The seventeenth episode of 's fifth season is titled " Deus Lex Machina " . This landmark episode marked the directorial debut of the series star, Melissa Benoist. Key Plot Developments
: The story was written by Lindsay Sturman, with a teleplay by Katie Rose Rogers and Brooke Pohl. Supergirl 5x17
: Lex meticulously orchestrates events to drive Lena Luthor closer to him while furthering her rift with Kara. The seventeenth episode of 's fifth season is
: It reveals how Lex manipulated the new reality to become a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a beloved public figure. Supergirl 5x17