Elseworlds Crossover Episode Synopses Released By The CW

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By Ian Cardona

Published Nov 28, 2018

The CW has released the official synopses for all three episodes of its highly-anticipated superhero crossover event, "Elseworlds."

The wait is almost over. After being announced last summer, The CW's upcoming superhero crossover event, titled "Elseworlds," is almost upon us.

Over the past months, we have learned more and more about the highly-anticipated television event, thanks to all manner of set pictures, promo posters and trailers. Now, thanks to The CW, we have the official synopses for all three episodes of the crossover, which reveal new details about what fans can expect when Green Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman and Superman all share the screen together.

Here are the official synopses for all three episodes of "Elseworlds."

THE FLASH

“Elseworlds, Part 1” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

EPIC ELSEWORLDS CROSSOVER KICKS OFF TONIGHT — When Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Oliver Queen (guest star Stephen Amell) wake up one morning and realize they have swapped bodies with each other, the two set off to find out what disturbed the timeline to cause such a shift. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when they present their case to Team Flash and the gang doesn’t believe them. Barry and Oliver realize they need Supergirl’s (guest star Melissa Benoist) help and travel to Smallville on Earth-38 where they end up meeting Kara’s cousin, Clark Kent (guest star Tyler Hoechlin), and intrepid reporter, Lois Lane (guest star Elizabeth Tulloch). LaMonica Garrett guest stars as The Monitor. Kevin Tancharoen directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Sam Chalsen (#509). Original airdate 12/9/2018.

ARROW

“Elseworlds, Part 2” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

THE ELSEWORLDS CROSSOVER CONTINUES IN GOTHAM CITY WITH BATWOMAN (RUBY ROSE) — With Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Barry (guest star Grant Gustin) still stuck in the other’s bodies, the two get a lead on John Deegan (guest star Jeremy Davies) and head to Gotham City with Supergirl (guest star Melissa Benoist) to figure out why their reality has changed. While there, they meet the mysterious Kate Kane (guest star Ruby Rose) who provides them with information that leads the group to Arkham Asylum. James Bamford directed the episode with teleplay by Marc Guggenheim and story by Caroline Dries (#709). Original airdate 12/10/2018.

SUPERGIRL

“Elseworlds, Part 3” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

THE BATTLE CONCLUDES — Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), The Flash (guest star Grant Gustin), Green Arrow (guest star Stephen Amell) and Superman (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) engage in the battle of their lives. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Marc Guggenheim and teleplay by Derek Simon & Robert Rovner (#409). Original airdate 12/11/2018.

This year's Arrowverse crossover event will involve the casts of Supergirl, Arrowand The Flash. The event will unfold over three nights, starting with a special episode of The Flash on Sunday Dec. 9 at 8 pm ET/PT. Then, it continues Monday, Dec. 10, with Arrow, and concludes on Tuesday, Dec. 11, with Supergirl.