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Supergirl S1E1 — Pilot
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Supergirl•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.1/10 · 5,381 votesOct 26, 201546 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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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 be.

Directed byGlen Winter
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Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El

Chyler Leigh

Chyler Leigh

Alex Danvers / Sentinel

David Harewood

David Harewood

J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan

Winn Schott

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart

Cat Grant

Mehcad Brooks

Mehcad Brooks

Jimmy Olsen / Guardian

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Glen Winter

Glen Winter

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Ali Adler

Ali Adler

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Andrew Kreisberg

Andrew Kreisberg

Story

Greg Berlanti

Greg Berlanti

Story

Ali Adler

Ali Adler

Story

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Supergirl season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 5,381 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Glen Winter, it aired on October 26, 2015.

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