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The Best Episodes of The Flash

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Every episode of The Flash ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Flash!

The Best Episodes of The Flash

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super...

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  1. Background image for It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

    S9:E9

    Team Flash throws a surprise birthday party for Barry, but things go terribly awry when Ramsey Rosso crashes the festivities.

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  2. