Series synopsis
DC's Stargirl is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on The CW on May 18, 2020. It ended on December 7, 2022. It was created by Geoff Johns. It stars Brec Bassinger, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington and Cameron Gellman.
Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.
Premise
Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.
Premise: Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brec Bassinger as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl
- Yvette Monreal as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat
- Anjelika Washington as Beth Chapel / Dr. Mid-Nite
- Cameron Gellman as Rick Tyler / Hourman
- Trae Romano as Mike Dugan
- Jake Austin Walker as Henry King Jr. / Brainwave Jr.
- Meg DeLacy as Cynthia 'Cindy' Burman / Shiv
- Alkoya Brunson as Jakeem Williams
Supporting cast
- Neil Hopkins as Lawrence 'Crusher' Crock / Sportsmaster
- Neil Jackson as Jordan Mahkent / Icicle
- Joy Osmanski as Paula Brooks / Tigress
- Christopher James Baker as Henry King Sr. / Brainwave
- Amy Smart as Barbara Whitmore
- Nick E. Tarabay as Eclipso
- Luke Wilson as Pat Dugan / S.T.R.I.P.E.
Guest cast
- Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton
- Annie Thurman as Mary Kramer
- Maizie Smith as Courtney @5
- Olivia Baughn as Mary @5
- Ashani Roberts as Charlotte Balogh
- Elizabeth Bond as Maggie Kramer
- Julia Armitage as Town GIrl
- Jonathan Blanco as Alex Montez
- Norma Alvarez as Yolanda's Grandmother
- Shaun Lynch as Barry
- Wilmer Calderon as Juan Montez
- Denise Arribas as Teacher
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | May 18, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 13 | August 10, 2021 | November 2, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 13 | August 31, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Courtney Whitmore moves to Nebraska with her family and discovers her stepfather, Pat Dugan is hiding a major secret. |
May 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
S.T.R.I.P.E. 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. |
May 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Icicle After a dangerous run-in with the Injustice Society of America, Pat warns Courtney to back down from her attempts to go after them. Barbara impresses her new boss, Jordan. |
June 1, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Summer School: Chapter One With summer break around the corner, Pat suggests the family take a vacation after seeing that Courtney has been spending too much time focused on being Stargirl and not enough time on her schoolwork. Meanwhile, as Beth attempts to reconnect with Chuck, she stumbles upon a major secret her parents have been keeping from her. Elsewhere, Yolanda continues to be haunted by Brainwave's death, and Rick secretly tracks Solomon Grundy after suspecting he may still be in the area. |
August 10, 2021 |
| 2 |
Summer School: Chapter Two Still on the lookout for evil in Blue Valley, Courtney grows suspicious after an unexpected visitor shows up at the Dugan house. Meanwhile, Barbara and Pat become concerned after a visit from a mysterious antiques collector named Richard Swift. Elsewhere, Cindy puts her plan in motion. |
August 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Summer School: Chapter Three After getting a taste of the superhero life, Mike pleads with Pat to let him join the team. Elsewhere, after seeking help from Thunderbolt, the JSA prepare for a confrontation with The Shade. |
August 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Frenemies - Chapter One: The Murder With Starman back from the dead and her former super-villain enemies vowing to reform, Courtney is hopeful that there will finally be peace in Blue Valley. |
August 31, 2022 |
| 2 |
Frenemies - Chapter Two: The Suspects After stumbling upon a suspicious murder in Blue Valley, the JSA begin looking at potential suspects. |
September 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Frenemies - Chapter Three: The Blackmail After one of Sylvester's plans results in an unexpected outcome, Pat calls upon an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Beth uncovers a new suspect in their murder investigation. |
September 14, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The CW |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |