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The Best Episodes of Supergirl Season 4

Every episode of Supergirl Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Supergirl Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 1 - American Alien
    7.1/10(1876 votes)

    #1 - American Alien

    S4:E1

    Diving back into reporting, Kara welcomes a new cub reporter to CatCo. Meanwhile, James and Lena argue about James’ impending indictment for acting as the vigilante Guardian, while Alex and Brainy struggle to get in sync at the DEO. Supergirl is called into action when remnants of the anti-alien terrorist organization Cadmus try to assassinate pro-alien leaders, but their endgame turns out to be much more sinister than she expected. J’onn relishes his peaceful new life, but an outing with an old friend causes him concern.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 2 - Fallout
    7.2/10(2233 votes)

    #2 - Fallout

    S4:E2

    A shocking revelation causes chaos in National City. Supergirl sets out to capture Mercy Graves, while Alex takes control at the DEO. Back at CatCo, Kara decides to write an investigative story on Mercy and asks Lena if she can interview her as Mercy has ties to the Luthors. Meanwhile, Brainy meets Nia and the two end up in a precarious situation.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 3 - Man of Steel
    7.5/10(1833 votes)

    #3 - Man of Steel

    S4:E3

    Ben Lockwood didn't always hate aliens. Through a series of incidents, and input from his anti-alien father, Ben slowly transforms from a mild-mannered professor into the villainous Agent Liberty of today.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Derek Simon, Rob Wright

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  4. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 4 - Ahimsa
    6.9/10(1574 votes)

    #4 - Ahimsa

    S4:E4

    When Supergirl needs help, Alex asks Lena and Brainiac to team up. Meanwhile, J’onn questions his decision to quit the DEO. However, after running into Manchester Black, he realizes there are a lot of ways to help his fellow aliens during this tumultuous time.

    Director:Armen V. Kevorkian
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 5 - Parasite Lost
    6.7/10(1656 votes)

    #5 - Parasite Lost

    S4:E5

    Colonel Haley makes a surprising decision regarding Supergirl. Kara writes a series of articles highlighting aliens in National City in the hopes that humans will stop being so fearful of them. Unfortunately, the article puts some of the aliens in harm’s way.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Aadrita Mukerji, Maria Maggenti

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  6. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 6 - Call to Action
    7.0/10(1522 votes)

    #6 - Call to Action

    S4:E6

    Everyone gathers for Thanksgiving but Kara is feeling down after her televised debate with Ben Lockwood about the anti-alien sentiment coursing through National City. Meanwhile, James and Lena argue about the best way to handle the Children of Liberty.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writers:Gabriel Llanas, Daniel Beaty

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  7. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 7 - Rather the Fallen Angel
    7.2/10(1496 votes)

    #7 - Rather the Fallen Angel

    S4:E7

    James falls in deeper with the Children of Liberty in his efforts to meet Agent Liberty. Meanwhile, Supergirl and Manchester Black follow a lead on Agent Liberty’s location, but things take a dark turn. Lena kicks off her first set of trials.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writers:Katie Rose Rogers, Dana Horgan

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  8. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 8 - Bunker Hill
    7.5/10(1505 votes)

    #8 - Bunker Hill

    S4:E8

    Nia has a powerful dream about Agent Liberty but refuses to look at it as a prophetic dream and pushes it aside. After noticing something is bothering Nia, Kara enlists Brainy's help, and the two try to persuade Nia to embrace her destiny. Meanwhile, Manchester Black pays Ben Lockwood a menacing visit.

    Director:Kevin Smith
    Writers:Eric Carrasco, Rob Wright

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  9. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 9 - Elseworlds (III)
    8.4/10(2599 votes)

    #9 - Elseworlds (III)

    S4:E9

    Supergirl, The Flash, Green Arrow and Superman engage in the battle of their lives. The crossover starts on The Flash S05E09 Elseworlds (I) and Arrow S07E09 Elseworlds (II).

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 10 - Suspicious Minds
    7.3/10(1424 votes)

    #10 - Suspicious Minds

    S4:E10

    Colonel Haley is upset after Supergirl responds to a distress call from a Navy ship that turned out to be a deadly alien attack. Colonel Haley reclaims the site as DEO territory and demands that Supergirl step aside. After Supergirl refuses to be told what to do, Haley refocuses her energy on finding out Supergirl's true identity and begins to interrogate all DEO agents, including Alex. Meanwhile, Brainiac-5 tries to persuade Nia to embrace her superpowers but she misinterprets his motives.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writers:Gabriel Llanas, Maria Maggenti

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  11. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 11 - Blood Memory
    7.0/10(1449 votes)

    #11 - Blood Memory

    S4:E11

    Kara joins Nia on a trip to Nia's hometown to visit her family during the town's annual Harvest Festival. While home, Nia's mother encourages her daughter to embrace her destiny. Meanwhile, Alex deals with a street drug that is turning people violent and giving them temporary superpowers.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writer:Jessica Queller

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  12. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 12 - Menagerie
    7.0/10(1426 votes)

    #12 - Menagerie

    S4:E12

    With his P.I. shingle newly hung outside his office, J'onn welcomes new clients. Trying to take her mind off what happened at the DEO, Kara decides to team up with J'onn on his latest assignment, which unfortunately ends up tying directly into Alex's current investigation that involves the villain Menagerie. Meanwhile, Lena shares some news with James, but his reaction isn't what she expected. Nia invites Brainy to her Valentine's Day party.

