The Flash: Season 1

2014
23 episodes

When an unexpected accident at the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator facility strikes Barry, he finds himself suddenly charged with the incredible power to move at super speeds. While Barry has always been a hero in his soul, his newfound powers have finally given him the ability to act like one. With the help of the research team at S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry begins testing the limits of his evolving powers and using them to stop crime. With a winning personality and a smile on his face, Barry Allen — aka The Flash — is finally moving forward in life … very, very fast!

Season 1 of The Flash premiered on October 7, 2014 and has 23 episodes, from "Pilot" to "Fast Enough". The last episode aired on May 19, 2015.

Where to watch The Flash

In the United States, you can stream The Flash on Netflix. You can also buy it on Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 125 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1PilotAired October 7, 2014
Barry discovers his powers and puts them to the test, only when he finds its no longer a test but the real thing when he encounters a certain someone.
- 44m
- Directed by David Nutter
- Written by Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti
Guest stars
- Marc Gaudet Highway Patrolman
- Jennifer Kitchen Female Dispacher
- Matthew Robert Kelly Coroner
- Troy Rudolph Paramedic 2
- Brendon Zub Kyle
- Al Sapienza Detective Fred Chyre
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- Fulvio Cecere Officer Vukuvich
Episode 2Fastest Man AliveAired October 14, 2014
Barry changes into the Flash when six gunmen storm a university event honoring a scientist, but his heroics don't match up to his expectations. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak."
- 41m
- Directed by David Nutter
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns and Greg Berlanti
Guest stars
- Ronald Patrick Thompson Samaritan
- Seth Whittaker Security Guard
- Suzanne Ristic Tenant
- William Sadler Simon Stagg
- Michasha Armstrong Java
- Evelyn Chew Woman
- Emily Delahunty Paige
- Patrick Roccas Prison Guard
Episode 3Things You Can't OutrunAired October 21, 2014
Barry and the team go after the Mist, who possesses toxic gas powers, and they reflect on the night Caitlin's fiancé died. Meanwhile, Henry gets a long-awaited visit from Joe, and Iris and Eddie continue to keep their romance a secret from Joe.
- 41m
- Directed by Jesse Warn
- Written by Alison Schapker and Grainne Godfree
Guest stars
- Christoff Lundgren Tweaker
- Jana Mitsoula Detective
- Natalie Goyarzu Terrified Woman
- Chris Eastman Mall Cop
- Michael Benyaer Araz Darbinyan
- Michael Karl Richards Paulson
- Anthony Carrigan Kyle Nimbus / The Mist
- Philip Cabrita Man #1
Episode 4Going RogueAired October 28, 2014
The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond.
- 41m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Kai Yu Wu and Geoff Johns
Guest stars
- Reese Alexander Museum Guard
- Emily Bett Rickards Felicity Smoak
- Jesse Reid Oswald Loomis
- Bruce Harwood Dexter Myles
- Lucas Wolf Thug #3
- Wentworth Miller Leonard Snart / Captain Cold
- Christopher Rosamond Thug
- Paul Belsito Thug #2
Episode 5PlastiqueAired November 11, 2014
After a bomb explodes downtown, the army rolls in and takes over. When Joe learns Iris is writing about 'The Streak' and tries unsuccessfully to have the story stopped, Barry decides to have The Flash pay her a visit.
- 41m
- Directed by Dermott Downs
- Written by Todd Helbing, Brooke Roberts and Aaron Helbing
Guest stars
- Jan Bos Dr. Harold Hadley
- Kelly Frye Bette Sans Souci / Plastique
- Clancy Brown General Wade Eiling
- Mike Mitchell Security Guard
- Fulvio Cecere Officer Vukuvich
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
Episode 6The Flash is BornAired November 18, 2014
The Flash faces a new meta-human named Tony, who can turn himself into girded steel at will.
- 41m
- Directed by Millicent Shelton
- Written by Jaime Paglia and Chris Rafferty
Guest stars
- Austin Dunn Young Tony
- Daniel Mallinson Officer Doyle
- Amina Elkatib Young Iris West
- Greg Finley Tony Woodward / Girder
- Lauren Denham Stacy Conwell
- Travis MacDonald Tat Man
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
Episode 7Power OutageAired November 25, 2014
The Flash goes up against Farooq aka Blackout, a metahuman who can harness electricity.
- 41m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Alison Schapker and Grainne Godfree
Guest stars
- Robert Knepper William Tockman / Clock King
- Casey Dubois Barista
- Alex Barima College Boy
- Michael Reventar Farooq Gibran / Blackout
- Greg Finley Tony Woodward / Girder
- Steve Baran SWAT Commander
- Jacky Lai College Girl
- Chantele Francis Annoyed Customer
Episode 8Flash vs. Arrow (I)Aired December 2, 2014
