The Flash: Season 5

2018
22 episodes

Barry Allen and his new wife, Iris West, finally settling into married life when they're visited by Nora West-Allen, their speedster daughter from the future. Nora's arrival brings to light the legacy every member of Team Flash will leave years from now, causing many to question who they are today. And while Nora idolizes Barry, she holds a mysterious grudge against Iris. As Team Flash adjusts to the next generation of speedster, they discover Nora's presence has triggered the arrival of the most ruthless, vicious and relentless villain they have ever faced: Cicada!

Season 5 of The Flash premiered on October 9, 2018 and has 22 episodes, from "Nora" to "Legacy". The last episode aired on May 14, 2019.

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 1NoraAired October 9, 2018
After an unexpected guest from the future, Nora West-Allen, appears at their home, Barry and Iris must figure out how to get her back to the future without disrupting the timeline…even more than she already has. Team Flash must work together to send Nora back, while simultaneously fighting off another villainous meta.
- 42m
- Directed by David McWhirter
- Written by Todd Helbing and Sam Chalsen
Guest stars
- Keiynan Lonsdale Wally West / Kid Flash
- Melissa Bradsen Flight Attendant
- Devon Ferguson Cop
- Adrian Neblett Shotgun SWAT
- Russell Jung Briefcase Guy
- Daniel Cudmore Gridlock
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
Episode 2BlockedAired October 16, 2018
As Barry helps his daughter, Nora, become a better speedster, he and Team Flash also track down a meta stealing high-tech weapons, only to cross paths with a new foe named Cicada, who is hunting the very same meta with nefarious intent.
- 42m
- Directed by C. Kim Miles
- Written by Eric Wallace and Judalina Neira
Guest stars
- Matty Finochio Bruno Moretti
- Erin Cummings Vanessa Jansen / Block
- Evan Spergel Bobby Moretti
- Otto Szabo Bruce
- Dion Riley Officer Matthews
- Seth Ranaweera Co-Worker #1
- Daniel Cudmore Gridlock
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
Episode 3The Death of VibeAired October 23, 2018
After Cicada's attack on The Flash, the team realizes they need to think outside the box to stop this dangerous new foe. Desperate to help her parents, Nora comes up with a plan that ultimately puts a member of Team Flash in danger. Meanwhile, Caitlin delves into her past.
- 42m
- Directed by Andi Armaganian
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Jayla Henderson Young Nora
- Chris Webb David Hersh
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Eduard Witzke Sterling Brooks
- Susan Walters Dr. Carla Tannhauser
Episode 4News FlashAired October 30, 2018
Barry and Iris face the ultimate parenting test when Team Flash battles Spin, a savvy millennial armed with meta tech, and a dangerous agenda for their daughter, Nora. Ralph is feeling defeated until an unlikely source issues a challenge to help boost his confidence.
- 41m
- Directed by Brent Crowell
- Written by Lauren Certo and Kelly Wheeler
Guest stars
- Kiana Madeira Spencer Young
- Rob Compton Detective Rowell
- Derek Kwan Uniformed Cop
- Andy Nez Plant Foreman
- Klarc Jerome Wilson Officer Jones
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
Episode 5All Doll'd UpAired November 13, 2018
Nora lets something slip about the future that devastates Iris. In an attempt to distract his wife, Barry asks Iris to team up to stop a new meta, Rag Doll. Meanwhile, Caitlin learns something about her father.
- 42m
- Directed by Phil Chipera
- Written by Sterling Gates and Thomas Pound
Guest stars
- Judith Maxie Theresa Merkel
- Phil LaMarr Rag Doll (voice)
- Troy James Peter Merkel / Rag Doll
- Patrick Dodd Jerry Winehouse
- Carlo Marks William Seaver
- Ashley Ross Natalie
- Kyle Secor Thomas Snow / Icicle
Episode 6The Icicle ComethAired November 20, 2018
Caitlin, Barry and Cisco learn something new about Caitlin’s father. Meanwhile, Iris and Sherloque follow a clue about Cicada.
- 41m
- Directed by Chris Peppe
- Written by Joshua V. Gilbert and Kristen Kim
Guest stars
- Cassandra Ebner Raelene Sharp
- Alex Rose Vance Brandon
- Kathryn Marie Robinson Barista
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Kyle Secor Thomas Snow / Icicle
Episode 7O Come, All Ye ThankfulAired November 27, 2018
While Nora grapples with unresolved anger over her father’s disappearance in the future, Barry and Team Flash must stop a powerful new meta, Weather Witch, from killing her own father, Weather Wizard.
- 42m
- Directed by Sarah Boyd
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Liam McIntyre Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard
- Reina Hardesty Joss Mardon / Weather Witch
- Julianne Christie Warden Del Toro
- Natalie Gibson Principal Palizzi
- Leana Yu Female Newscaster
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Klarc Jerome Wilson Officer Jones
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
Episode 8What's Past Is PrologueAired December 4, 2018
Barry and Team Flash come up with a plan to stop Cicada. However, the plan calls for Barry and Nora to travel back in time to gather some key necessities. However, Barry hesitates, concerned about his daughter seeing certain parts of his life. Meanwhile, Sherloque takes his concerns about Nora to Iris, and Caitlin turns up a key asset in the fight against Cicada.
