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Supergirl S5E17 — Deus Lex Machina

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Supergirl•Season 5•Episode 17

Deus Lex Machina

7.6/10 · 1,261 votesMay 3, 202042 min

Ranked #7 of 19 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

Lex proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena closer to him, defeat Leviathan’s latest attack, and pit Supergirl and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex came into power after Crisis.

Directed byMelissa Benoist

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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

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Lena Luthor

Jesse Rath

Jesse Rath

Querl 'Brainy' Dox / Brainiac-5

Nicole Maines

Nicole Maines

Nia Nal / Dreamer

Azie Tesfai

Azie Tesfai

Kelly Olsen / Guardian

Julie Gonzalo

Julie Gonzalo

Andrea Rojas / Acrata

Staz Nair

Staz Nair

William Dey

Andrea Brooks

Andrea Brooks

Eve Tessmacher / Hope

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Katie Rose Rogers

Teleplay

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Lindsay Sturman

Story

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Director

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Brooke Pohl

Teleplay

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Thomas Ma

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Deus Lex Machina" is episode 17 of Supergirl season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,261 votes, ranking #7 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Melissa Benoist, it aired on May 3, 2020.

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