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Supergirl S4E5 — Parasite Lost

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Supergirl•Season 4•Episode 5

Parasite Lost

6.7/10 · 1,703 votesNov 11, 201842 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 4•−0.7 vs season avg

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.

Directed byDavid McWhirter

Written byMaria Maggenti, Aadrita Mukerji

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Cast8

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

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Lena Luthor

Jesse Rath

Jesse Rath

Querl 'Brainy' Dox / Brainiac-5

Nicole Maines

Nicole Maines

Nia Nal / Dreamer

Sam Witwer

Sam Witwer

Ben Lockwood / Agent Liberty

Mehcad Brooks

Mehcad Brooks

Jimmy Olsen / Guardian

Crew5

D

David McWhirter

Director

Maria Maggenti

Maria Maggenti

Writer

A

Aadrita Mukerji

Writer

M

Matt Villeneuve

Assistant Location Manager

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Thomas Ma

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Parasite Lost" is episode 5 of Supergirl season 4. It scored 6.7/10 from 1,703 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by David McWhirter and written by Maria Maggenti, Aadrita Mukerji, it aired on November 11, 2018.

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