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“Supergirl” Episode 422 Recap: A Long Time Coming

The Superfriends enter their final battle with the big bads of the season, and also Alex and Kelly finally talk about their intensity.

By Valerie Anne| May 20, 2019 | 29 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 421 Recap: You Are My Sunshine

Alex and Supergirl work together to stop the Red Daughter, and Lena goes to an unlikely candidate for help as things tick down to the final battle.

By Valerie Anne| May 13, 2019 | 11 Comments
Alex sits on the bed talking to Kelly who is sitting on the floor in front of the bed
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“Supergirl” Episode 420 Recap: Fact-Finding Missions

Alex and Kelly go on a trip to find out if Alex is about to become a mother while Kara and Lena go on a trip to find out what the hell Lex has been up to in Kaznia.

By Valerie Anne| May 6, 2019 | 11 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 419 Recap: A Dream(er) is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Alex and Kelly help James with his PTSD while Lena confides in Kara and Dreamer is an inspiration to us all.

By Valerie Anne| April 29, 2019 | 8 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 418 recap: Journey to the Past

Lena and Supergirl dig through Lex’s diaries and Lena’s childhood to find clues while Alex protects Supergirl from inside the DEO.

By Valerie Anne| April 22, 2019 | 7 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 417 Recap: Together at Last

Lena, Alex, and Supergirl finally, finally, finally team up to save the day.

By Valerie Anne| April 2, 2019 | 20 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 416 Recap: The Lost Daughter of Krypton

We finally get to see what Kasnian Kara has been up to all this time.

By Valerie Anne| March 25, 2019 | 25 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 415 Recap: A Family Affair

It’s a family reunion in National City as Lena is forced to work with her brother, and Alex meets the beautiful and hilarious Kelly Olsen. Oh, also, LENA WEARS A SUIT.

By Valerie Anne| March 18, 2019 | 40 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 414 Recap: We the Dreamers

Supergirl, Dreamer, and Alex try to protect the people of National City as a Children of Liberty Rally, an Elite ambush, and a peaceful protest collide.

By Valerie Anne| March 11, 2019 | 7 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 413 Recap: Among the Elite

Lena wore a pinstripe suit and Alex spends some time with her in the lab.

By Valerie Anne| March 4, 2019 | 19 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 412 Recap: Eat Your Heart Out

It’s Valentine’s Day in National City, which brings us a new potential beau for Alex, more reasons to love Nia, and a breakup we’ve all been waiting for.

By Valerie Anne| February 18, 2019 | 26 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 411 Recap: Paradise Lost

Nia finally gets a place on Team Super and Alex’s hair somehow gets gayer?

By Valerie Anne| January 28, 2019 | 16 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 410 Recap: Forget Me Not

Alex and Supergirl butt heads with Haley, Kara and Lena go to spin class together, and Alex takes drastic measures to protect her sister.

By Valerie Anne| January 21, 2019 | 22 Comments
Television

“Supergirl” Episode 408 Recap: Dream Team

Nia uses her prophetic dreams to help Kara and the rest of Team Super find Agent Liberty.

By Valerie Anne| December 3, 2018 | 32 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 407 Recap: Lena Luthor’s Laboratory

Lena is locked in her lab doing Science while Supergirl faces the Children of Liberty yet again.

By Valerie Anne| November 26, 2018 | 28 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 406 Recap: The Thanksgiving Debate

Happy Thanksgiving from Team Super! Alex, Kara, Lena, and Nia gather around and debate politics, as is the Thanksgiving tradition.

By Valerie Anne| November 19, 2018 | 33 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 405 Recap: Healing Hearts and Taking Names

Alex works with Col. Haley to stop Jensen, while Kara works with Nia interviewing an alien healer.

By Valerie Anne| November 12, 2018 | 21 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 404 Recap: Itty Bitty Boxes

Kara is still trapped in a suit, so Alex tries to fight the baddies without her while Lena works to save Supergirl.

By Valerie Anne| November 5, 2018 | 13 Comments
Television

“Supergirl” Episode 403 Recap: “I Think This Line’s Mostly Filler”

This was mostly a filler episode but Alex works with Lena to save Kara, so that’s pretty cool.

By Valerie Anne| October 29, 2018 | 24 Comments
Television

“Supergirl” Episode 402 Recap: Bullies vs Badasses

In an episode laden with all-too-relevant metaphors, Alex, Kara, Lena, and Nia all deal with the recent anti-alien sentiments causing unrest in National City in different ways.

By Valerie Anne| October 22, 2018 | 34 Comments
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“Supergirl” Episode 401 Recap: A New Hope

Nia Nal is the hope we all needed on this show, and Alex Danvers’ haircut is gayer than ever.

By Valerie Anne| October 15, 2018 | 20 Comments
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