Powerless
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Emily is a spunky young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It's when she stands up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult "hero" in her own right … even if it's just to her group of lovably quirky co-workers. Now, while she navigates her normal, everyday life against an explosive backdrop, Emily might just discover that being a hero doesn't always require superpowers.
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- 01
No Consequence DayAfter Lois Lane dies, everyone realizes that Superman will rewind time so they decide that it's No Consequence Day. However, when Superman doesn't rewind time, people realize that things have become real... literally. - 02
Van of the YearAfter Emily tries to honor a retiring co-worker that Van has ignored, things backfire and Van gets all of the credit. Meanwhile, Teddy tries to convince Ron to pitch Ron's new thought-controlled selfie-drone. - 03
Win, Luthor, DrawEmily unfortunately endangers the entire division when she's forced to fire one department head. Meanwhile, Ron and Teddy try to give Van superspeed, and aliens from the future invade Charm City.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Wayne or LoseFebruary 2, 2017Emily Locke is hired as the Director of R&D at Wayne Security in Charm City. Her job is to come up with ways to protect civilians from s - S01E02
Wayne Dream TeamFebruary 9, 2017Emily tries to motivate her team, but they're too busy with Super Hero Fantasy League so she goes to HR. Meanwhile, Jackie deals with Van af - S01E03
Sinking DayFebruary 16, 2017Van manages to lose the company their biggest client, and Van Sr. is none too thrilled. To get his father's respect back, Van has Emily set - S01E04
Emily Dates a HenchmanFebruary 23, 2017After Emily's boyfriend dumps her, she tries to get back into the dating scene... and ends up with a henchman. Meanwhile, Ron, Teddy, and Va - S01E05
Cold SeasonMarch 9, 2017When the Wayne X people call Emily a nobody, she signs Teddy up for an inter-company invention contest without his knowledge. Meanwhile, Van - S01E06
I'ma Friend YouMarch 30, 2017Emily tries to bond with Jackie, but Jackie doesn't want to bond. Meanwhile, Van suspects that Teddy, Ron, or Wendy used his private bathroo - S01E07
Van v Emily: Dawn of JusticeApril 6, 2017Van refuses to give Emily her own office, so she challenges him to a game of Green Arrow darts to get it. However, the rest of the team warn - S01E08
Green FuriousApril 13, 2017After saving Green Fury's life, Emily tries to convince her to star in a commercial that she's creating for Wayne Securities. Unfortunately, - S01E09
Emergency Punch-UpApril 20, 2017The team is preparing to go on a corporate retreat, but a poison gas attack seals them in the building. Emily ends up improvising a retreat - S01E10Season's bestNo Consequence DayAfter Lois Lane dies, everyone realizes that Superman will rewind time so they decide that it's No Consequence Day. However, when Superman d
- S01E11Van of the YearAfter Emily tries to honor a retiring co-worker that Van has ignored, things backfire and Van gets all of the credit. Meanwhile, Teddy tries
- S01E12Win, Luthor, DrawEmily unfortunately endangers the entire division when she's forced to fire one department head. Meanwhile, Ron and Teddy try to give Van su
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