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Supergirl S5E5 — Dangerous Liaisons

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Supergirl•Season 5•Episode 5

Dangerous Liaisons

6.8/10 · 1,356 votesNov 3, 201942 min

Ranked #14 of 19 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas's VR contact lenses, Kara and William team up on an investigation that exposes a terrorist plot. Kelly and Alex celebrate an anniversary, but Alex's safety is in jeopardy.

Directed byAlysse Leite-Rogers

Written byRob Wright, Daniel Beaty

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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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Rob Wright

Writer

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Daniel Beaty

Writer

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Alysse Leite-Rogers

Director

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Thomas Ma

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Dangerous Liaisons" is episode 5 of Supergirl season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 1,356 votes, ranking #14 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers and written by Rob Wright, Daniel Beaty, it aired on November 3, 2019.

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