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When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
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When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
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Episode 1
A laboratory accident endows a police scientist with the ability to move at superhuman speed which he uses to battle a menacing gang as a superhero.
Directed by Robert IscoveWritten by Danny Bilson, Paul De MeoGuest stars Lycia Naff, Michael Nader, Biff Manard, Priscilla Pointer, Robert Hooks, M. Emmet Walsh, Richard Belzer, Tim Thomerson
Episode 2
Homeless people are dying and their bodies are disappearing. Tina rekindles a relationship with a former colleague who is an expert in genetic engineering.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Gail Morgan HickmanGuest stars Biff Manard, Stan Ivar, Jeff Perry, John Toles-Bey, Michael Earl Reid, Macka Foley, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese
Episode 3
The corrupt District Attorney Thomas Castillo hires a private eye named Megan Lockhart to find out the Flash's identity. He then blackmails Barry to work for him, or he'll expose his secret.
Directed by Gus TrikonisWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Vincent Guastaferro, Helen Martin, Jordan Lund, Joyce Hyser, Dick Miller, Vito D'Ambrosio
Episode 4
While arranging security at the Central City Museum, Barry is reunited with an old girlfriend and a former mentor.
Directed by Aaron LipstadtWritten by John Francis Moore, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Howard Chaykin, Milo BachmannGuest stars Biff Manard, Ian Buchanan, Clarence Clemons, Elizabeth Gracen, Lydie Denier, René Assa, Paul Linke, Vito D'Ambrosio
Episode 5
Someone spreads graffiti, and messages asking to meet "Flash" at a church. Barry goes to the church. Shortly after that, he begins to experience black outs and memory losses.
Directed by Gus TrikonisWritten by Jim TrombettaGuest stars Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Miguel Fernandes, Zitto Kazann, Richard Yniguez, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Charley Hayward
Episode 6
A bank robber escapes from prison. He goes back to Central City to get his money and revenge on the cop who busted him, Henry Allen, Barry's father.
Directed by Jonathan SangerWritten by Stephen HattmanGuest stars Priscilla Pointer, M. Emmet Walsh, Paul Koslo, Ralph Seymour, Mike Genovese, Richard Kuss, Michael James, Pete Antico
Episode 7
An orphan boy has information that incriminates a 1960s cult figure who is trying to make a comeback.
Directed by Danny BilsonWritten by John Francis Moore, Gail Morgan Hickman, Howard Chaykin, Stephen HattmanGuest stars Biff Manard, Jonathan Brandis, Vito D'Ambrosio, Perrey Reeves, Michele Lamar Richards, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Kirk Baltz, Ivonne Coll
Episode 8
Pieces of a broken medallion are the only clue to an unknown assassin who is on a deadly rampage in central city.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by John Francis Moore, Howard Chaykin, Michael ReavesGuest stars Mike Genovese, Lenore Kasdorf, Walter Olkewicz, Lora Zane, Don Hood, Fred Pinkard, Marguerite Ray, Dani Klein
Episode 9
Barry befriends an African American who was once a super hero that defeated a terrorist called the Ghost, who blackmailed the city through television sets. When the presumed dead criminal is defrosted, the Night Shade is back in business.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Gloria Reuben, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Jason Bernard, Lois Nettleton, Ian Abercrombie
Episode 10
An invisible man gets into Star Labs, and releases a neurotoxin with Tina inside the lab. Then he starts killing scientists who worked on the project. Flash must find the invisible man and save his friend.
Directed by Christopher LeitchWritten by Gail Morgan Hickman, John Vorhaus, John VorhausGuest stars Biff Manard, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Robert Shayne, George Dickerson, Sergio Gonzalez, Deborah May, Christopher Neame
Episode 11
A jazz musician friend of Julio's is about to be executed. An hour before the execution, a friend calls and says he has evidence that could exonerate their friend. Before Barry can contact him, he disappears. They have less than an hour to save a condemned man.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Jim TrombettaGuest stars Angela Bassett, Ken Foree, Richard Belzer, John Toles-Bey, Mike Genovese, Thomas Mikal Ford, Jay Arlen Jones, Joe Bellan
Episode 12
Barry must protect his old girlfriend, Megan Lockhart, from an obsessed, maniacal criminal disguised as The Trickster.
