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STARGIRL (2020) TV Show Trailer 3, TV Spots, & Episodes 1-3 Plot Synopses [The CW]

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Stargirl Trailer 3, TV Spots, and Episodes 1-3 Plot Synopses

The third TV show trailer, TV show commercial, and the official plot synopses of Episodes 1-3 for Stargirl (2020) have been released by The CW.

Stargirl Episodes 1-3 Press Release

Episode 1 – Pilot

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The new DC UNIVERSE drama series, STARGIRL follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore (series star BREC BASSINGER) as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to take up the legacy of a long-lost superhero team – The Justice Society of America – and stop the villains of the past.

In the series premiere episode, Courtney’s seemingly perfect life in Los Angeles gets upended with a move to Blue Valley, Nebraska with her mother Barbara (series star AMY SMART), stepfather Pat Dugan (series star LUKE WILSON) and stepbrother Mike (series star TRAE ROMANO), 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

Guest stars in Stargirl Episode 1 include Henry Thomas as Charles McNider/Dr. Mid-Nite, Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton/Starman, Eric Goins as Steve Sharpe, Neil Hopkins as Lawrence ‘Crusher’ Crock, Joy Osmanski as Paula Brooks, Hina Khan as Principal Anaya Bowin, Joe Knezevich as William Zarick, Mark Ashworth as Janitor Justin, Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Rex Tyler/Hourman, and Brian Stapf as Ted Grant.

Episode 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. 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.

Guest stars in “S.T.R.I.P.E.” include Neil Hopkins as Lawrence ‘Crusher’ Crock, Hina Khan as Principal Anaya Bowin, Eric Goins as Steve Sharpe, Joy Osmanski as Paula Brooks, and Joe Knezevich as William Zarick.

Geoff Johns wrote the episode which is directed by Greg Beeman.

Episode 3 – Icicle

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 (series star NEIL JACKSON).

Guest stars in “Icicle” include Joe Knezevich as William Zarick, Eric Goins as Steve Sharpe, and Mark Ashworth as Janitor Justin. Michael Nankin directed the episode which was written by Colleen McGuinness.

Plot Synopsis

Stargirl‘s plot synopsis: “The new DC Universe drama series STARGIRL follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) 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.”

More on the plot:

After getting her hands on a powerful cosmic staff that once belonged to the late, Justice Society of America hero Starman (played here by Joel McHale; in flashback scenes), Courtney discovers that she has been chosen to carry on Starman’s legacy. And she soon becomes Stargirl, a teen superhero with cosmic powers who inspires a motley team of young heroes.

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Cast and crew

Stargirl stars Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Joel McHale, Trae Romano, Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Joel McHale, Trae Romano, Cameron Gellman, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Meg DeLacy, Neil Jackson, Jake Austin Walker, Christopher James Baker, and Hunter Sansone.

Glen Winter directed the first episode of the TV series.

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Rollo Tomasi

Rollo Tomasi is a Connecticut-based film critic, TV show critic, news, and editorial writer. He will have a MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University in 2025. Rollo has written over 700 film, TV show, short film, Blu-ray, and 4K-Ultra reviews. His reviews are published in IMDb's External Reviews and in Google News. Previously you could find his work at Empire Movies, Blogcritics, and AltFilmGuide. Now you can find his work at FilmBook.
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