History Recap / Supergirl2015S1E2StrongerTogether

* ClarkKenting: The TropeNamer is lampshaded as getting by with some glasses and a slouch. James explains that it works because people don't connect the nerdy alter-ego with the impressive superhero, no matter how physically similar they may look.

** Kara stops a bank robbery on "5th and Seigel", referencing Jerry Seigel. She also helps an ambulance stuck in traffic on "Donner Avenue", referencing Creator/RichardDonner, director of ''Film/SupermanTheMovie''.

* RealityEnsues:
** Two instances consecutive during Kara's attempt to help with the port fire:
*** Any superbreath strong enough to extinguish a fire could spread the flames if not properly used.
*** Even if you're strong enough to move an oil tanker, using the wrong leverage point will rip the ship apart.
*** Had she simply moved the ship by using the tow ropes, like the tugboat would have, it probably would've worked.
** During her heroic montage, James warns Kara that even though she may be bulletproof, the bullets will still ricochet and endanger those nearby.
** The show's explanation for why someone as powerful as Superman would hold down a mundane job instead of flying around in costume full-time has some of this going on: Even a superhero has to pay the rent and while saving lives is admirable, it generally doesn't rake in the cash.

* NotSoDifferent: Both Kara and Astra advocate working together, {{justified}} by "Stronger Together" being their family motto. The difference is that Kara is working to get her friends and a reluctant DEO to work with her, while Astra is the leader of an [[ArmyOfThievesAndWhores army of escaped convicts]] that has a strict ResignationsNotAccepted policy.

*** Any superbreath strong to extinguish a fire could spread the flames if not properly used.

* NotSoDifferent: Both Kara and Astra advocate working together, {{justified}} by "Stronger Together" being their family motto. The difference is that Kara is working to get her friends and a reluctant DEO to work with her, while Astra is the leader of an [[army of escaped convicts ArmyOfThievesAndWhores]] that has a strict ResignationsNotAccepted policy.

-->'''Winn:''' Who names a snake "{{Fluffy|TheTerrible}}"?

* Foreshadowing: When Kara reveals to James and Winn that they both know her secret, Kara says James already knew and Winn "is my friend." Winn responds with a meek "yeah, ''friend''."

** Kara stops a bank robbery on "5th and Seigel", referencing Jerry Seigel. She also helps an ambulance stuck in traffic on "Donner Avenue", referencing ''Creator/RichardDonner'', director of ''Film/SupermanTheMovie''.

* MythologyGag: Supergirl contacts Cat for an interview by lifting her car into the air and taking it to a remote location, just as Superman did with Lois in ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''.

** The show's explanation for why someone as powerful as Superman would keep a secret identity and hold down a mundane job has some of this going on: Even a superhero has to pay the rent and while saving lives is admirable, it generally doesn't rake in the cash.