Supergirl, the popular American superhero television series, premiered on October 5, 2015, on The CW. The show, developed by Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler, and Kara Buckley, is based on the DC Comics character Supergirl, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. The series follows Kara Zor-El (played by Melissa Benoist), Superman’s cousin, as she becomes the superhero Supergirl and fights to protect humanity from various threats.
The first season of Supergirl consists of 20 episodes, which aired from October 2015 to May 2016. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to all 20 episodes of Supergirl Season 1, including episode summaries, air dates, and notable plot points. The pilot episode introduces us to Kara Zor-El, a Kryptonian who was sent to Earth as a child when her home planet, Krypton, was destroyed. Kara, now in her mid-twenties, works as a journalist and discovers her superhuman abilities. She meets her foster parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, and her biological aunt, Miss Martian. The episode sets the stage for Kara’s journey as she becomes the superhero Supergirl. Episode 2: “The Adventures of Supergirl” (October 12, 2015) In the second episode, Kara starts her superhero career as Supergirl, but her first mission goes awry when she faces off against a powerful villain, Toyman. Meanwhile, her secret is threatened when her coworker, Wynn DeMartino, becomes suspicious of her dual identity. Episode 3: “The Last Children of Krypton” (October 19, 2015) This episode delves deeper into Kara’s backstory, revealing her life on Krypton and her journey to Earth. Meanwhile, a powerful Kryptonian artifact is stolen, and Supergirl must retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands. Episode 4: “Crisis” (October 26, 2015) In this episode, a massive alien spaceship threatens Metropolis, and Supergirl must team up with the authorities to evacuate the city. Meanwhile, her secret is revealed to her boss, Perry White. Episode 5: “The Flash” (November 2, 2015) Supergirl meets the Flash (Barry Allen) when she teams up with him to stop a villain who can manipulate time. This episode marks the first crossover between Supergirl and the Arrowverse. Episode 6: “The Black Flame” (November 9, 2015) A former flame of James Olsen, a photographer, becomes a villain with the ability to control fire. Supergirl must stop her and also deal with the consequences of her secret being revealed to the public. Episode 7: “Medusa” (November 16, 2015) A social media app, Medusa, becomes a platform for a cyberbully to harass and threaten people. Supergirl must track down the culprit and put an end to their nefarious activities. Episode 8: “Luthors” (November 23, 2015) Lex Luthor, a wealthy businessman, arrives in National City and becomes a thorn in Supergirl’s side. Meanwhile, Kara’s relationships with her family and friends are put to the test. Episode 9: “You Look Kinda Dead” (November 30, 2015) Supergirl is forced to confront her own mortality when she is exposed to a deadly Kryptonite-infused gas. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin targets people with superhuman abilities. Episode 10: “We Can Work It Out” (December 7, 2015) A group of robots, created by a brilliant scientist, begin to malfunction and wreak havoc on National City. Supergirl must stop them and also navigate her relationships with her loved ones. Episode 11: “Better Angels” (December 14, 2015) A mysterious figure from Kara’s past returns, threatening her relationships and her superhero career. Meanwhile, a group of angels, who are actually aliens, arrive in National City. Episode 12: “Lies” (January 11, 2016) Supergirl’s secret is compromised when a villainous alien, Chameleon Boy, arrives in National City. Meanwhile, Kara’s foster parents are kidnapped by a group of rogue scientists. Episode 13: “The Climb” (January 18, 2016) A group of climbers gets trapped on a mountain, and Supergirl must rescue them. Meanwhile, Kara’s relationships with her family and friends are put to the test. Supergirl Season 1 All Episodes