Simon, Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Allison Adler, James DeWille
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2015
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