    Director:Stefan Pleszczynski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 13 - What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?
    7.3/10(1328 votes)

    #13 - What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?

    S4:E13

    Manchester Black breaks out of prison with the help of his new team, The Elite, who are set on punishing the anti-alien forces. Supergirl pulls double duty as she tries to apprehend Manchester Black and his team as well as deal with a shocking new development with Ben Lockwood.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writers:Eric Carrasco, Aadrita Mukerji

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  14. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 14 - Stand and Deliver
    7.3/10(1324 votes)

    #14 - Stand and Deliver

    S4:E14

    Between Ben Lockwood’s new push to stir up the anti-alien movement and the Elite’s desire to target Lockwood and his minions, Supergirl is concerned about the safety of the American people – both human and alien. When Lockwood organizes a rally, the aliens decide to peacefully protest. Brainiac and J’onn join the alien march while Supergirl and Dreamer patrol to keep everyone safe. Meanwhile, James picks up his camera again to cover the march for CatCo, and Hayley assigns Alex a job that clashes with her beliefs. When The Elite and Ben Lockwood stir up trouble at the rally, Supergirl is forced to take a stand.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Rob Wright, Jess Kardos

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  15. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 15 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
    8.1/10(1537 votes)

    #15 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?

    S4:E15

    Secretly furloughed from prison due to failing health, Lex Luthor visits his sister, Lena, to seek her help finding a cure. Savvy as ever, Lena is suspicious of Lex's motives but when she's faced with a life and death situation, she must decide how she truly feels about her brother. Meanwhile, Supergirl and J'onn face off against Manchester Black. James' sister Kelly comes to town.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writers:Derek Simon, Nicki Holcomb

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  16. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 16 - The House of L
    8.3/10(1598 votes)

    #16 - The House of L

    S4:E16

    In the wake of Lex Luthor's return, the show flashes back to what he's been doing for the last two years and how his secret machinations and plans have affected Supergirl and Lena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Eric Carrasco, Dana Horgan

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  17. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 17 - All About Eve
    7.6/10(1347 votes)

    #17 - All About Eve

    S4:E17

    Supergirl must deal with the destructive aftermath of Lex's nefarious plans. Shocked at what Lex has created, Supergirl faces her biggest challenge yet.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 18 - Crime and Punishment
    7.5/10(1304 votes)

    #18 - Crime and Punishment

    S4:E18

    Kara and Lena head to Stryker's Island to search for clues on how to defeat Lex. At the prison, Kara tries to befriend a nosy prisoner, Steve, who may have insight into what Lex was doing, while Lena studies an array of puzzles Lex left behind in the hopes of discovering his whereabouts. While there, a prison riot breaks out and Kara must find a way to stop the prisoners without revealing her secret identity as Supergirl. Meanwhile, Kelly encourages James to talk to someone for his PTSD, and Alex faces off against Ben Lockwood after he storms the DEO and acquires some powerful weapons to hunt Supergirl.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 19 - American Dreamer
    7.3/10(1364 votes)

    #19 - American Dreamer

    S4:E19

    As Kara doggedly works as a reporter to clear Supergirl's name, Dreamer picks up the slack as National City's protector, which leads to a showdown with Ben Lockwood. James takes drastic measures to relieve his PTSD.

    Director:David Harewood
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 20 - Will The Real Miss Tessmacher Please Stand Up?
    7.4/10(1339 votes)

    #20 - Will The Real Miss Tessmacher Please Stand Up?

    S4:E20

    Kara and Lena head to Kaznia to hunt down Lex. However, Eve Tessmacher sets a trap for the duo that could ultimately reveal that Kara is Supergirl. Meanwhile, Alex gets a long-awaited phone call, James practices using his powers, and Ben Lockwood takes a dangerous stand inside the DEO.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 21 - Red Dawn
    8.1/10(1373 votes)

    #21 - Red Dawn

    S4:E21

    Kara comes face to face with Red Daughter and the two engage in an epic battle. Determined to find a way to extract the Harun-El, Lena turns to an unlikely source for help - Lillian Luthor. Meanwhile, Alex realizes she's missing parts of her memory, and Brainy, Nia and J'onn set out to track down aliens who have been abducted by Lex.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 22 - The Quest for Peace
    8.2/10(1440 votes)

    #22 - The Quest for Peace

    S4:E22

    Lex Luthor descends upon Washington, DC and summons Lena and Lillian Luthor to the White House. Supergirl realizes she has one last chance to stop Lex and turns to the power of the press to help her.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"American Alien" is the best rated episode of "Supergirl" season 4. It scored 7.1/10 based on 1876 votes. Directed by Jesse Warn and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Fallout".