The Flash: Season 8

2021
20 episodes

Six months after stopping the Godspeed War, Barry and Iris West-Allen are now at the top of their game—both in their careers as superhero and reporter and as a devoted couple. But when the powerful alien Despero unleashes near annihilation on Central City, The Flash and his team must once again defy impossible odds to save the day. But their victory is short-lived as two new threats rise from the ashes of "Armageddon," one of which will unleash unforeseen horrors into the lives of Barry and his teammates... and change Team Flash forever.

Season 8 of The Flash premiered on November 16, 2021 and has 20 episodes, from "Armageddon (1)" to "Negative (2)". The last episode aired on June 29, 2022.

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 1Armageddon (1)Aired November 16, 2021
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
- Written by Eric Wallace
Guest stars
- Brandon Routh Ray Palmer / The Atom
- Caitlin Diaz Harriet-Z
- Shaun Omaid Jered Haywood
- Meena Mann News Anchor
- Emily Schoen Nerdy Patron #1
- Bill Fielding Nerdy Patron #2
- Kimberley Mercado Nerdy Patron #3
- Keyosha Waugh Nerdy Patron #4
Episode 2Armageddon (2)Aired November 23, 2021
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.
- 42m
- Directed by Menhaj Huda
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Cress Williams Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
- Kandyse McClure Xotar
- Josh Dohy Man in Bed
- Paul Almeida Officer #1
- Chyler Leigh Alex Danvers
- Paul Herbert Director Hackshaw
- Tony Curran Despero
- Carmen Moore Kristen Kramer
Episode 3Armageddon (3)Aired November 30, 2021
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Peppe
- Written by Sam Chalsen
Guest stars
- Cress Williams Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
- Osric Chau Ryan Choi
- Paul Herbert Director Hackshaw
- Kalvin Olafson Security Chief
- Lisa Chandler Hazmat Woman
- Javicia Leslie Ryan Wilder / Batwoman
- Andres Soto Marcus (uncredited)
- Chyler Leigh Alex Danvers / Sentinel
Episode 4Armageddon (4)Aired December 7, 2021
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Chad Lowe
- Written by Lauren Barnett
Guest stars
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Osric Chau Ryan Choi
- Javicia Leslie Ryan Wilder / Batwoman
- Tom Cavanagh Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash / The Flash
- Courtney Ford Nora Darhk (archive footage)
- Chyler Leigh Alex Danvers / Sentinel
- Tony Curran Despero
- Andres Soto Marcus
Episode 5Armageddon (5)Aired December 14, 2021
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Menhaj Huda
- Written by Kristen Kim
Guest stars
- Katherine McNamara Mia Queen / Green Arrow
- Courtney Ford Nora Darhk
- Tony Curran Despero
- Stephanie Izsak Officer Daisy Korber
- Neal McDonough Damien Darhk
- Tom Cavanagh Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
Episode 6Impulsive Excessive DisorderAired March 9, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David McWhirter
- Written by Thomas Pound
Guest stars
- Rick Cosnett Eddie Thawne
- Jessica Parker Kennedy Nora West-Allen / XS
- Ryan Jefferson Booth King
- Piper Curda Avery Ho
- Eston Fung Jake Fox / Jack
- Megan Peta Hill Wanda Wayland / Ten
- Finn Michael Hankshaw
- Eduard Witzke Sterling Brooks
Episode 7LockdownAired March 16, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski
- Written by Christina M. Walker
Guest stars
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Eduard Witzke Sterling Brooks
- Anthony Joseph Carver
- Romeo Reyes Carjacker
- Damion Poitier Keith / Goldface
- Drew G. Sicard Jogger
- Derrick DeVilliers Mugger
- Jag Bal Stan Mullen
Episode 8The Fire Next TimeAired March 23, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David McWhirter
- Written by Joshua V. Gilbert
Guest stars
- Max Adler Jaco Birch / The Hotness
- Lauren Jackson Donna Winters
- Malaika Jackson Dr. Rene Carpenter
- Nicholas Elia Harold Birch
- Tavia Cervi Rose Levin
- Jag Bal Stan Mullen
- Stephanie Izsak Officer Daisy Korber
- Kaitlyn Santa Juana Lydia Sanchez
Episode 9PhantomsAired March 30, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski
- Written by Jeff Hersh
Guest stars
- Carla Mah Barista
- Milton Barnes Quincy P. Runk
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
- Christian Magby Deon Owens
- Mika Abdalla Tinya Wazzo
Episode 10RecklessAired April 6, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Kellie Cyrus
- Written by Jess Carson
Guest stars
- Amanda Khan Jude Washington
- Susan Walters Dr. Carla Tannhauser
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
- Christian Magby Deon Owens
- Mika Abdalla Tinya Wazzo
- Meghan Gardiner Renee Wazzo
Episode 11ResurrectionAired April 13, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Greg Beeman
