After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.
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After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.
Season 8 episodes
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When a powerful alien threat arrives on Earth under mysterious circumstances, Barry, Iris and the rest of Team Flash are pushed to their limits in a desperate battle to save the world. But with time running out and the fate of humanity at stake, Flash and his companions will also need to enlist the help of some old friends if the forces of good are to prevail.
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Directed by Eric Dean SeatonWritten by Eric WallaceGuest stars Brandon Routh, Caitlin Diaz, Shaun Omaid, Meena Mann, Emily Schoen, Bill Fielding, Kimberley Mercado, Keyosha Waugh
Despero warns The Flash that great tragedies will befall the speedster and cause him to lose his mind. Once that happens, Armageddon will begin. Determined to prove Despero wrong, Barry doubles down on proving his innocence but a devastating revelation from Iris pushes him to the edge and sends him to seek counsel from Black Lightning.
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Directed by Menhaj HudaWritten by Jonathan Butler, Gabriel GarzaGuest stars Cress Williams, Kandyse McClure, Josh Dohy, Paul Almeida, Chyler Leigh, Paul Herbert, Tony Curran, Carmen Moore
Barry meets Black Lightning at the Hall of Justice after things take a dire turn with Despero. Iris suspects something is off with Despero's vision of the future so she seeks help from a powerful ally.
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Directed by Chris PeppeWritten by Sam ChalsenGuest stars Cress Williams, Osric Chau, Paul Herbert, Kalvin Olafson, Lisa Chandler, Javicia Leslie, Andres Soto, Chyler Leigh
Barry is shocked when Eobard Thawne returns in the most unexpected way, and with a tie to a loved one. Damien Darhk offers advice to Barry but there is a catch. An epic battle begins with Reverse Flash pitted against The Flash, Team Flash, Batwoman, Sentinel and Ryan Choi.
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Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Lauren BarnettGuest stars Jon Cor, Osric Chau, Javicia Leslie, Tom Cavanagh, Courtney Ford, Chyler Leigh, Tony Curran, Andres Soto
An opportunity presents itself for The Flash to end his lifelong battle with Reverse Flash for good, but the payoff could be too much for Barry and team to handle. Meanwhile, Mia Queen drops in from the future looking to save a lost loved one, and she won't let anything stand in her way.
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Directed by Menhaj HudaWritten by Kristen KimGuest stars Katherine McNamara, Courtney Ford, Tony Curran, Stephanie Izsak, Neal McDonough, Tom Cavanagh
After returning home from a visit for their parent's vow renewal, Bart and Nora quickly realize that things are not exactly as they left them. The duo race to repair any fissures in the timeline and restore everything back to the way it is supposed to be.
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Directed by David McWhirterWritten by Thomas PoundGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Ryan Jefferson Booth, Piper Curda, Eston Fung, Megan Peta Hill, Finn Michael, Eduard Witzke
When a criminal invades the CCPD, Barry and Kramer must trust and rely on each other if they are going to make it out safely. Meanwhile, Caitlin learns a valuable lesson while out with Snow and Mark.
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Directed by Stefan PleszczynskiWritten by Christina M. WalkerGuest stars Jon Cor, Eduard Witzke, Anthony Joseph, Romeo Reyes, Damion Poitier, Drew G. Sicard, Derrick DeVilliers, Jag Bal
Barry trusts his instincts during a murder investigation, believing the suspect, despite the overwhelming evidence against him, meanwhile Iris gives Allegra an opportunity to be a mentor.
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Directed by David McWhirterWritten by Joshua V. GilbertGuest stars Max Adler, Lauren Jackson, Malaika Jackson, Nicholas Elia, Tavia Cervi, Jag Bal, Stephanie Izsak, Kaitlyn Santa Juana
Barry and Team Flash get closer to figuring out the Fire Meta but no closer to finding him meanwhile Iris, needing a distraction, follows a story to Coast City.