- 42m
- Directed by Tom Cavanagh
- Written by Todd Helbing and Lauren Certo
Guest stars
- Tony Todd Zoom (voice)
- LaMonica Garrett Mar Novu / The Monitor
- John Wesley Shipp Henry Allen
- Benita Ha Paramedic #1
- Troy Rudolph Paramedic #2
- Chad Rook Clyde Mardon
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
Episode 9Elseworlds (I)Aired December 9, 2018
When Barry Allen and Oliver Queen 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 help and travel to Smallville on Earth-38 where they end up meeting Kara’s cousin, Clark Kent, and intrepid reporter, Lois Lane. The crossover continues on Arrow S07E09 Elseworlds (II) and Supergirl S04E09 Elseworlds (III).
- 42m
- Directed by Kevin Tancharoen
- Written by Sam Chalsen and Eric Wallace
Guest stars
- Jeremy Davies John Deegan
- Melissa Benoist Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Tyler Hoechlin Clark Kent / Superman
- Elizabeth Tulloch Lois Lane
- John Wesley Shipp Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
- LaMonica Garrett Mar Novu / The Monitor
- Paul Lazenby Tech Thief #2
- Angela Vanderwal Heckler
Episode 10The Flash & The FuriousAired January 15, 2019
While Nora grapples with the revelation that Thawne killed her grandmother, Team Flash must stop the formidable team-up of a newly sprung from jail Weather Witch and Silver Ghost, a new meta-tech villain who can control engines and motorized technology. Meanwhile, Caitlin and Cisco discuss creating a meta-human cure.
- 42m
- Directed by David McWhirter
- Written by Sterling Gates and Kelly Wheeler
Guest stars
- Gabrielle Walsh Raya Van Zandt / Silver Ghost
- Charlene Amoia Miss Pellett
- Karyn Halpin Junior Agent
- Reina Hardesty Joss Mardon / Weather Witch
- Frank Brandies Transport Officer
- Kheon Clarke Cop
- Braedon Cox Businessman
- Terence Hayman Major Morgan
Episode 11Seeing RedAired January 22, 2019
During a battle with Cicada, Nora is severely injured. Due to Cicada's dampening powers, Nora's speed healing isn't working, leaving Barry and Iris scared for their daughter's future. Upset about his injured child, The Flash is filled with rage and confronts Cicada in a brutal battle. Meanwhile, Killer Frost keeps interfering with Caitlin's work on the cure.
- 42m
- Directed by Marcus Stokes
- Written by Thomas Pound and Judalina Neira
Guest stars
- Britne Oldford Shawna Baez / Peek-a-Boo
- Rochelle Okoye Keisha Moore
- Fabian Gujral Pilot
- Jennifer Oleksiuk Female Meta-Human
- Andre Tricoteux Carl Bork
- Klarc Jerome Wilson Officer Jones
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
Episode 12MemorabiliaAired January 29, 2019
When Sherloque wants to use a memory machine on Barry and Nora to help gain access to Grace's memories, Nora panics, fearing her parents will find out the secrets she's been keeping from them. Nora secretly decides to use the machine on her own which ends in disaster after she gets trapped inside Grace's mind. Barry and Iris go in after their daughter and Iris is brokenhearted by what she finds. Meanwhile, Ralph tricks Cisco into going out for a night out on the town.
- 42m
- Directed by Rebecca Johnson
- Written by Sam Chalsen and Kristen Kim
Guest stars
- Avionne Dean Young Nora
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Xander Hall Officer #1
- Karin Inghammar Female Social Worker
- Jesse Stretch Truck
- Klarc Jerome Wilson Officer Jones
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
- Robert Picardo Dexter Myles
Episode 13GoldfacedAired February 5, 2019
Barry and Ralph must go undercover as criminals in an illegal black market to purchase a device that could help them stop Cicada. Once inside, Barry and Ralph find their morality tested as they slip deeper into the criminal world, eventually having to choose between committing a crime, or losing the means to defeat one of their greatest foes. Meanwhile, Iris investigates a lead on Cicada's whereabouts and ends up in a dangerous situation.
- 42m
- Directed by Alexandra La Roche
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley Renee Adler
- Paul McGillion Earl Cox
- Chad Bellamy Goon #1
- Andy Nez Brent Osmack
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Neil Webb Gat
- Anthony Joseph Carver
- Damion Poitier Keith / Goldface
Episode 14Cause and XSAired February 12, 2019
After Iris lands in serious danger, Nora races to save her mother. Barry puts the finishing touches on the metahuman cure, leaving Cisco with a rare night off so he decides to take Kamilla on a date.
