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Supergirl S1E5 — How Does She Do It?

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Supergirl•Season 1•Episode 5

How Does She Do It?

7.3/10 · 3,270 votesNov 23, 201542 min

Ranked #16 of 20 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Kara’s two identities are stretched thin when Supergirl must protect National City from a series of bombings and Kara is tasked with babysitting Cat’s son, Carter. Also, James is conflicted when his ex-girlfriend Lucy Lane seeks to rekindle their relationship.

Directed byThor Freudenthal

Written byYahlin Chang, Ted Sullivan

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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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Yahlin Chang

Writer

T

Ted Sullivan

Writer

Thor Freudenthal

Thor Freudenthal

Director

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Episode Summary

"How Does She Do It?" is episode 5 of Supergirl season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 3,270 votes, ranking #16 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Thor Freudenthal and written by Yahlin Chang, Ted Sullivan, it aired on November 23, 2015.

Next: E6 · Red Faced Best of Season 1