Supergirl · Season 5 19 Episodes

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Season four showed that truth, justice and the American way are stronger than fear and hate, as Supergirl stopped Lex Luthor’s anti-alien campaign with the power of the press, no cape required. As the world returns to normal, some things will never be the same now that Lena knows Kara's secret and the Monitor has arrived on Earth 38!

Episodes

NoFirst Air DateNameOverview
5x1Event HorizonKara 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.
5x2Stranger Beside MeSupergirl, Alex, and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara. J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a problem.
5x3Blurred LinesKara 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.
5x4In Plain SightKara'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.
5x5Dangerous LiaisonsOn the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas's VR contact lenses, Kara 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.
5x6Confidence WomenWhile 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.
5x7TremorsSupergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan. J'onn J'onn makes a discovery about his brother's whereabouts.
5x8The Wrath of Rama KhanSupergirl's struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan. Meanwhile, as Lena and Hope work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena.
5x9Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One (I)The Monitor sends Harbinger to gather the worlds’ greatest heroes - Supergirl, The Flash, Green Arrow, Batwoman, White Canary, The Atom and Superman - 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. This crossover continues on Batwoman S1E09, The Flash S6E09, Arrow S8E08, and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.
5x10The Bottle EpisodeThe subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl to face a chaotic threat.
5x11Back from the Future (1)As Supergirl tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott returns from the future.
5x12Back from the Future (2)Supergirl helps Winn face his greatest fear. After Alex sets out to find evidence against Lex, Brainy must decide between helping his friend or continuing to secretly work for Lex.
5x13It's a Super LifeMxyzptlk returns with a proposition for Kara – what if she could go back in time and tell Lena 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.
5x14The BodyguardLex tasks Supergirl with protecting Andrea from an anti-tech extremist, but his nefarious purpose goes beyond merely keeping Andrea alive. Meanwhile, Lena moves forward with Non Nocere, with Lex’s help.
5x15Reality BytesNia’s roommate, Yvette, 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 stands by Dreamer and enlists additional help from Brainy. Meanwhile, Alex, J’onn and Kelly attempt to rescue a man stuck inside a virtual reality escape room.
5x16Alex in WonderlandAlex uses a pair of Obsidian contact lenses to visit a virtual National City where she takes on a whole new persona. Meanwhile, Kelly helps William investigate Lex. Kara deals with difficult news.
5x17Deus Lex MachinaLex proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena closer to him, defeat Leviathan’s latest attack, and pit Supergirl and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex came into power after Crisis.
5x18The Missing LinkSupergirl and the team go head to head against Rama Khan and Leviathan. Meanwhile, Lena and Lex must join forces when Project Non Nocere fails, leaving the two siblings in serious danger.
5x19Immortal KombatSupergirl realizes that in order to stop Lex and Leviathan she must work with the one person she never thought she’d trust again – Lena. Nia keeps dreaming about Brainy but struggles with what the dreams are trying to tell her. Meanwhile, Brainy realizes there is only one way to stop Lex.

Cast

CharacterPerson
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-ElMelissa Benoist
Alex Danvers / SentinelChyler Leigh
J'onn J'onzz / Martian ManhunterDavid Harewood
Lena LuthorKatie McGrath
Querl 'Brainy' Dox / Brainiac-5Jesse Rath
Nia Nal / DreamerNicole Maines
Kelly Olsen / GuardianAzie Tesfai
Andrea Rojas / AcrataJulie Gonzalo
William DeyStaz Nair
Eve Tessmacher / HopeAndrea Brooks

Crew

DepartmentJobPerson
ArtProperty MasterMatthew Wilson
DirectingScript CoordinatorJen Troy
ProductionAssociate ProducerSaray D. Guidetti
CastingDavid Rapaport
J.J. Ogilvy
Lyndsey Baldasare
Sean Cossey
Co-Executive ProducerDana Horgan
Lindsay Sturman
Rob Wright
Executive ProducerGreg Berlanti
Jessica Queller
Robert Rovner
Sarah Schechter
ProducerCarl Ogawa
Chris Pavoni
Jennifer Lence
Joanie L. Woehler
Production ManagerJennifer Carpenter Hernandez
SoundMusic EditorAngela Claverie
Music SupervisorGabe Hilfer
Season Kent
Original Music ComposerBlake Neely
Daniel James Chan
Visual EffectsVisual Effects SupervisorArmen V. Kevorkian