is the 17th episode of the third season of Young Justice , subtitled Outsiders . It debuted on July 9, 2019. The episode centers on the formation of a public-facing branch of the young hero team to combat negative public sentiment fueled by Lex Luthor's influence at the U.N.. Plot Summary
The entire battle is livestreamed by local teens (the "Newsgirl Legion"), garnering massive public support. Sheriff Patrick Maguire ultimately refuses to arrest the heroes again, citing Good Samaritan laws. Key Revelations & Continuity [S3E17] First Impression
The episode ends with a reminder of the threat from within: Terra is shown reporting the Outsiders' connection to the Justice League back to Deathstroke via text. Thematic Elements & Shout-Outs is the 17th episode of the third season
Beast Boy (Leader), Blue Beetle, Kid Flash, Static, Wonder Girl, and Geo-Force. Plot Summary The entire battle is livestreamed by
Mayor Thomas Tompkins, who is strictly anti-vigilante, orders the heroes arrested for property damage. The team voluntarily submits until a much larger, unmanned Reach sleeper vessel activates. They break free to disable it, leading it to a safe crash in a frozen lake.
The episode is heavily inspired by . The "Newsgirl Legion"—Tommi, Gaby, and Antonia ("Big Words")—are gender-flipped versions of DC's classic Newsboy Legion but also serve as direct parodies of Fred, Daphne, and Velma. The villains' unmasking and the use of the "meddling kids" line further cement this homage. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 17 Review: First Impression
Beast Boy uses his earnings from working for Gretchen Goode (Granny Goodness) to fund a new base in Hollywood called "The Hub" (or the Premiere Building).