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Supergirl S5E4 — In Plain Sight

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Supergirl•Season 5•Episode 4

In Plain Sight

6.8/10 · 1,392 votesOct 27, 201942 min

Ranked #13 of 19 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

Kara's investigation into William Dey's "criminal" activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Meanwhile, the conflict between Malefic and J'onn J'onzz reaches a boiling point.

Directed byDavid McWhirter

Written byJess Kardos, Jay Faerber

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Cast10

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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David McWhirter

Director

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Jess Kardos

Writer

Jay Faerber

Jay Faerber

Writer

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Thomas Ma

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"In Plain Sight" is episode 4 of Supergirl season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 1,392 votes, ranking #13 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by David McWhirter and written by Jess Kardos, Jay Faerber, it aired on October 27, 2019.

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