The Best Episodes Directed By Rachel Talalay

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Mask of the Red Death (2)

   S9:E53/8/2023

   As the Red Death wreaks havoc on Central City, Barry and Iris come up with a plan and turn to Cecile for help. Barry is faced with what he thinks was his greatest mistake and the Red Death's greatest success. Khione wants to help Team Flash, but Barry can't risk losing her. Joe gives Barry a much-needed pep talk.

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   8.0/10(38 votes)

   #2 - Hunted

   S2:E101/11/2007

   Sam meets a woman who shares his ability to have visions, and she warns him that she has seen the future... where he dies in an explosion.

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   7.6/10(37 votes)

   #3 - The Present

   S3:E912/6/2016

   With Alchemy and Savitar still looming threats, Barry is unable to focus on the Christmas holiday, and especially his relationship with Iris. Determined to stop Savitar, Barry goes to Earth-3 to get advice from Jay Garrick. Wally wants to help Barry fight Savitar and reveals that he’s been training with H.R, which doesn’t go over well with Barry. As Cisco faces his first Christmas without his brother Dante, old wounds are reopened.

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   7.4/10(29 votes)

   #4 - Welcome to Earth

   S2:E310/24/2016

   An attack is made on the President as hot-button, alien vs. human rights issues heat up in National City. Supergirl and the DEO are assigned to protect the President and bring in the responsible party. Alex teams up with Detective Maggie Sawyer to investigate the case while Kara searches for a recently escaped Mon-El, who she fears may be the alien behind the assault.

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   7.3/10(42 votes)

   #5 - Fast Lane

   S2:E122/2/2016

   Barry teams up with Wells to figure out a way to close the breaches, but they are distracted by a meta-human nicknamed Tar Pit who can transform into liquid asphalt. Iris is concerned for Wally’s safety after she finds out about his drag racing hobby. When he refuses to stop she makes a bold move that puts her in danger.

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   7.3/10(13 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine

   S2:E121/31/2018

   As preparations for her confirmation ceremony get underway, Veronica becomes concerned that Archie, who’s agreed to be Hiram’s "intern," may be learning too much about her family’s secret business dealings. Jughead and FP lead the charge after an incident at Pickens Park leads to increased tensions among the Serpents. Meanwhile, Chic helps Betty deal with her inner darkness, while Archie finds himself in over his head after a high-stakes poker game with Hiram’s shady inner-circle goes awry.

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   7.1/10(16 votes)

   #7 - Cause and XS

   S5:E142/12/2019

   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.

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   7.0/10(186 votes)

   #8 - The Six Thatchers

   S4:E11/1/2017

   Why is someone destroying images of Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work?

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   6.9/10(13 votes)

   #9 - Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter

   S3:E611/28/2018

   After confronting the parents, who were part of “The Midnight Club” twenty-five years ago, Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is. Meanwhile, Veronica’s attempt to prove Archie’s innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin for help making things right.

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10. 

    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night

    S3:E225/15/2019

    After receiving mysterious invitations, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all. Meanwhile, chaos ensues at The Farm after Edgar makes a chilling announcement.

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    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Fury Rogue

    S4:E194/24/2018

    When Barry needs help transporting a dangerous meta, he calls on a new friend for help - Leo Snart AKA Citizen Cold. Meanwhile, Cisco becomes suspicious of Harry.

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12. 

    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key

    S5:E83/17/2021

    A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together.

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13. 

    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Suspicious Minds

    S4:E101/20/2019

    Colonel Haley is upset after Supergirl responds to a distress call from a Navy ship that turned out to be a deadly alien attack. Colonel Haley reclaims the site as DEO territory and demands that Supergirl step aside. After Supergirl refuses to be told what to do, Haley refocuses her energy on finding out Supergirl's true identity and begins to interrogate all DEO agents, including Alex. Meanwhile, Brainiac-5 tries to persuade Nia to embrace her superpowers but she misinterprets his motives.

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    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Masquerade

    S7:E136/15/2021

    Cecile is forced to confront her past in order to break free from a psychic prison. Meanwhile, Chester takes over for Cisco but makes a mistake that puts Barry in serious danger. Joe investigates Kristen Kramer's old military ties and discovers an unsettling truth.

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