Supergirl: Season 1
Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg. The first season premiered on CBS on October 26, 2015, and concluded on April 8, 2016. The series follows the story of twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was sent away from Krypton and taken in by the Danvers family at the age of thirteen. After spending years hiding her abilities, Kara decides t
Season overview
Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg. The first season premiered on CBS on October 26, 2015, and concluded on April 8, 2016. The series follows the story of twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was sent away from Krypton and taken in by the Danvers family at the age of thirteen. After spending years hiding her abilities, Kara decides to embrace her superhuman powers and become the hero she was meant to be. Throughout the season, Kara must learn to balance her newfound responsibilities as a hero with her human relationships. Her journey involves taking to the skies to fight crime while navigating the challenges of her dual life. The narrative explores her development as she learns to manage her powers, which she was previously taught to keep hidden by the Danvers family. The series depicts her transition into a protector, a role she assumes after an unexpected disaster forces her to reveal her true nature to the world. The show is categorized under the drama, science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure genres.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Oct 26, 2015 · 46 min
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
Stronger Together
Nov 2, 2015 · 42 min
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
Fight or Flight
Nov 9, 2015 · 42 min
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 Supergir
Livewire
Nov 16, 2015 · 42 min
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 transf
How Does She Do It?
Nov 23, 2015 · 42 min
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 c
Red Faced
Nov 30, 2015 · 42 min
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,
Human for a Day
Dec 7, 2015 · 42 min
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 earthqu
Hostile Takeover
Dec 14, 2015 · 42 min
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
Blood Bonds
Jan 4, 2016 · 42 min
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
Childish Things
Jan 18, 2016 · 42 min
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 an
Strange Visitor from Another Planet
Jan 25, 2016 · 42 min
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,
Bizarro
Feb 1, 2016 · 42 min
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.
For The Girl Who Has Everything
Feb 8, 2016 · 42 min
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
Truth, Justice and the American Way
Feb 22, 2016 · 42 min
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 t
Solitude
Feb 29, 2016 · 42 min
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 p
Falling
Mar 14, 2016 · 42 min
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 Superg
Manhunter
Mar 21, 2016 · 42 min
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 s
Worlds Finest
Mar 28, 2016 · 43 min
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 exc
Myriad
Apr 11, 2016 · 42 min
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.
Better Angels
Apr 18, 2016 · 42 min
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.