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The first season of Stargirl premiered on May 18, 2020 and on May 19, 2020, and concluded on August 10, 2020 and August 11, 2020, on DC Universe and The CW respectively. The season consists of 13 episodes.
Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
Courtney Whitmore (aka Stargirl) is smart, athletic, and above all else, kind. This high school teenager's seemingly perfect life hits a major speed bump when her mother gets married and her new family moves from Los Angeles, California, to Blue Valley, Nebraska. Struggling to adapt to a new school, make new friends and deal with a new step-family, Courtney discovers her step-father has a secret; he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. 'Borrowing' the long-lost hero's cosmic staff, Courtney becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.[1]
STARGIRL follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop the villains of the past. This new drama reimagines Stargirl and the very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America, in an unpredictable series. STARGIRL is lovingly inspired by Johns' late sister, who was killed in a plane accident.[2]
Cast[edit | hide]
Main Cast[edit | hide]
- Brec Bassinger as Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore)
- Yvette Monreal as Wildcat (Yolanda Montez)
- Anjelika Washington as Doctor Mid-Nite (Beth Chapel)
- Cameron Gellman as Hourman (Rick Tyler) *
- Trae Romano as Mike Dugan
- Jake Austin Walker as Henry King Jr. *
- Hunter Sansone as Cameron Mahkent *
- Meg DeLacy as Shiv (Cindy Burman)
- Neil Jackson as Icicle (Jordan Mahkent)
- Christopher James Baker as Brainwave (Henry King Sr.)
- Amy Smart as Barbara Whitmore
- Luke Wilson as S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan)
Recurring Cast[edit | hide]
- Henry Thomas as Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider) / Chuck (Charles McNider A.I.) (voice)
- Nelson Lee as Dragon King (Shiro Ito)
- Joy Osmanski as Tigress (Paula Brooks)
- Neil Hopkins as Sportsmaster (Larry Crock)
- Mark Ashworth as Shining Knight (Justin)
- Hina Khan as Fiddler (Anaya Bowin)
- Eric Goins as Gambler (Steve Sharpe)
- Joe Knezevich as The Wizard (William Zarick)
- Joel McHale as Starman (Sylvester Pemberton)
- Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Hourman (Rex Tyler)
- Stella Smith as Artemis Crock
- Ashley Winfrey as Jenny Williams
- Max Frantz as Isaac Bowin
- Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw Jr. as Brian Tanner Balloid
- Lesa Wilson as Bobbie Burman
- Wil Deusner as Joey Zarick
- Kron Moore as Bridget Chapel
- Jim France as Sofus Mahkent
- Gilbert Glenn Brown as James Chapel
- Cynthia Evans as Denise Zarick
Notes:
- Cameron Gellman is only credited for respective episode appearances.
- Jake Austin Walker is credited as a series regular through 1x11 Shining Knight and returned to the main cast in 1x13 Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two.
- Hunter Sansone is credited as a series regular from 1x02 S.T.R.I.P.E. onwards. However, Sansone is not credited nor appear in Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part One.
Episodes[edit | hide]
# | Episode name | Directed by | Story by | Teleplay by | Airdate (DC Universe) | Airdate (The CW) |
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1 | Stargirl | Glen Winter | Geoff Johns | May 18, 2020 | May 19, 2020 | |
Courtney's seemingly perfect life in Los Angeles gets upended with a move to Blue Valley, Nebraska with her mother Barbara, stepfather Pat Dugan and stepbrother Mike, and she finds herself struggling to adapt to her new town and high school. But when Courtney discovers that Pat is harboring a major secret about his past, she ultimately becomes the unlikely inspiration for a new generation of Super Heroes. | ||||||
2 | S.T.R.I.P.E. | Greg Beeman | Geoff Johns | May 25, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | |
After Courtney has an unexpected run-in with a member of the Injustice Society of America, Pat reveals the truth to her about their history. Meanwhile, Barbara is elated when she sees Courtney making an attempt to get along with Pat, not knowing the secret they've been keeping. Finally, things take a dangerous turn at Blue Valley High's open house night when Courtney becomes the target of a dangerous foe. | ||||||
3 | Icicle | Michael Nankin | Colleen McGuinness | June 1, 2020 | June 2, 2020 | |
After a dangerous run-in with a member of the Injustice Society of America, Pat warns Courtney to back down from her attempts to go after them. But when she encounters what she believes to be a message from one of them, she urges Pat to help her. Meanwhile, Barbara makes strides at work, which impresses her new boss Jordan Mahkent. | ||||||
4 | Wildcat | Rob Hardy | James Dale Robinson | June 8, 2020 | June 9, 2020 | |
After realizing that she needs the extra help, Courtney sets out to recruit new members to the Justice Society of America – starting with Yolanda. Elsewhere, Pat's suspicion is piqued after a bizarre conversation with one of the town's residents. | ||||||
5 | Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite | David Straiton | Melissa Carter | June 15, 2020 | June 16, 2020 | |
As Courtney sets her sights on recruiting more members to the Justice Society of America, Pat finds himself one step closer to learning which ISA members may be in Blue Valley. Meanwhile, a search for Rick leads Courtney, Yolanda and Beth to Cindy Burman's Halloween party. | ||||||
6 | The Justice Society | Chris Manley | Taylor Streitz | June 22, 2020 | June 23, 2020 | |