Directed by Danny BilsonWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Biff Manard, Mark Hamill, Gloria Reuben, Joyce Hyser, Vito D'Ambrosio, Timothy Stack, William Long Jr., Christopher Murray
Episode 13
Barry is having trouble sleeping. Tina tries to use bio-feedback to help him, but it back fires on Tina. She joins a gang, and she's able to hold Flash at bay with her knowledge of his strengths and weaknesses. Barry has got to find a way to save his friend.
Directed by William A. FrakerWritten by Carey Hayes, David Newman, David Newman, Chad HayesGuest stars Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Vito D'Ambrosio, Yvette Nipar, John Santucci, Denise Dillard, Courtney Gebhart, William Forward
Episode 14
Barry tries to help a young woman. She found out about her husband's criminal life, and is trying to escape from him. She takes their daughter with her, but he wants them back.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Jule SelboGuest stars Biff Manard, Priscilla Pointer, Bryan Cranston, Dick Miller, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Kimberly Neville, Robert Z'Dar
Episode 15
Jay's killer, Nicholus Pike, is released from jail and blames the Flash for Jay's death. He sets the Flash up by using a heat seeking bomb on him, but something goes awry. Instead of killing the Flash, it sends him into the future where Pike is in charge and outlaws anyone from mentioning the Flash.
Directed by Gus TrikonisWritten by Gail Morgan HickmanGuest stars Michael Nader, Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Gloria Reuben, Paul Whitthorne, Vito D'Ambrosio, Justin Burnette, Mike Genovese
Episode 16
There's a new vigilante in town, the Deadly Nightshade, who fights crime by killing criminals. The Flash and the original Nightshade team up to take him down.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Jeri Ryan, Richard Belzer, Dick Miller, Jason Bernard, Richard Burgi, Denise Crosby, Will MacMillan, Gloria LeRoy
Episode 17
Captain Cold, who freezes his victims to death, is contracted to kill the Flash.
Directed by Gilbert M. ShiltonWritten by Gail Morgan Hickman, Paul De Meo, Gail Morgan HickmanGuest stars Biff Manard, Dick Miller, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Michael Champion, Lisa Darr, Jeffrey Combs, François Chau
Episode 18
A scientist and his business partner are trying to develop a being with super speed, their attempts fail. They manage to clone the Flash. Their creation learns quickly, but is emotional moral equivalent of a child. Barry must stop his twin.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Stephen HattmanGuest stars Mike Genovese, Charley Lang, Lenny Von Dohlen
Episode 19
A battery is stolen by a criminal calling himself the Mirror Master. He soon steals a crystal from Star Labs. Tina will get fired if they can't recover the crystal. Tina's mother comes for a visit, and an old friend of Barry's also stirs up trouble.
Directed by Danny BilsonWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Biff Manard, David Cassidy, Gloria Reuben, Vito D'Ambrosio, Signy Coleman, Carolyn Seymour, Richard Selzer, William Hayes
Episode 20
A small time crook gets a hold of a device that puts people to sleep. He goes on a spree while the people are unconscious. He has a plan to knock out the entire city, it's up to the Flash to stop him.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Jim TrombettaGuest stars Biff Manard, Richard Belzer, Dick Miller, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Bill Mumy, Matt Landers, Victor Rivers
Episode 21
An android built by the government to use an assassin refuses to obey her orders. She escapes, and is befriended by Tina and Barry.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Gail Morgan Hickman, Gail Morgan Hickman, Denise SkinnerGuest stars Biff Manard, Dick Miller, Vito D'Ambrosio, Mike Genovese, Laura Robinson, Claire Stansfield, Kenneth Tigar, Jason Ross-Azikiwe
Episode 22
With the help of an insane admirer who wants to be his sidekick, the Trickster escapes from police custody and places the Flash under his mind control.
Directed by Danny BilsonWritten by Howard Chaykin, John Francis MooreGuest stars Corinne Bohrer, Biff Manard, Mark Hamill, Richard Belzer, Parley Baer, Gloria Reuben, Marsha Clark, Joyce Hyser
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
John Wesley ShippBarry Allen / Flash
Amanda PaysChristina 'Tina' McGee
Alex DésertJulio Mendez
Lycia NaffLila
Corinne BohrerZoey
Jeri RyanFelicia Kane
Michael NaderNicholas Pike
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
