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Supergirl S1E4 — Livewire
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Supergirl•Season 1•Episode 4

Livewire

7.3/10 · 3,415 votesNov 16, 201542 min

Ranked #15 of 20 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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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 transforms a volatile CatCo employee into the villainous Livewire, she targets Cat and Supergirl.

Directed byKevin Tancharoen
Written byCaitlin Parrish, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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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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Kevin Tancharoen

Kevin Tancharoen

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Caitlin Parrish

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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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Jessie Graff

Jessie Graff

Utility Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Livewire" is episode 4 of Supergirl season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 3,415 votes, ranking #15 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Caitlin Parrish, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it aired on November 16, 2015.

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