- Written by Emily Palizzi
Guest stars
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Deathstorm
- Andres Soto Marcus
- Elyse Maloway Female Camper
- Alex Stines Male Camper
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
- Mika Abdalla Tinya Wazzo
Episode 12Death RisesAired April 27, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Phil Chipera
- Written by Arielle McAlpin, Dan Fisk and Alex Boyd
Guest stars
- Rick Cosnett Eddie Thawne
- Dominique Robinson Officer Matlin
- Yvonne Angeles Officer #1
- Tyrone Grant Officer #2
- Patrick Keating Older Man
- Alexa Barajas Esperanza Garcia / Ultraviolet
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
- Carmen Moore Kristen Kramer
Episode 13Death FallsAired May 4, 2022
Team Flash is under attack, and each must fight to save not only themselves but each other.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Peppe
- Written by Joshua V. Gilbert and Sam Chalsen
Guest stars
- Rick Cosnett Eddie Thawne
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Robbie Amell Ronnie Raymond / Deathstorm
- Alexa Barajas Esperanza Garcia / Ultraviolet
- Milton Barnes Quincy P. Runk
- Michelle Harrison Nora Allen
- Victor Young News Anchor
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
Episode 14Funeral for a FriendAired May 11, 2022
Team Flash uses the distraction of a bank robbing Meta to detract from the grief of losing someone they love.
- 42m
- Directed by Vanessa Parise
- Written by Jeff Hersh, Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Susan Walters Dr. Carla Tannhauser
- Natalie Dreyfuss Sue Dearbon
- Debbie Podowski DA Strong
- Karin Dubois Manon
- Behtash Fazlali Jamal
- Tedesky Mejia Jimenez Joselito
- Sarah Surh Kamiko
Episode 15Into the Still ForceAired May 18, 2022
The Flash gets an assist from XS. Meanwhile, CCPD enlists Chester for help when a mysterious device is found at a crime scene.
- 43m
- Directed by Eric Wallace
- Written by Lauren Barnett and Christina M. Walker
Guest stars
- Jessica Parker Kennedy Nora West-Allen / XS
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Carmen Moore Kristen Kramer
- Morena Baccarin Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
- Rachel Drance Taylor Downs
- Mika Abdalla Tinya Wazzo
- Meghan Gardiner Renee Wazzo
- Christian Magby Deon Owens / Negative Deon Owens
Episode 16The Curious Case of Bartholomew AllenAired May 25, 2022
The Flash gets blasted with a shockwave forcing his body to age prematurely.
- 42m
- Directed by Caity Lotz
- Written by Thomas Pound and Jess Carson
Guest stars
- Jeff Meadows Dr. Pyotr Orloff
- Patrick Sabongui David Singh
- Morena Baccarin Gideon (voice) (uncredited)
- Douglas Armstrong CCPD Officer #1
- Coulton Jackson CCPD Officer #2
- Curtis Braconnier Jewel Thief
- Beau Daniels Elderly Orloff
- Derrick DeVilliers Shady Man at Jitters
Episode 17Keep It DarkAired June 8, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Danielle Panabaker
- Written by Kristen Kim and Emily Palizzi
Guest stars
- Natalie Sharp Millie Rawlins / Sunshine
- Lindy Booth Vanya
- Shayan Bayat Aariz Mousa
- Stephanie Izsak Officer Daisy Korber
- Kaitlyn Santa Juana Lydia Sanchez
- Emmie Nagata Dr. Kimiyo Hoshi / Dr. Light
- Bobo Le Andi
- Rachel Drance Taylor Downs
Episode 18The Man in the Yellow TieAired June 15, 2022
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.
- 42m
- Directed by Marcus Stokes
- Written by Sam Chalsen
Guest stars
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- David Ramsey John Diggle / Spartan
- Brandon Routh Ray Palmer
- Jessica Barrera Young Woman
- Chris Cound Mugger
- Daniel Letto Bank Teller
- Ryan Pugsley Bank Robber #1
- Dan Ginnane Bank Robber #2
Episode 19Negative (1)Aired June 22, 2022
The Flash and team are in for the fight of their lives, meanwhile, Iris discovers the cause of her time sickness.
- 42m
- Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd
- Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler
Guest stars
- Jessica Parker Kennedy Nora West-Allen / XS
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Matt Letscher Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
- Ashley Rickards Rosalind Dillon / Top
- Michelle Harrison Joan Williams
- Jordan Fisher Bart Allen / Impulse
- Tom Cavanagh Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
- Agam Darshi Mona Taylor / Queen
Episode 20Negative (2)Aired June 29, 2022
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Marcus Stokes
- Written by Eric Wallace
Guest stars
- Jessica Parker Kennedy Nora West-Allen / XS
- Jon Cor Mark Blaine / Chillblaine
- Neal McDonough Damien Darhk
- Ashley Rickards Rosalind Dillon / Top
- John Wesley Shipp Jay Garrick / The Flash
- Jordan Fisher Bart Allen / Impulse
- Agam Darshi Mona Taylor / Queen
- Mika Abdalla Tinya Wazzo