MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017
THE CW'S COMIC BOOK SHOWS: WEEK OF OCTOBER 23
SUPERGIRL
"Far From The Tree," Monday, October 23
Eliza (guest-star Helen Slater) throws Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Maggie (guest-star Floriana Lima) a wedding shower, which causes Maggie to reach out to her estranged father (guest-star Carlos Bernard). Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) joins J'onn (David Harewood) on a personal mission.
Dermott Downs directed the episode, written by Jessica Queller and Derek Simon.
THE FLASH
"Luck Be A Lady," Tuesday, October 24
Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team are hit by a string of bad luck and realize it is the handiwork of a new meta, Becky (guest-star Sugar-Lyn Beard) nicknamed Hazard, who has the ability to give others bad luck, while cashing in the benefits for herself. Meanwhile, Harry Wells (Tom Cavanagh) returns to Earth-1 to give Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) a message from Jesse.
Armen V. Kevorkian directed the episode, written by Sam Chalsen and Judalina Neira.
DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
"Zari," Tuesday, October 24
When Sara (Caity Lotz) receives a distress call from their "befriended" agent at the Time Bureau, she learns that they have been tasked with going to the future to capture a rogue time traveler. Unfortunately, the Legends make things worse by trying to protect an outlaw named Zari (Tala Ashe), to hopefully lure in the time travelling assassin. Meanwhile, Stein (Victor Garber) tries to diagnose Amaya's (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) condition, but Nate (Nick Zano) discovers an unusual treatment that Amaya begrudgingly agrees to.
Mairzee Almas directed the episode, written by James Eagan and Ray Utarnachitt.
RIVERDALE
"The Watcher in The Woods," Wednesday, October 25
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in catching his father's shooter, Archie (KJ Apa) takes matters into his own hands in order to send the gunman a message. Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) is thrilled when Hiram's (Mark Consuelos) attempt to start fresh means she gets to introduce him to her friends, including Archie. Elsewhere, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) starts his first day at Southside High and is befriended by a Southside Serpent named Toni (guest-star Vanessa Morgan), while Kevin's (Casey Cott) attempt at having a little fun causes Betty (Lili Reinhart) to grow concerned for his safety. Finally, an unexpected turn of events leads the town to realize their darkest chapter may be far from over.
Kevin Sullivan directed the episode, written by Ross Maxwell.
ARROW
"Next of Kin," Thursday, October 23
A rogue black ops team led by Onyx (guest-star Chastity Dotson) breaks into Kord Industries and steals something lethal. Oliver (Stephen Amell) struggles to connect with William (guest-star Jack Moore) so he reaches out to a surprising source for help.
Kevin Tancharoen directed the episode, written by Speed Weed and Oscar Balderrama.
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