The Flash: Season 1

2014 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.6

What Season 1 of The Flash

Barry Allen is a crime scene investigator in Central City, a city increasingly threatened by dangerous criminals. An explosion at the particle accelerator at S.T.A.R. Labs causes a bolt of lightning to strike him and chemicals to drench him. When he wakes up, he has superhuman speed and decides to use it as the Flash to fight crime. Alongside Caitlin, Cisco and others with similar abilities, he faces villains such as The Mist and Captain Cold while hunting for the killer of his mother.

23episodes

Oct 6, 2014aired

May 19, 2015latest episode

15.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Oct 7, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.0
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.
Directing: David Nutter · Writing: Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg · Starring: Marc Gaudet, Jennifer Kitchen, Matthew Robert Kelly, Troy Rudolph
1x02 Fastest Man Alive
Oct 14, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 6.9
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."
Directing: David Nutter · Writing: Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg · Starring: Ronald Patrick Thompson, Seth Whittaker, Suzanne Ristic, William Sadler
1x03 Things You Can't Outrun
Oct 21, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Directed by Jesse Warn · Written by Alison Schapker, Grainne Godfree · Starring Christoff Lundgren, Jana Mitsoula, Natalie Goyarzu, Chris Eastman
1x04 Going Rogue
Oct 28, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.3
The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond.
Directing: Glen Winter · Writing: Kai Yu Wu, Geoff Johns · Starring: Reese Alexander, Emily Bett Rickards, Jesse Reid, Bruce Harwood
1x05 Plastique
Nov 11, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directed by Dermott Downs · Written by Todd Helbing, Brooke Roberts, Aaron Helbing · Starring Jan Bos, Kelly Frye, Clancy Brown, Mike Mitchell
1x06 The Flash is Born
Nov 18, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.4
The Flash faces a new meta-human named Tony, who can turn himself into girded steel at will.
Directing: Millicent Shelton · Writing: Jaime Paglia, Chris Rafferty · Starring: Austin Dunn, Daniel Mallinson, Amina Elkatib, Greg Finley
1x07 Power Outage
Nov 25, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.5
The Flash goes up against Farooq aka Blackout, a metahuman who can harness electricity.
Directing: Larry Shaw · Writing: Alison Schapker, Grainne Godfree · Starring: Robert Knepper, Casey Dubois, Alex Barima, Michael Reventar
1x08 Flash vs. Arrow (I)
Dec 2, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Glen Winter · Writing: Ben Sokolowski, Brooke Roberts · Starring: Emily Bett Rickards, Sharon Bell, Paul Anthony, Michelle Choi-Lee
1x09 The Man in the Yellow Suit Mid-Season Finale
Dec 9, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Ralph Hemecker · Writing: Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing · Starring: Amanda Pays, Steve Baran, David Milchard, James Michalopolous
1x10 Revenge of the Rogues
Jan 20, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Kai Yu Wu, Geoff Johns · Starring: Jana Mitsoula, Daniel Mallinson, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell
1x11 The Sound and the Fury
Jan 27, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: John F. Showalter · Writing: Alison Schapker, Brooke Roberts · Starring: Roger Howarth, Tom Butler, Sarwan Badesha, Quynh Mi
1x12 Crazy for You
Feb 3, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Director: Rob Hardy · Writers: Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing · Cast: Micah Joe Parker, Scott McNeil, Jerry Trimble, J. Douglas Stewart
1x13 The Nuclear Man
Feb 10, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Director: Glen Winter · Writers: Katherine Walczak, Andrew Kreisberg · Cast: Clancy Brown, Isabella Hofmann, Bill Dow, Chase Masterson
1x14 Fallout
Feb 17, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directed by Stephen Surjik · Written by Ben Sokolowski, Keto Shimizu · Starring Clancy Brown, Roger Howarth, Isabella Hofmann, Herbert Duncanson
1x15 Out of Time
Mar 17, 2015 · 40 min · ★ 8.3
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.
Directed by Thor Freudenthal · Written by Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing · Starring Roger Howarth, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Fred Henderson, Jeremy Schuetze
1x16 Rogue Time
Mar 24, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: John Behring · Writing: Brooke Roberts, Kai Yu Wu · Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Roger Howarth, Nicholas Gonzalez
1x17 Tricksters
Mar 31, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directed by Ralph Hemecker · Written by Andrew Kreisberg · Starring Mark Hamill, Bre Blair, Devon Graye, Chris Cound
1x18 All Star Team Up
Apr 14, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Director: Kevin Tancharoen · Writers: Grainne Godfree, Kai Yu Wu · Cast: Emily Bett Rickards, Amanda Pays, Marlo Franson, Theresa Wong
1x19 Who Is Harrison Wells?
Apr 21, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directing: Wendey Stanzler · Writing: Ray Utarnachitt, Cortney Norris · Starring: Danielle Nicolet, Katie Cassidy, Atlin Mitchell, Martin Novotny
1x20 The Trap
Apr 28, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Steve Shill · Writing: Alison Schapker, Brooke Roberts · Starring: Martin Novotny, Jeremy Schuetze, Jessie Fraser, Roger Haskett
1x21 Grodd Lives
May 5, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by Dermott Downs · Written by Grainne Godfree, Kai Yu Wu · Starring Clancy Brown, Jane Hancock, Jason McKinnon, David Sobolov
1x22 Rogue Air
May 12, 2015 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski · Written by Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing · Starring Danielle Nicolet, Anthony Carrigan, Wentworth Miller, Peyton List
1x23 Fast Enough Season Finale
May 19, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directed by Dermott Downs · Written by Gabrielle Stanton, Andrew Kreisberg · Starring Wentworth Miller, Logan Williams, Robbie Amell, John Wesley Shipp