The BEST episodes of Supergirl season 5

Every episode of Supergirl season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Supergirl season 5!

As Superman’s cousin, Kara Danvers, also known as Supergirl, balances her work as a reporter for CatCo Worldwide Media with her work for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations, a super-secret government organization whose mission is to keep National City – and the Earth – safe from sinister threats.

Last Updated: 11/12/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
Crisis on Infinite Earths (1)
star
7.93
1724 votes

#1 - Crisis on Infinite Earths (1)

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2019

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. The crossover continues on Batwoman S1E09, The Flash S6E09, Arrow S8E08, and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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It's a Super Life
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7.60
1011 votes

#2 - It's a Super Life

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2020

Mxyzptlk returns with a proposition for Kara - what if she could go back in time and tell Lena her secret before Lex did, would things turn out different? Looking back over key moments throughout the series, Kara must decide if she wants to change history to become friends with Lena again.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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The Wrath of Rama Khan
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7.58
1131 votes

#3 - The Wrath of Rama Khan

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2019

Supergirl's struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan. Meanwhile, as Lena and Hope work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena.

Directors: Marcus Stokes
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Confidence Women
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7.53
1160 votes

#4 - Confidence Women

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2019

While a new villain is under arrest at the DEO, Supergirl uses him to try and understand who is responsible for the recent attacks. Meanwhile, Andrea and Lena think back on their tumultuous past.

Directors: Shannon Kohli
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Event Horizon
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7.52
1445 votes

#5 - Event Horizon

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2019

Kara is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. New couples emerge and explore their budding relationships while J’onn J’onzz receives an unexpected visitor.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Immortal Kombat
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7.51
878 votes

#6 - Immortal Kombat

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/17/2020

Supergirl realizes that in order to stop Lex and Leviathan she must work with the one person she never thought she'd trust again - Lena. Nia keeps dreaming about Brainy but struggles with what the dreams are trying to tell her. Meanwhile, Brainy realizes there is only one way to stop Lex.

Directors: David Harewood
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The Missing Link
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7.48
848 votes

#7 - The Missing Link

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/10/2020

Supergirl and the team go head to head against Rama Khan and Leviathan. Meanwhile, Lena and Lex must join forces when Project Non Nocere fails, leaving the two siblings in serious danger.

Directors: Avi Youabian
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The Bottle Episode
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7.47
1079 votes

#8 - The Bottle Episode

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2020

The subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl to face a chaotic threat.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
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Deus Lex Machina
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7.46
872 votes

#9 - Deus Lex Machina

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/3/2020

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.

Directors: Melissa Benoist
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Tremors
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7.43
1154 votes

#10 - Tremors

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019

Supergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan. J’onn J’onnz makes a discovery about his brother’s whereabouts.

Directors: Andi Armaganian
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Back From the Future (1)
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7.41
1042 votes

#11 - Back From the Future (1)

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2020

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

Directors: David Harewood
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Stranger Beside Me
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7.41
1291 votes

#12 - Stranger Beside Me

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2019

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.

Directors: David McWhirter
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Blurred Lines
star
7.40
1264 votes

#13 - Blurred Lines

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2019

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.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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In Plain Sight
star
7.39
1196 votes

#14 - In Plain Sight

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2019

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.

Directors: David McWhirter
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Alex in Wonderland
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7.38
905 votes

#15 - Alex in Wonderland

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/22/2020

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.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
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Dangerous Liaisons
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7.37
1183 votes

#16 - Dangerous Liaisons

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2019

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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Back From the Future (2)
star
7.29
982 votes

#17 - Back From the Future (2)

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/16/2020

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.

Directors: Alexis Ostrander
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The Bodyguard
star
7.27
918 votes

#18 - The Bodyguard

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2020

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.

Directors: Gregory Smith
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Reality Bytes
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7.10
936 votes

#19 - Reality Bytes

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/15/2020

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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