CBS Shuffles Supergirl Episodes Amid Paris Attacks, New Promo Released
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

CBS Shuffles Supergirl Episodes Amid Paris Attacks, New Promo Released

Following the tragic attacks on Paris, CBS has opted to pull the episode of Supergirl that was originally intended to air this coming Monday. The episode titled "How Does She Do It?" was to follow Supergirl as she thwarted several bombings throughout National City. Apparently, the network felt the subject matter hit a little too close to home and decisions like this are not exactly unheard of in the history of broadcast television.
This article is over 10 years old and may contain outdated information

Following the tragic attacks on Paris, CBS has opted to pull the episode of Supergirl that was originally intended to air this coming Monday. The episode titled “How Does She Do It?” was to follow Supergirl as she thwarted several bombings throughout National City. Apparently, the network felt the subject matter hit a little too close to home and decisions like this are not exactly unheard of in the history of broadcast television.

Recommended Videos

In its place, CBS will air “Livewire,” a Thanksgiving themed episode originally intended to air on Monday, November 23. Featuring the villain of the same name, it’s an episode that many Supergirl fans have been looking forward to.

CBS has hastily released a promo video for the moved up episode as well as a plot summary, which can be seen below:

Kara’s Thanksgiving may be ruined when she suspects her foster mother, Dr. Danvers (Helen Slater), who is coming to town, disapproves of her new role as a superhero.  Also, when an accident transforms a volatile CatCo employee into the villainous Livewire, she targets Cat and Supergirl.

As of now, there’s no word as to if and when CBS will elect to air the pulled episode. Considering the synopsis mentions something involving James Olsen and Lucy Lane possibly rekindling their relationship, we can only hope that there weren’t too many major developments in said episode and viewing “Livewire” out of its originally intended order won’t be too jarring of an experience.

Tell us, Supergirl fans, do you agree with CBS’ decision? Furthermore, do you hope “How Does She Do It?” eventually airs? Let us know in the comments section below.


We Got This Covered is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy