The Ex-Factor

"The Ex-Factor"
Information
Season 6 » Episode 3
Episode number	85 of 110
Airdate	May 16, 2021
Network	The CW
Written by	Grainne Godfree Tyron Carter
Directed by	David Geddes
Chronology
Preceded by	Meat: The Legends
Followed by	Bay of Squids

"The Ex-Factor" is the third episode of the sixth season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and the eighty-fifth episode overall. It aired on May 16, 2021.

“	That's a hell of a way to save the world.	”
— Spooner Cruz on Zari Tarazi's performance[src]

Synopsis

The Legends find themselves in 2045 trying to defeat an Alien warrior which leaves Zari no choice but to enter a popular singing competition. Ava has finally had enough of Rory's behavior and with the encouragement of Spooner, gives him some tough love. Sara finds herself struggling after being attacked but someone familiar helps her to keep searching for refuge. Meanwhile, Zari and Constantine have a much-needed conversation with each other.

Appearances

Characters

Protagonists

• Legends
  • Dragon Girl (Zari Tarazi)
  • Johnny C. (John Constantine)
  • Behrad Tarazi
  • Ava Sharpe
  • Steel (Nate Heywood)
  • Esperanza "Spooner" Cruz
  • Gideon
  • Heat Wave (Mick Rory)
• Nasreen Tarazi
• Sara Lance
• Gary Green

Antagonists

• Pod Aliens
  • Lord Knoxacrillion
• Da Throne
  • Da King (DJ S'More Money)
  • Saucéy
  • Neon Thrills
• Amelia Earhart (mentioned)
• Kayla (drawing)
• Bishop
• AVA Clones
  • AVA Troops

Other Characters

• Les-lay
• Thor (mentioned)
• Spartacus (mentioned)
• President Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (mentioned)
• John Cena (mentioned)
• Hunter
• Haircut (mentioned)
• Iron Giant (mentioned)
• Kelly (pictured)
• Criss Angel (mentioned)
• Lita (mentioned)

The following characters' names were seen in the episode. Unless specified, they were neither mentioned nor appeared in the episode. Vocalists of Earth (name seen) Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Esme Salzman Donny Hathaway Pasty Cline Jeff Buckley Julie Andrews Barbra Streisand Stevie Wonder Luther Vandross Jazmine Sullivan Freddie Mercury Nina Simone Callie Day The Clark Sisters Beyoncé Avery Wilson Nat King Cole Sam Cooke Marvin Gaye Little Richard Prince Amy Winehouse Otis Redding Leontyne Price Stevie Nicks Joe Cocker Morrissey Dolly Parton James Taylor David Ruffin Mavis Staples Bonnie Raitt Chuck Berry Curtis Mayfield Bruce Springsteen Ella Fitzgerald Jackie Wilson Etta James Bob Marley Johnny Cash Mick Jagger Frank Sinatra Gladys Knight George Michael Andrea Bocelli Adele Josh Groban Colm Wilkinson Ben Platt Lea Salonga Audra McDonald Idina Menzel Aretha Franklin David Bowie (audio)

Teams and Organizations

• Brisk Mart
• Liq-mol (poster)
• Rockstar Inspirer (magazine)
• Buzzcocks (songs)
• Legends
• Z Nation
• CatChat
• Pod Aliens
• Knoxacrillion's Armada
• Space Cabbie (mentioned)
• Forbes Magazine (mentioned)
• Neon Thrills
• AVA Troops
• Central City University (mentioned)

Events

• Search for Sara Lance
• Kidnapping of Sara Lance (mentioned)
• Ambush on Pliny X-19

Species

• Humans
• Archai
• Metahumans
• Clones
• A.I.
• Necrians
• Angels (mentioned)
• Robots

Objects and Concepts

• Knoxacrillion's Armor
• Time Aberrations
• Da Throne
• Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
• Holograms
• Time Couriers
• Time Portals
• Timeships
  • Waverider
  • Bishop's Ship
• Alien Pods (mentioned)
• La La Land (mentioned)
• The Real Dragon Girl
• Thor: Ragnarok (mentioned)
• Image Inducers
• Totems of Zambesi
  • Totem Wristbands
    • Air Totems
• Forcefields
• Energy Guns
  • Little Friend
• Dragonesque (mentioned)
• Magic
• Heat Gun
• Kayla's Ship (mentioned)
• Space Girl
• Merci Beaucoup Enchanté

Locations

• Earth-Prime
  • Earth
    • North America
      • United States of America
        • California
          • Palm Springs
            • Brisk Mart
          • Hollywood
            • Da Throne Studio
        • Texas (flag)
        • Nevada
        • Las Vegas (mentioned)
        • Central City University (mentioned)
    • Europe
      • UK
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Northumberland County
              • Constantine Mansion
            • London (mentioned)
      • Swiss (mentioned)
      • Italy (mentioned)
    • Persia (mentioned)
  • Pliny X-19
  • Arkana (mentioned)
• Temporal Zone

Gallery

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  The Battle for "Da Throne"

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  Script

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