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Directed by Stefan PleszczynskiWritten by Jeff HershGuest stars Carla Mah, Milton Barnes, Natalie Dreyfuss, Christian Magby, Mika Abdalla
Barry's desire to keep Team Flash safe is tested when Frost recklessly courts danger as she tries to stop the "Black Flame," meanwhile, Iris tries to help a teen girl reunite with her mother but unintentionally does more harm than good.
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Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Jess CarsonGuest stars Amanda Khan, Susan Walters, Natalie Dreyfuss, Christian Magby, Mika Abdalla, Meghan Gardiner
Barry and Chester may have found a way to stop the "Black Flame" from hurting anyone else meanwhile Caitlin decides to handle a situation on her own, possibly putting more innocent lives in danger.
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Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Emily PalizziGuest stars Robbie Amell, Andres Soto, Elyse Maloway, Alex Stines, Natalie Dreyfuss, Mika Abdalla
With a new Meta terrorizing the city, Joe lends a hand to the local authorities, meanwhile Barry gets an assist from Cecille who helps to track the mass murderer.
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Directed by Phil ChiperaWritten by Alex Boyd, Arielle McAlpin, Dan FiskGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Dominique Robinson, Yvonne Angeles, Tyrone Grant, Patrick Keating, Alexa Barajas, Natalie Dreyfuss, Carmen Moore
Team Flash is under attack, and each must fight to save not only themselves but each other.
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Directed by Chris PeppeWritten by Joshua V. Gilbert, Sam ChalsenGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Jon Cor, Robbie Amell, Alexa Barajas, Milton Barnes, Michelle Harrison, Victor Young, Natalie Dreyfuss
Team Flash uses the distraction of a bank robbing Meta to detract from the grief of losing someone they love.
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Directed by Vanessa PariseWritten by Jeff Hersh, Jonathan Butler, Gabriel GarzaGuest stars Jon Cor, Susan Walters, Natalie Dreyfuss, Debbie Podowski, Karin Dubois, Behtash Fazlali, Tedesky Mejia Jimenez, Sarah Surh
The Flash gets an assist from XS. Meanwhile, CCPD enlists Chester for help when a mysterious device is found at a crime scene.
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Directed by Eric WallaceWritten by Lauren Barnett, Christina M. WalkerGuest stars Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jon Cor, Carmen Moore, Morena Baccarin, Rachel Drance, Mika Abdalla, Meghan Gardiner, Christian Magby
The Flash gets blasted with a shockwave forcing his body to age prematurely.
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Directed by Caity LotzWritten by Thomas Pound, Jess CarsonGuest stars Jeff Meadows, Patrick Sabongui, Morena Baccarin, Douglas Armstrong, Coulton Jackson, Curtis Braconnier, Beau Daniels, Derrick DeVilliers
The Flash goes off the grid to look for answers about a new Meta in town. Meanwhile, Allegra pulls out all of the stops at CC Citizen Media, to protect a source and a friend.
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Directed by Danielle PanabakerWritten by Kristen Kim, Emily PalizziGuest stars Natalie Sharp, Lindy Booth, Shayan Bayat, Stephanie Izsak, Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Emmie Nagata, Bobo Le, Rachel Drance
With a new speedster in town, The Flash gets much more than he bargained for, meanwhile Cecile's powers experience a growth spurt allowing her to aid Team Flash on an entirely different level.
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Directed by Marcus StokesWritten by Sam ChalsenGuest stars Jon Cor, David Ramsey, Brandon Routh, Jessica Barrera, Chris Cound, Daniel Letto, Ryan Pugsley, Dan Ginnane
The Flash and team are in for the fight of their lives, meanwhile, Iris discovers the cause of her time sickness.
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Directed by Jeffrey W. ByrdWritten by Jonathan Butler, Gabriel GarzaGuest stars Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jon Cor, Matt Letscher, Ashley Rickards, Michelle Harrison, Jordan Fisher, Tom Cavanagh, Agam Darshi
With The Flash still reeling from everything that just happened, the rest of the team rallies to support him when he needs it the most.
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Directed by Marcus StokesWritten by Eric WallaceGuest stars Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jon Cor, Neal McDonough, Ashley Rickards, John Wesley Shipp, Jordan Fisher, Agam Darshi, Mika Abdalla
