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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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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Frank and Tim return to discuss Kara's return, Andrea Rojas's tactics, and a sorry excuse for a Roomba.
SUPER FRIENDS REUNITED! – 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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Tim and Frank recap the "nightmarish" mid-season finale Fear Knot. See you in August for the conclusion of the final season!
As the Super Friends brave the Phantom Zone to bring Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) home, each member of the team is confronted by visions of their worst fear.
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Tim & Frank are going back to Prom with the rest of the National City and Midvale crew!
CHYLER LEIGH MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT – Part two of the flashback episodes pick up where things left off – Young Kara (guest star Izabela Vidovic) experiences kryptonite for the first time, Nia (Nicole Maines) and Brainy (Jesse Rath) are trapped by invading aliens, and a young Cat Grant (guest star Eliza Helm) may be the reason Supergirl never gets out of the Phantom Zone. Chyler Leigh directed the episode written by Rob Wright & Jess Kardos (#606).
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Tim and Frank break down Brainy & Nia's time travel, the Danvers sisters in high school, Cat Grant in Midvale, and so much more.
THE FLASHBACK TO MIDVALE INTRODUCES A YOUNG CAT GRANT – Nia (Nicole Maines) and Brainy (Jesse Rath) attempt to save Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) from the Phantom Zone by time traveling back to Kara’s home in 2009. While determined to secure the item needed to help Supergirl, Brainy is worried about keeping a low profile so as not to alter the future timeline. However, when their ship crashes upon arrival, a young Kara Danvers (guest star Izabela Vidovic) is the first on the scene. Meanwhile, a young reporter named Cat Grant (guest star Eliza Helm) sets her sights on Midvale as she suspects there is a big story in the small town. Alexandra LaRoche directed the episode written by Rob Wright & Jess Kardos (#605).
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Frank and Tim recap Alex's tough decision, Supergirl's sacrifice, Nxly's betrayal, and Brainy eating his feelings in 6x04 "Lost Souls".
SUPERGIRL FINDS A WAY HOME – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) finds an opportunity to escape from the Phantom Zone but it comes with some dangerous strings attached. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) joins the Super Friends on a mission but finds she disagrees with their plan of action against the Phantoms and wonders if she is truly ready to be a part of the team. Alysse Leite-Rogers directed the episode written by Karen E. Maser & Nicki Holcomb (#604).
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Tim and Frank chat about the collateral damage from Lena and Lex's rivalry, J'onn being a good soldier, Brainy's struggle with his anger, and Kelly being Alex's rock as they recap 6x03 "Phantom Menaces".
BATTLE OF WITS – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) makes a new ally. Lena (Katie McGrath) and Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) battle for control of Luthor Corp. Sudz Sutherland directed the episode written by Dana Horgan & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#603).
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Frank and Tim talk courtroom drama, vampires, character growth, and outstanding TV writing as they recap "A Few Good Women."
THE BREAKING POINT – As the stakes with Lex (Jon Cryer) are raised higher than ever before, Lena (Katie McGrath) must decide how far she is willing to go to stop her brother. Meanwhile, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and the team are faced with a challenge unlike anything they’ve ever dealt with before and it brings Alex (Chyler Leigh) to her breaking point. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller and teleplay by Jay Faerber & Jess Kardos (#602).
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Tim and Frank return to kick off Supergirl's final season by recaping the Season 6 premiere “Rebirth”!
SEASON PREMIERE – As Brainiac (Jesse Rath) lays close to death after trying to stop Lex (Jon Cryer), Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team soar in to save him, engaging in an epic battle with Gamenmae (guest star Cara Buono). 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 (Katie McGrath) enlists the entire team – Alex (Chyler Leigh), J’onn (David Harewood), Dreamer (Nicole Maines), Kelly (Azie Tesfai) and Brainiac – to help, but Supergirl realizes that the only way to truly stop Lex is to sacrifice herself. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller and teleplay by Jay Faerber & Jess Kardos (#601).
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Frank and Tim discuss the news that Supergirl will end after Season 6.
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Frank and Tim recap the Season 5 finale “Immortal Kombat”! Send your voicemails and emails to mail@supergirltvtalk.com and hear yourself on our upcoming Listener Feedback episode. See you during hiatus!
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Frank and Tim break down the penultimate episode of Season 5 and look ahead at the season finale.
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Tim and Frank are back from hiatus to discuss Melissa Benoist's directorial debut and the evil genius that is Lex Luthor.
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Supergirl is on hold for a few weeks, but Frank and Tim aren't! They recently joined the DC Films Squadcast for a review of the new animated film "Superman: Red Son." Enjoy!
Special Guest: Scott.
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Frank and Tim discuss the delightful VR adventure that was "Alex in Wonderland." We're all mad here!
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Tim and Frank talk about Dreamer's struggle against transphobia, the dark side of VR, and all that "Reality Bytes" brought to us.
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Tim and Frank break down the dark side of tech and VR, the machinations of Lex Luthor, and the future of Lena.
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Tim and Frank chat about Supergirl's 100th episode “It’s A Super Life.”
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Frank is joined by Brent from Fans Without Borders to discuss Toyman, Obsidian, the Luthors, Leviathan, and the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk in next week's 100th episode!
Special Guest: Brent Clark.
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