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The Worst Episodes of Supergirl

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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 Worst Episode
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    Supergirl Season 5 Episode 15 - Reality Bytes
    4.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Reality Bytes

    S5:E15

    Nia’s roommate, Yvette, is attacked by a man targeting Dreamer because he doesn’t like that Dreamer is transgender and wants her to quit being a superhero. Determined to protect her community from additional harm, Dreamer refuses to give into his threats and puts herself in the line of fire to stop him. Supergirl stands by Dreamer and enlists additional help from Brainy. Meanwhile, Alex, J’onn and Kelly attempt to rescue a man stuck inside a virtual reality escape room.

    Director:Armen V. Kevorkian
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Jay Faerber

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  2. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 12 - Blind Spots
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Blind Spots

    S6:E12

    Kelly is horrified when the Ormfell building implodes, injuring many in the community, including Joey. However, her horror quickly turns to frustration when she realizes that the hospital is overwhelmed, people are getting sicker, and no one is coming to help - including Supergirl who is busy fighting Nyxly. Knowing that she can make a difference, Kelly embraces her power and fully steps into her role as Guardian. Joined by Supergirl, Alex, Diggle and team, Guardian leads the way to restoring justice to the fallen community.

    Director:David Ramsey
    Writers:J. Holtham, Azie Tesfai

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  3. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 10 - Still I Rise
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Still I Rise

    S6:E10

    Supergirl intervenes when a building in the Heights that was set aside for low income housing is suddenly at risk to be sold to a major corporation. Supergirl recruits Orlando to help her win over the city, but things go awry when Nyxly shows up. Meanwhile, Nia trains with her mother.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 15 - Hope for Tomorrow
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Hope for Tomorrow

    S6:E15

    Supergirl continues to fight Nyxly for the remaining totems but after Nyxly kidnaps William, Supergirl realizes she needs to take a more proactive stance to keep National City safe. Meanwhile, Alex faces the biggest challenge of her life.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 16 - Nightmare in National City
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Nightmare in National City

    S6:E16

    Kara lands her dream story for Catco but when the city is suddenly attacked by a nightmare monster at the same time as her interview, she is forced to take a serious look at her life and decide if she can continue to live as both Kara and Supergirl. As Dreamer takes the lead on the search for the Dream Totem, which can vanquish they nightmare monster in National City, she realizes she needs to ask her sister Maeve for help.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Rob Wright, Jess Kardos

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  6. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 2 - A Few Good Women
    5.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - A Few Good Women

    S6:E2

    As the stakes with Lex are raised higher than ever before, Lena must decide how far she is willing to go to stop her brother. Meanwhile, Supergirl and the team are faced with a challenge unlike anything they've ever dealt with before and it brings Alex to her breaking point.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Derek Simon, Elle Lipson

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  7. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 14 - The Bodyguard
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Bodyguard

    S5:E14

    Lex tasks Supergirl with protecting Andrea from an anti-tech extremist, but his nefarious purpose goes beyond merely keeping Andrea alive. Meanwhile, Lena moves forward with Non Nocere, with Lex’s help.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 8 - Welcome Back, Kara
    5.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Welcome Back, Kara

    S6:E8

    As Supergirl and Zor-El make their return to National City, they are determined to keep the Phantom Zone behind them and enjoy being superheroes together. Unfortunately, their overzealous efforts backfire, creating a whole new threat to National City.

    Director:Armen V. Kevorkian
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Jay Faerber

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  9. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 13 - The Gauntlet
    5.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Gauntlet

    S6:E13

    Supergirl and team race Nyxly for control of a magical totem that controls courage. Supergirl and Nyxly battle and each get a piece of the totem but learn the first person to pass the test of courage will gain control of the entire thing. Meanwhile, Lena is still struggling to make sense of her newfound gift.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 18 - Truth or Consequences
    5.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Truth or Consequences

    S6:E18

    Supergirl is determined to keep everyone safe from Lex and Nyxly so she doubles down on patrol, especially as Alex and Kelly's bachelorette party is coming up. Alex is torn between duty and finally allowing herself the time to enjoy her new family. Brainy receives heartbreaking news, and William clashes with Andrea over her recent coverage of Lex.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 3 - Phantom Menaces
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Phantom Menaces

    S6:E3

    Supergirl makes a new ally. Lena and Lex battle for control of Luthor Corp.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Emilio Ortega Aldrich

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  12. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 4 - Lost Souls
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Lost Souls

    S6:E4

    Supergirl finds an opportunity to escape from the Phantom Zone but it comes with some dangerous strings attached. Meanwhile, Lena joins the Super Friends on a mission but finds she disagrees with their plan of action against the Phantoms and wonders if she is truly ready to be a part of the team.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writers:Nicki Holcomb, Karen Maser

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  13. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 9 - Dream Weaver
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Dream Weaver

    S6:E9

    Kelly meets Joey, a young orphaned alien boy, who is acting out in foster care because he fears there is something wrong with his brother Orlando, who is incarcerated. Kelly asks Kara to help her investigate and they stumble upon abuse at the prison. Meanwhile, Nyxly crashes one of Nia's dreams and asks her for help.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writers:Karen Maser, Emilio Ortega Aldrich

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  14. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 14 - Magical Thinking
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Magical Thinking

    S6:E14

    Lena is uncertain about using her magical abilities to help Supergirl retrieve the second totem from Nyxly. William struggles to write a story on the Super Friends that makes both the heroes and Andrea happy. Meanwhile, Kelly is thrilled Esme has found a new home, but things go awry and the little girl's future is put in danger.

    Director:Simon Burnett
    Writers:Derek Simon, Karen Maser

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  15. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 17 - I Believe in a Thing Called Love
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #15 - I Believe in a Thing Called Love

    S6:E17

    When Lex Luthor appears by Nyxly's side, Supergirl and team must deal with the emotional fallout of facing their two biggest foes at the same time. Alex makes plans for the perfect proposal to Kelly, but work keeps getting in the way.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Dana Horgan, Nicki Holcomb

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  16. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 19 - The Last Gauntlet
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Last Gauntlet

    S6:E19

    Supergirl and the super friends take drastic action after a loved one is kidnapped by Nyxly and Lex. An unlikely ally steps in to help the team.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 20 - Kara
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Kara

    S6:E20

    Supergirl is joined by familiar faces from the past to help her stop Lex and Nyxly for good. Meanwhile, Alex and Kelly prepare to walk down the aisle.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 2 - Stranger Beside Me
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Stranger Beside Me

    S5:E2

    Supergirl, Alex, and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara. J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a problem.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Katie Rose Rogers, Dana Horgan

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  19. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 3 - Blurred Lines
    5.6/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Blurred Lines

    S5:E3

    Kara attempts to mend her relationship with Lena. J’onn J’onzz takes a deep dive into his memories while Kelly tries to help an old friend.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Lindsay Sturman, J. Holtham

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  20. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 5 - Prom Night! (1)
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Prom Night! (1)

    S6:E5

    Nia and Brainy attempt to save Supergirl from the Phantom Zone by time traveling back to Kara's home in 2009. While determined to secure the item needed to help Supergirl, Brainy is worried about keeping a low profile so as not to alter the future timeline. However, when their ship crashes upon arrival, a young Kara Danvers is the first on the scene. Meanwhile, a young reporter named Cat Grant sets her sights on Midvale as she suspects there is a big story in the small town.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Rob Wright, Jess Kardos

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  21. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 12 - Back from the Future (2)
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Back from the Future (2)

    S5:E12

    Supergirl helps Winn face his greatest fear. After Alex sets out to find evidence against Lex, Brainy must decide between helping his friend or continuing to secretly work for Lex.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writers:Rob Wright, J. Holtham

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  22. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 17 - Deus Lex Machina
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Deus Lex Machina

    S5:E17

    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.

    Director:Melissa Benoist
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 6 - Prom Again! (2)
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Prom Again! (2)

    S6:E6

    Part two of the flashback episodes pick up where things left off - Young Kara experiences kryptonite for the first time, Nia and Brainy are trapped by invading aliens, and a young Cat Grant may be the reason Supergirl never gets out of the Phantom Zone.

    Director:Chyler Leigh
    Writers:Rob Wright, Jess Kardos

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  24. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 4 - In Plain Sight
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - In Plain Sight

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Jess Kardos, Jay Faerber

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  25. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 7 - Fear Knot
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Fear Knot

    S6:E7

    As the Super Friends brave the Phantom Zone to bring Supergirl home, each member of the team is confronted by visions of their worst fear.

    Director:David Harewood
    Writers:J. Holtham, Elle Lipson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Reality Bytes" is the worst rated episode of "Supergirl". It scored 4.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Armen V. Kevorkian and written by Dana Horgan, Jay Faerber, it aired on 3/15/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Blind Spots".