- 42m
- Directed by Rachel Talalay
- Written by Todd Helbing and Jeff Hersh
Guest stars
- Lucy Harvey Carolyn the Barista
- Megan Helbing Megan the Barista
- Jerry Yang Ian the Patron
- Thomas Miller Stephan the Patron
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Victoria Park Kamilla Hwang
Episode 15King Shark vs. Gorilla GroddAired March 5, 2019
When Gorilla Grodd attacks Central City, Barry and Team Flash find themselves teaming up with an unexpected ally to defeat – King Shark. However, when they hit a snag, they bring in Dr. Tanya Lamden to try to reach the man behind the shark, Shay Lamden.
- 41m
- Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski
- Written by Lauren Certo and Eric Wallace
Guest stars
- Zibby Allen Dr. Tanya Lamden
- Dan Payne Shay Lamden
- David Sobolov Gorilla Grodd (voice)
- Audrey Marie Anderson Lyla Michaels
- David Hayter King Shark (voice)
Episode 16Failure Is an OrphanAired March 12, 2019
With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada long enough to take it. Killer Frost steps in to help with the plan. Meanwhile, Joe eases back into work, and Nora isn’t happy about the way her dad plans to stop Cicada.
- 42m
- Directed by Viet Nguyen
- Written by Zack Stentz
Guest stars
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Lossen Chambers Dr. Vanessa Ambres
- John Gillich Philip Master
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
Episode 17Time BombAired March 19, 2019
Team Flash finds out that a suburban mom named Vickie Bolen is in danger and they race to save her. Upon meeting her, they discover she’s a meta-human who is hiding her abilities from her family. Barry encourages Vickie to share her secret with her family, which makes Nora realize she needs to come clean with her parents about Thawne.
- 42m
- Directed by Rob J. Greenlea
- Written by Sterling Gates and Kristen Kim
Guest stars
- Catherine Lough Haggquist Vickie Bolen
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Malia Baker Alice Bolen
- Michael Edwards Man
- Stephanie Florian Woman
- Alexander Moonie Barista Jason
- Jeff Sanca Cop
Episode 18GodspeedAired April 16, 2019
After discovering that Nora is working with Thawne, Barry and Iris disagree about how to handle their daughter in the wake of this shocking news. Team Flash isn't sure they can trust Nora, so they go through her journal to find out exactly how she came to work alongside their greatest nemesis.
- 42m
- Directed by Danielle Panabaker
- Written by Judalina Neira and Kelly Wheeler
Guest stars
- Kathryn Gallagher Lia Nelson
- Kindall Charters August Heart
- Everick Golding Trevor Shinick
- BD Wong Godspeed (voice)
- Ese Atawo Detective Frankie Curtis
- Fraser Corbett Bank Guard
- Garry Garneau Uni #1
- Robert Picardo Dexter Myles
Episode 19Snow PackAired April 23, 2019
When Icicle returns to enact the next phase of his devious plan, Caitlin and her mother, Dr. Carla Tannhauser, must resolve their long-combative relationship to defeat the icy monster. After Barry makes a big decision about their family without consulting her, Iris decides to take matters into her own hands.
- 41m
- Directed by Jeff Cassidy
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Everick Golding Trevor Shinick
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Bruce Crawford JP Chipera
- Kyle Secor Thomas Snow / Icicle
- Susan Walters Dr. Carla Tannhauser
- Morena Baccarin Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
Episode 20Gone RogueAired April 30, 2019
Barry continues to struggle with how he feels about Nora's betrayal. Brie Larvan, Joss Jackam and Peter Merkel return to Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco makes a bold decision.
- 42m
- Directed by Kristin Windell
- Written by Joshua V. Gilbert and Sam Chalsen
Guest stars
- Emily Kinney Brie Larvan / Bug-Eyed Bandit
- Reina Hardesty Joss Mardon / Weather Witch
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Phil LaMarr Rag Doll (voice)
- Troy James Peter Merkel / Rag Doll
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Adam Bergquist Randolf Morgan
- Randolf Morgan Adam Bergquist
Episode 21The Girl With The Red LightningAired May 7, 2019
Team Flash is on high alert after Cicada II threatens to unleash a dangerous virus that would put all meta-humans at risk.
- 42m
- Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski
- Written by Thomas Pound and Judalina Neira
Guest stars
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley Renee Adler
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Everick Golding Trevor Shinick
- Brandon Bagg Officer
- Sonia Beeksma News Reporter
- Aliya Boulanger Female Uni
- Janet Glassford Surly Meta
- Kareem Malcolm Male Uni
Episode 22LegacyAired May 14, 2019
Barry faces off with his oldest, and most formidable nemesis, Reverse Flash.
- 42m
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by Todd Helbing, Eric Wallace and Lauren Certo
Guest stars
- Sarah Carter Grace Gibbons / Cicada II
- Everick Golding Trevor Shinick
- Islie Hirvonen Grace Gibbons
- Chris Klein Orlin Dwyer / Cicada
- Victoria Park Kamilla Hwang
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh