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The Best Episodes of Supergirl Season 5

Every episode of Supergirl Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Supergirl Season 5!

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Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Supergirl Season 5 Episode 1 - Event Horizon
    7.4/10(1825 votes)

    #1 - Event Horizon

    S5:E1

    Kara 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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Derek Simon, Nicki Holcomb

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  2. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 2 - Stranger Beside Me
    6.6/10(1493 votes)

    #2 - Stranger Beside Me

    S5:E2

    Supergirl, Alex, and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara. J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a problem.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Katie Rose Rogers, Dana Horgan

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  3. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 3 - Blurred Lines
    7.0/10(1523 votes)

    #3 - Blurred Lines

    S5:E3

    Kara 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.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Lindsay Sturman, J. Holtham

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  4. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 4 - In Plain Sight
    6.8/10(1354 votes)

    #4 - In Plain Sight

    S5:E4

    Kara'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.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Jess Kardos, Jay Faerber

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  5. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 5 - Dangerous Liaisons
    6.8/10(1317 votes)

    #5 - Dangerous Liaisons

    S5:E5

    On 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.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writers:Rob Wright, Daniel Beaty

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  6. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 6 - Confidence Women
    7.7/10(1574 votes)

    #6 - Confidence Women

    S5:E6

    While 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.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Nicki Holcomb

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  7. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 7 - Tremors
    7.7/10(1598 votes)

    #7 - Tremors

    S5:E7

    Supergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan. J'onn J'onn makes a discovery about his brother's whereabouts.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Katie Rose Rogers, J. Holtham

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  8. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 8 - The Wrath of Rama Khan
    7.6/10(1408 votes)

    #8 - The Wrath of Rama Khan

    S5:E8

    Supergirl'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.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writers:Jess Kardos, Lindsay Sturman

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  9. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 9 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One (I)
    8.4/10(3644 votes)

    #9 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One (I)

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 10 - The Bottle Episode
    7.4/10(1316 votes)

    #10 - The Bottle Episode

    S5:E10

    The subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl to face a chaotic threat.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 11 - Back from the Future (1)
    6.7/10(1738 votes)

    #11 - Back from the Future (1)

    S5:E11

    As Supergirl tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott returns from the future.

    Director:David Harewood
    Writers:Katie Rose Rogers, Dana Horgan

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  12. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 12 - Back from the Future (2)
    6.6/10(1401 votes)

    #12 - Back from the Future (2)

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writers:Rob Wright, J. Holtham

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  13. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 13 - It's a Super Life
    8.6/10(2127 votes)

    #13 - It's a Super Life

    S5:E13

    Mxyzptlk 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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 14 - The Bodyguard
    5.9/10(1530 votes)

    #14 - The Bodyguard

    S5:E14

    Lex 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.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 15 - Reality Bytes
    6.3/10(1534 votes)

    #15 - Reality Bytes

    S5:E15

    Nia’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.

    Director:Armen V. Kevorkian
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Jay Faerber

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  16. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 16 - Alex in Wonderland
    6.9/10(1246 votes)

    #16 - Alex in Wonderland

    S5:E16

    Alex 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.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 17 - Deus Lex Machina
    7.6/10(1226 votes)

    #17 - Deus Lex Machina

    S5:E17

    Lex 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.

    Director:Melissa Benoist
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 18 - The Missing Link
    7.4/10(1081 votes)

    #18 - The Missing Link

    S5:E18

    Supergirl 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 19 - Immortal Kombat
    7.7/10(1191 votes)

    #19 - Immortal Kombat

    S5:E19

    Supergirl 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.

    Director:David Harewood
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Event Horizon" is the best rated episode of "Supergirl" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 1825 votes. Directed by Jesse Warn and written by Derek Simon, Nicki Holcomb, it aired on 10/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Stranger Beside Me".