Barry is thrilled when Oliver, Felicity and Diggle come to Central City to investigate a case involving a deadly boomerang. The crossover continues on Arrow S03E08 The Brave and the Bold.
- 41m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Brooke Roberts and Ben Sokolowski
Guest stars
- Emily Bett Rickards Felicity Smoak
- Sharon Bell Female Restaurant Patron
- Paul Anthony Roy G. Bivolo / Rainbow Raider
- Michelle Choi-Lee Teller
- Peter New Widgick
- Roman Blomme Street Punk
- Trevor Carroll Street Punk
- Jason William Day SWAT
Episode 9The Man in the Yellow SuitAired December 9, 2014
Barry enjoys the annual tradition of tree trimming and gift exchange with Joe and Iris. He gives Iris a touching gift, but the moment is interrupted by Eddie’s arrival.
- 42m
- Directed by Ralph Hemecker
- Written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing
Guest stars
- Amanda Pays Dr. Tina McGee
- Steve Baran Task Force
- David Milchard Scientist
- James Michalopolous Security Guard
- Dean Hinchey Decorator
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm
- John Wesley Shipp Henry Allen
Episode 10Revenge of the RoguesAired January 20, 2015
While Barry strives to become fast enough to defeat Reverse-Flash, Captain Cold returns to Central City with a partner and takes Caitlin hostage to force a confrontation with the Flash.
- 41m
- Directed by Nick Copus
- Written by Kai Yu Wu and Geoff Johns
Guest stars
- Jana Mitsoula Detective
- Daniel Mallinson Officer Doyle
- Wentworth Miller Leonard Snart / Captain Cold
- Dominic Purcell Mick Rory / Heat Wave
- Luc Roderique Jason Rusch
- Graeme Doyle Officer Gibbons
- James Ralph Osgood Rathaway
- Lee Shorten Executive Staffer
Episode 11The Sound and the FuryAired January 27, 2015
Dr. Wells' former protégé, Hartley Rathaway, returns to seek revenge on his mentor. Meanwhile, Iris is hired as a cub reporter; Cisco recalls his first day on the job at S.T.A.R. Labs; and Joe asks Eddie for a favor but asks him to keep it a secret from Barry.
- 41m
- Directed by John F. Showalter
- Written by Alison Schapker and Brooke Roberts
Guest stars
- Roger Howarth Mason Bridge
- Tom Butler Eric Larkin
- Sarwan Badesha Cop
- Quynh Mi Woman
- Andy Mientus Hartley Rathaway / Pied Piper
- Morena Baccarin Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
Episode 12Crazy for YouAired February 3, 2015
Caitlin takes Barry out to a local karaoke bar to help them both find new loves. Caitlin strikes out but Barry meets a sports reporter and asks her out for a date. Meanwhile, Cisco considers Hartley's dangerous offer; and the team search for Shawna, a meta-human with teleportation powers who just busted her boyfriend out of Iron Heights.
- 41m
- Directed by Rob Hardy
- Written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing
Guest stars
- Micah Joe Parker Clay Parker
- Scott McNeil Julius
- Jerry Trimble Marcus Stockheimer
- J. Douglas Stewart Fire Chief
- Fraser Aitcheson City Worker
- Doug Chapman City Worker
- Will E. McDonald Truck Guard
- Tristan Shire Bartender
Episode 13The Nuclear ManAired February 10, 2015
While Barry, Harrison, and Caitlin hunt down Ronnie, who has attacked a man, Joe recruits Cisco to help him learn the truth about who murdered Nora Allen.
- 41m
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Katherine Walczak and Andrew Kreisberg
Guest stars
- Clancy Brown General Wade Eiling
- Isabella Hofmann Clarissa Stein
- Bill Dow Quentin Quale
- Chase Masterson Sherry
- Paul Griggs Jumper
- Herbert Duncanson Sergeant Bates
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm
Episode 14FalloutAired February 17, 2015
Martin and Ronnie are separated, only to realize that they must learn how to rejoin before Eiling hunts them down and kills them... and the Flash. Meanwhile, Joe shows Barry the 3D images from the Nora Allen crime scene, and Barry asks Martin for advice on time travel.
- 41m
- Directed by Stephen Surjik
- Written by Ben Sokolowski and Keto Shimizu
Guest stars
- Clancy Brown General Wade Eiling
- Roger Howarth Mason Bridge
- Isabella Hofmann Clarissa Stein
- Herbert Duncanson Sergeant Bates
- Scott Button Barista
- James Yi Lead Scientist
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm
- David Sobolov Gorilla Grodd (voice)
Episode 15Out of TimeAired March 17, 2015
Mark Mardon, having survived his apparent death during the black-matter explosion, returns seeking revenge on Joe for the death of his brother Clyde... and has the same weather-manipulation powers as his deceased sibling.
- 40m
- Directed by Thor Freudenthal
- Written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing
Guest stars
- Roger Howarth Mason Bridge
- Jenn MacLean-Angus Surgeon
- Fred Henderson Coroner
- Jeremy Schuetze Rob
- Liam McIntyre Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard
- Melise Linda Park
- Naomi King Woman
- Chad Rook Clyde Mardon
Episode 16Rogue TimeAired March 24, 2015
The Flash learns that Captain Cold and Heat Wave have returned to Central City. This time Snart has brought along his baby sister Lisa to help wreak havoc on the city.