Courtney makes a difficult decision after Pat confronts her about the potential consequences of recruiting new members to the JSA. Elsewhere, Barbara shows up in support of Mike's science fair, and Courtney, Yolanda, Beth and Rick prepare for their first major mission. | ||||||
7 | Shiv Part One | Lea Thompson | Evan Ball | June 29, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | |
As Pat teaches Courtney, Yolanda, Beth and Rick the importance of teamwork, the ISA converge to figure out who is trying to take them down. Elsewhere, as the school prepares for homecoming, Cindy lashes out against her father's strict rules, while Barbara accepts an offer from Jordan. | ||||||
8 | Shiv Part Two | Geary McLeod | Paula Sevenbergen | July 6, 2020 | July 7, 2020 | |
After Courtney gets herself into some trouble following an unexpected confrontation, Pat decides they need to come clean to Barbara. Meanwhile, Cindy takes heat from her father after a plan to take matters into her own hands goes awry. Finally, Yolanda, Beth and Rick lead an investigation into one of their own classmates. | ||||||
9 | Brainwave | Tamra Davis | Colleen McGuinness | July 13, 2020 | July 14, 2020 | |
Tensions rise among the JSA members after Courtney suggests who she wants to recruit next to the team. Meanwhile, Barbara invites Jordan and his family over for dinner, and Henry Jr. makes a surprising discovery about his father. | ||||||
10 | Brainwave Jr. | Andi Armaganian | James Dale Robinson | July 20, 2020 | July 21, 2020 | |
As Henry Jr. hones his newfound skills, uncovered secrets from his family's past force him to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Courtney, Yolanda, Beth and Rick's latest plan brings them face to face with a member of the ISA. Finally, tensions between Pat and Barbara force her to revisit her own past. | ||||||
11 | Shining Knight | Jennifer Phang | Geoff Johns | July 27, 2020 | July 28, 2020 | |
Courtney's life gets turned upside down when someone from her past arrives in Blue Valley. Meanwhile, Pat uncovers new information about the ISA's plan and Jordan makes a surprising discovery at work. | ||||||
12 | Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part One | Toa Fraser | Melissa Carter | August 3, 2020 | August 4, 2020 | |
With the ISA on their trail, Courtney, Pat and the team regroup to figure out their next steps. Meanwhile, Rick makes a breakthrough, and the team prepares for a showdown with the ISA. | ||||||
13 | Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two | Greg Beeman | Geoff Johns | August 10, 2020 | August 11, 2020 | |
As the Injustice Society of America come one step closer to accomplishing their mission, Courtney and the JSA face off with Icicle and the villains of the ISA. |
Soundtrack[edit | hide]
On August 21, 2020, an album consisting of incidental music from the season was released digitally on Spotify and Amazon Music.
Gallery[edit | hide]
Logos and Title Cards[edit | hide]
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Variant Title Card for Stargirl
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Official Title Card
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The CW Logo
Promotional Images[edit | hide]
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DC Universe
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A New Generation of Justice
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S.T.R.I.P.E.
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"She's just getting started."
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"Dr. Mid-Nite knows all the facts."
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"Don't mess with Wildcat."
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"Brainwave will get inside your mind."
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"Tigress doesn't mess around."
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"Sportsmaster is back in action."
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"Hourman wants revenge."
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"Blue Valley is not the same town she grew up in."
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"Icicle is the coldest villain of them all."
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"Shiv is out for blood."
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"He's not a sidekick anymore"
Character Portraits[edit | hide]
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Courtney Whitmore
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Stargirl
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Beth Chapel
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Dr. Mid-Nite
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Yolanda Montez
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Wildcat
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Henry King Sr.
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Brainwave
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Rick Tyler
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Hourman
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Jordan Mahkent
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Icicle
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Barbara Whitmore
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Cameron Mahkent
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Mike Dugan
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Henry King Jr.
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Cindy Burman
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Pat Dugan