Supergirl 2015
“Better. Stronger. Together.”
What is Supergirl?
Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El. Developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, the show follows the adventures of Superman's cousin as she establishes her own career as a hero.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 126
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 26, 2015
- Last aired
- Nov 9, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, The CW
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Overview
Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El. Developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, the show follows the adventures of Superman's cousin as she establishes her own career as a hero. The series aired on CBS from October 26, 2015, to April 8, 2016, and continued on The CW from October 10, 2016, to November 9, 2021. The story centers on Kara, who was sent away from Krypton and taken in by the Danvers family at age 13. After hiding her abilities for 12 years, she is forced to reveal her true identity and powers during an unexpected disaster to protect National City. While the series retains core aspects of the character's origin and her connection to Superman, it introduces new elements and characters to expand on her personal growth and adventures. The cast includes Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, and Katie McGrath, portraying a hero who chooses Earth as her home.
Should you watch it?
“Kara Danvers embraces her Kryptonian heritage to become the protector of National City.”
- explores the origin of a classic DC character
- features a dedicated ensemble cast
- features a long multi-season commitment
Watch it if you enjoy superhero origin stories centered on family and duty.
The series contains superhero action and dramatic themes suitable for a general audience.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Oct 26, 2015
- E2 Stronger Together Core Nov 2, 2015
- E3 Fight or Flight Core Nov 9, 2015
- E4 Livewire Core Nov 16, 2015
- E5 How Does She Do It? Core Nov 23, 2015
- E6 Red Faced Core Nov 30, 2015
- E7 Human for a Day Core Dec 7, 2015
- E8 Hostile Takeover Core Dec 14, 2015
- E9 Blood Bonds Core Jan 4, 2016
- E10 Childish Things Core Jan 18, 2016
- E11 Strange Visitor from Another Planet Core Jan 25, 2016
- E12 Bizarro Core Feb 1, 2016
- E13 For The Girl Who Has Everything Core Feb 8, 2016
- E14 Truth, Justice and the American Way Core Feb 22, 2016
- E15 Solitude Core Feb 29, 2016
- E16 Falling Core Mar 14, 2016
- E17 Manhunter Mytharc Mar 21, 2016
- E18 Worlds Finest Core Mar 28, 2016
- E19 Myriad Mytharc Apr 11, 2016
- E20 Better Angels Mytharc Apr 18, 2016
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Adventures of Supergirl Mytharc Oct 10, 2016
- E2 The Last Children of Krypton Core Oct 17, 2016
- E3 Welcome to Earth Core Oct 24, 2016
- E4 Survivors Core Oct 31, 2016
- E5 Crossfire Core Nov 7, 2016
- E6 Changing Core Nov 14, 2016
- E7 The Darkest Places Core Nov 21, 2016
- E8 Medusa (I) Core Nov 28, 2016
- E9 Supergirl Lives Core Jan 23, 2017
- E10 We Can Be Heroes Core Jan 30, 2017
- E11 The Martian Chronicles Core Feb 6, 2017
- E12 Luthors Core Feb 13, 2017
- E13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk Core Feb 20, 2017
- E14 Homecoming Core Feb 27, 2017
- E15 Exodus Core Mar 6, 2017
- E16 Star-Crossed (I) Core Mar 20, 2017
- E17 Distant Sun Core Mar 27, 2017
- E18 Ace Reporter Core Apr 24, 2017