- 41m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Brooke Roberts, Grainne Godfree and Kai Yu Wu
Guest stars
- Wentworth Miller Leonard Snart / Captain Cold
- Dominic Purcell Mick Rory / Heat Wave
- Roger Howarth Mason Bridge
- Nicholas Gonzalez Dante Ramon
- Joey Aresco Frank Santini
- Charlene Luedke Mrs. Ramon
- Alan Silverman Consigliere
- Fred Henderson Coroner
Episode 17TrickstersAired March 31, 2015
When a villain calling himself the Trickster runs rampant in Central City, Joe and Barry go to Iron Heights to talk with the original Trickster.
- 41m
- Directed by Ralph Hemecker
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Guest stars
- Mark Hamill James Jesse / The Trickster
- Bre Blair Tess Morgan
- Devon Graye Axel Walker / The Trickster
- Chris Cound Father
- Arlo Hajdu Henry
- Anthony Harrison Warden Wolfe
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- John Wesley Shipp Henry Allen
Episode 18All Star Team UpAired April 14, 2015
Felicity and Ray Palmer pay a visit to S.T.A.R. Labs for help getting Ray's ATOM suit to work, and ask Cisco for help. Meanwhile, a young tech expert raises havoc with her insect drones, and Barry asks Ray for help dealing with her.
- 41m
- Directed by Kevin Tancharoen
- Written by Kai Yu Wu and Grainne Godfree
Guest stars
- Emily Bett Rickards Felicity Smoak
- Amanda Pays Dr. Tina McGee
- Marlo Franson Bill Carlisle
- Theresa Wong Lindsay Kang
- Andrew Laurenson Flasher
- Mathieu Lardier Maitre D'
- Alessandro Miro Thief
- Kasey Kieler Thief
Episode 19Who Is Harrison Wells?Aired April 21, 2015
Joe and Cisco go to Starling City to ask Quentin Lance for his help investigating the site of Harrison's car accident 15 years ago and determining what really happened. Meanwhile, Eddie is framed for a shooting by a shapeshifing metahuman who can take on the appearance of anyone he touches.
- 41m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Cortney Norris and Ray Utarnachitt
Guest stars
- Danielle Nicolet Cecile Horton
- Katie Cassidy Laurel Lance
- Atlin Mitchell Nina
- Martin Novotny Hannibal Bates
- Barbara Wallace Grandma Bates
- Laiken Laverock Little Girl
- King Lau Hulking Man
- Chris Webb Trusting Man Face
Episode 20The TrapAired April 28, 2015
Barry, Caitlin, Cisco and Joe set a trap for Wells. Cisco uses himself as prey which puts him in grave danger. Meanwhile, Eddie makes a decision regarding Iris, which leaves Joe a bit unsettled.
- 41m
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Alison Schapker and Brooke Roberts
Guest stars
- Martin Novotny Hannibal Bates
- Jeremy Schuetze Rob
- Jessie Fraser Nurse
- Roger Haskett Doctor
- Peter Bryant Fire Chief
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
- Morena Baccarin Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
Episode 21Grodd LivesAired May 5, 2015
While Barry tries to find Eddie, a mysterious mind-controlled thief launches attacks on Central City's gold reserves. The team soon discovers that a telepathic gorilla is behind the robberies... and is following Harrison's commands. Meanwhile, Iris confronts Barry, while Harrison prepares to return home.
- 41m
- Directed by Dermott Downs
- Written by Kai Yu Wu and Grainne Godfree
Guest stars
- Clancy Brown General Wade Eiling
- Jane Hancock Mother
- Jason McKinnon Driver
- David Sobolov Gorilla Grodd (voice)
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
Episode 22Rogue AirAired May 12, 2015
When Harrison activates the particle accelerator, the team has no choice but to evacuate the five metahuman prisoners. Unfortunately, with time running out, Barry has no choice but to turn to Captain Cold for help. Meanwhile, Eddie escapes but has some surprising news for Iris.
- 41m
- Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski
- Written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing
Guest stars
- Danielle Nicolet Cecile Horton
- Anthony Carrigan Kyle Nimbus / The Mist
- Wentworth Miller Leonard Snart / Captain Cold
- Peyton List Lisa Snart / Golden Glider
- Paul Anthony Roy G. Bivolo / Rainbow Raider
- Doug Jones Jake Simmons / Deathbolt
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm
- Liam McIntyre Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard
Episode 23Fast EnoughAired May 19, 2015
Wells presents Barry with a life-changing choice. Dr. Martin Stein and Ronnie Raymond return to help the S.T.A.R. Labs team with this final fight.
- 44m
- Directed by Dermott Downs
- Written by Andrew Kreisberg, Gabrielle Stanton and Greg Berlanti
Guest stars
- Wentworth Miller Leonard Snart / Captain Cold
- Logan Williams Young Barry Allen
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm
- John Wesley Shipp Henry Allen
- Victor Garber Dr. Martin Stein
- Matt Letscher Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
- Michelle Harrison Nora Allen
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh