6x13: "The Gauntlet"

Tim's back! He and Frank break down the battle for the Courage totem, slings vs. slingshots, Lena embracing magic, and more.

SUPERGIRL MUST PASS THE TEST OF COURAGE – 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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6x12: "Blind Spots"

Tim is on parental leave! Frank is joined by friend of the show Brent to recap one of Supergirl's most poignant episodes ever.

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.

Special Guest: Brent Clark.

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6x11: "Mxy in the Middle”

Frank and Tim discuss the return of Tom Lennon as Mxyzptlk and Lena's journey to uncover the mysteries of her mother's past.

THOMAS LENNON RETURNS AS MR. MXYZPTLK – 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.

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6x10: "Still I Rise"

Tim and Frank break down Supergirl advocating for the formerly incarcerated, the return of Nia's mom, and Nyxly's big gamble.

NIA SPENDS TIME WITH HER MOM – 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.

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6x09: "Dream Weaver"

Tim and Frank break down "Dream Weaver" and its important messages about systemic racism, for-profit prisons, and the foster care system, as well as major new developments for Kelly and Nia.

SUPERGIRL AND KELLY TEAM UP – 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 (Nicole Maines) dreams and asks her for help.```

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