- E19 Alex Core May 1, 2017
- E20 City of Lost Children Core May 8, 2017
- E21 Resist Mytharc May 15, 2017
- E22 Nevertheless, She Persisted Mytharc May 22, 2017
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Girl of Steel Mytharc Oct 9, 2017
- E2 Triggers Core Oct 16, 2017
- E3 Far From the Tree Core Oct 23, 2017
- E4 The Faithful Core Oct 30, 2017
- E5 Damage Core Nov 6, 2017
- E6 Midvale Core Nov 13, 2017
- E7 Wake Up Core Nov 20, 2017
- E8 Crisis on Earth-X (I) Core Nov 27, 2017
- E9 Reign Core Dec 4, 2017
- E10 Legion of Superheroes Core Jan 15, 2018
- E11 Fort Rozz Core Jan 22, 2018
- E12 For Good Core Jan 29, 2018
- E13 Both Sides Now Core Feb 5, 2018
- E14 Schott Through the Heart Mytharc Apr 16, 2018
- E15 In Search of Lost Time Core Apr 23, 2018
- E16 Of Two Minds Core Apr 30, 2018
- E17 Trinity Core May 7, 2018
- E18 Shelter from the Storm Core May 14, 2018
- E19 The Fanatical Core May 21, 2018
- E20 Dark Side of the Moon Core May 28, 2018
- E21 Not Kansas Core Jun 4, 2018
- E22 Make It Reign Mytharc Jun 11, 2018
- E23 Battles Lost and Won Mytharc Jun 18, 2018
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 American Alien Mytharc Oct 14, 2018
- E2 Fallout Core Oct 21, 2018
- E3 Man of Steel Core Oct 28, 2018
- E4 Ahimsa Core Nov 4, 2018
- E5 Parasite Lost Core Nov 11, 2018
- E6 Call to Action Core Nov 18, 2018
- E7 Rather the Fallen Angel Core Nov 25, 2018
- E8 Bunker Hill Mytharc Dec 2, 2018
- E9 Elseworlds (III) Core Dec 11, 2018
- E10 Suspicious Minds Core Jan 20, 2019
- E11 Blood Memory Mytharc Jan 27, 2019
- E12 Menagerie Core Feb 17, 2019
- E13 What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? Core Mar 3, 2019
- E14 Stand and Deliver Core Mar 10, 2019
- E15 O Brother, Where Art Thou? Core Mar 17, 2019
- E16 The House of L Core Mar 24, 2019
- E17 All About Eve Core Mar 31, 2019
- E18 Crime and Punishment Core Apr 21, 2019
- E19 American Dreamer Mytharc Apr 28, 2019
- E20 Will The Real Miss Tessmacher Please Stand Up? Core May 5, 2019
- E21 Red Dawn Mytharc May 12, 2019
- E22 The Quest for Peace Mytharc May 19, 2019
Season 5 · 19 episodes
- E1 Event Horizon Mytharc Oct 6, 2019
- E2 Stranger Beside Me Core Oct 13, 2019
- E3 Blurred Lines Core Oct 20, 2019
- E4 In Plain Sight Core Oct 27, 2019
- E5 Dangerous Liaisons Core Nov 3, 2019
- E6 Confidence Women Core Nov 10, 2019
- E7 Tremors Core Nov 17, 2019
- E8 The Wrath of Rama Khan Core Dec 1, 2019
- E9 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One (I) Mytharc Dec 8, 2019
- E10 The Bottle Episode Core Jan 19, 2020
- E11 Back from the Future (1) Core Jan 26, 2020
- E12 Back from the Future (2) Core Feb 16, 2020
- E13 It's a Super Life Core Feb 23, 2020
- E14 The Bodyguard Core Mar 8, 2020
- E15 Reality Bytes Core Mar 15, 2020
- E16 Alex in Wonderland Core Mar 22, 2020
- E17 Deus Lex Machina Core May 3, 2020
- E18 The Missing Link Mytharc May 10, 2020
- E19 Immortal Kombat Mytharc May 17, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series stars Kara Danvers, also known as Supergirl, who is Superman's cousin.
When did the series air?
The show aired from 2015 to 2021 on CBS and The CW.
What is the premise of the show?
After hiding her powers for years, Kara Danvers reveals her true identity to save her city from disaster.
Is this based on comic books?
Yes, the series takes inspiration from the comic book character and her established storylines.
Who developed the series?
The show was developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg.