Supergirl/Season 5

Season Five of the superhero fantasy series Supergirl began airing on the CW Network on October 6th, 2019. The series aired on the CW Network. The series is based on the character of Kara Zor-El as seen in comic books published by DC Comics.

The season stars Melissa Benoist in the titular role of Kara Danvers, aka Supergirl. Returning main cast members in include Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, Katie McGrath, now taking on an antagonistic role as Lena Luthor, Jesse Rath as Querl Dox, Nicole Maines as Nia Nal, and David Harewood as J'onn J'onzz.

Actresses Azie Tesfai and Andrea Brooks are bumped up into the main cast line-up as Kelly Olsen and Eve Teschmacher. Actress Julie Gonzalo is added to the main cast as Andrea Rojas and Staz Nair is added to the main cast as William Dey.

Production

 * Greg Berlanti - Executive producer
 * Jessica Queller - Executive producer
 * Robert Rovner - Executive producer
 * Sarah Schechter - Executive producer
 * Dana Horgan - Executive producer
 * Lindsay Sturman - Executive producer
 * Jesse Warn - Executive producer
 * Rob Wright - Executive producer


 * Derek Simon - Supervising producer
 * Jay Faerber - Producer
 * J. Holtham - Producer
 * Jennifer Lence - Producer
 * Carl Ogawa - Producer
 * Chris Pavoni - Producer
 * Joanie L. Woehler - Producer
 * Saray Deiseil - Associate producer

Directors

 * Alysse Leite-Rogers
 * David McWhirter
 * Eric Dean Seaton
 * Jesse Warn
 * Shannon Kohli

Writers

 * Dana Horgan
 * Daniel Beaty
 * Derek Simon
 * J. Holtham
 * Jay Faerber
 * Jess Kardos
 * Katie Rose Rogers
 * Lindsay Sturman
 * Nicki Holcomb
 * Rob Wright

Notes & Trivia

 * Episodes from season five aired on the CW Network on Sunday evenings at 9:00 pm following Batwoman.


 * This is the fourth season of the series to air on the CW Network. season one aired on CBS.


 * This season shows off Melissa Benoist's new Taylor Swift-inspired hair cut.


 * This season introduces Supergirl's new micro-costume, which includes pants as opposed to the skirt that she wore in previous seasons.


 * Episode 5x09 was a "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover special with companion programs Batwoman, Arrow, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow.