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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 6 Episode 12 - Blind Spots
    5.7/10(1837 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 14 - The Bodyguard
    5.9/10(1529 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 15 - Reality Bytes
    6.3/10(1533 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 10 - Still I Rise
    6.3/10(858 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 16 - Nightmare in National City
    6.3/10(906 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.

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  6. Supergirl Season 3 Episode 21 - Not Kansas
    6.4/10(1760 votes)

    #6 - Not Kansas

    S3:E21

    Kara makes a major life decision. Meanwhile, J'onn finds out that special DEO-caliber guns have hit the streets of National City.

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  8. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 18 - Truth or Consequences
    6.4/10(1046 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 19 - The Last Gauntlet
    6.4/10(883 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 20 - Kara
    6.4/10(1396 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 2 - Stranger Beside Me
    6.6/10(1489 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 12 - Back from the Future (2)
    6.6/10(1400 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 2 - A Few Good Women
    6.6/10(1165 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 9 - Dream Weaver
    6.6/10(897 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.

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  15. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 5 - Parasite Lost
    6.7/10(1658 votes)

    #14 - Parasite Lost

    S4:E5

    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.

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  16. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 11 - Back from the Future (1)
    6.7/10(1737 votes)

    #15 - Back from the Future (1)

    S5:E11

    As Supergirl tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott returns from the future.

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  17. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 7 - Fear Knot
    6.7/10(977 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 4 - In Plain Sight
    6.8/10(1351 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 5 - Dangerous Liaisons
    6.8/10(1314 votes)

    #18 - Dangerous Liaisons

    S5:E5

    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.

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  20. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 8 - Welcome Back, Kara
    6.8/10(989 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 15 - Hope for Tomorrow
    6.8/10(879 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Supergirl Season 3 Episode 19 - The Fanatical
    6.9/10(1553 votes)

    #21 - The Fanatical

    S3:E19

    When Tanya, a disciple of Coville's, escapes from what's left of his cult, she gives Kara and James a journal that could hold the key to saving Sam. Someone learns Guardian's identity and threatens to expose James if he doesn't do what they ask. James contemplates what it means to be a black vigilante without a mask in America.

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  23. Supergirl Season 4 Episode 4 - Ahimsa
    6.9/10(1575 votes)

    #22 - Ahimsa

    S4:E4

    When Supergirl needs help, Alex asks Lena and Brainiac to team up. Meanwhile, J’onn questions his decision to quit the DEO. However, after running into Manchester Black, he realizes there are a lot of ways to help his fellow aliens during this tumultuous time.

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  24. Supergirl Season 5 Episode 16 - Alex in Wonderland
    6.9/10(1245 votes)

    #23 - Alex in Wonderland

    S5:E16

    Alex uses a pair of Obsidian contact lenses to visit a virtual National City where she takes on a whole new persona. Meanwhile, Kelly helps William investigate Lex. Kara deals with difficult news.

    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 11 - Mxy in the Middle
    6.9/10(913 votes)

    #24 - Mxy in the Middle

    S6:E11

    Supergirl and team must stop Nyxly from vanquishing a familiar face from Supergirl's past - Mr. Mxyzptlk. Mxy returns and explains Nyxly's dark history to the super team in the best way he knows how - in song form. Meanwhile, Lena visits her mother's birthplace in Newfoundland, eager to dig into her past but is shocked by the small town's icy reception towards her.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Supergirl Season 6 Episode 17 - I Believe in a Thing Called Love
    6.9/10(835 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Blind Spots" is the worst rated episode of "Supergirl". It scored 5.7/10 based on 1837 votes. Directed by David Ramsey and written by J. Holtham, Azie Tesfai, it aired on 9/21/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Bodyguard".