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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - YOU WANT A REAL COSTUME, RIGHT?
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    S3:E3

    Mark struggles to teach Oliver what it means to be a superhero. Debbie explores a new relationship and a changed family dynamic.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Cheese Stands Alone
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S1:E8

    The team discovers a terrifying rat infestation when a cargo ship carrying the bloodthirsty rodents washes up off the coast of Massachusetts. Also, unbeknownst to the rest of the team, Mitch reconnects with his terminally ill daughter in Boston as he prepares to make a trade with Reiden-Global to save her life.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Once Upon a Time in the Nest
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S3:E10

    After Jackson attacks Abigail, the team rushes to save her as her life hangs in the balance.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Collision Point
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    S2:E3

    A tragedy strikes the team's only ally within the government, leaving Jackson and the team on their own to stop a surge of animal-related attacks from destroying the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Meanwhile, Dariela discovers something shocking about General Davies; and in the Canadian wilderness, Jamie comes across a troubling detail about Logan.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Emotional Contagion
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    S1:E10

    On the run as fugitives, the team flies to Zambia to gather leopard DNA in order to manufacture a cure for the abnormal behavior that's affecting animals worldwide. When it’s time to leave, they need to reach out to animal rights activist Ray Endicott to get safe passage out of the country. Also, Chloe makes the ultimate sacrifice to avoid further bloodshed.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Sex, Lies and Jellyfish
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    S2:E6

    The team travels to Portugal where they square off against a dangerous venom dealer in order to get one step closer to the cure. Also, Jackson's increasingly erratic behavior jeopardizes the entire team.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Ten Years Gone
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E3

    Abraham and Dariela consider making a deal with Reiden Global for personal reasons, and Jamie and Clementine perform a risky surgery on Mitch.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S3:E7

    The team sets out on a rescue mission for Abe and Dariela’s son, Isaac. Then, in search of information on a new hybrid, Mitch and Jamie travel to California, where they cross paths with a familiar face from their past.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Blame It on Leo
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E5

    Jackson, Jamie and Agent Shaffer search for a chemist in Alabama who has evidence of Reiden Global's role in the growing animal problem. Meanwhile, Chloe, Mitch and Abraham fly to Rio de Janeiro to delay the local government's plan for a massive bat extermination and come up against a ruthless drug lord.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One (I)
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    S5:E9

    The Monitor sends Harbinger to gather the worlds’ greatest heroes - Supergirl, The Flash, Green Arrow, Batwoman, White Canary, The Atom and Superman - in preparation for the impending Crisis. With their worlds in imminent danger, the superheroes suit up for battle while J’onn and Alex recruit Lena to help them find a way to save the people of Earth-38. This crossover continues on Batwoman S1E09, The Flash S6E09, Arrow S8E08, and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Yellow Brick Road
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    With Jackson missing, Mitch and Abraham race to find him before General Davies and the International Animal Defense Group can locate him and prevent the team from making a cure. Also, Jamie, Dariela and Allison make a last-ditch effort to convince the Russian government to drop out of the Noah Objective.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Give Me a Torch
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E11

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Rebirth
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    S6:E1

    As Brainiac lays close to death after trying to stop Lex, Supergirl and team soar in to save him, engaging in an epic battle with Gamemnae. After beating Leviathan, Supergirl turns her attention to Lex who has used the Obsidian platform to brainwash half the world to love him and follow him at all costs, no matter what horrible things he does. Knowing how dangerous this makes her brother, Lena enlists the entire team – Alex, J’onn , Dreamer, Kelly and Brainiac – to help, but Supergirl realizes that the only way to truly stop Lex is to sacrifice herself.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - In Plain Sight
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    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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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - The Last Gauntlet
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - The Gauntlet
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Welcome Back, Kara
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    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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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Reality Bytes
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    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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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - To Seek a Foe
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

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    Writer:Jay Faerber

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Jay Faerber Ratings Summary

"YOU WANT A REAL COSTUME, RIGHT?" is the best rated episode written by Jay Faerber. It scored 7.358/10 based on 53 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/6/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Cheese Stands Alone".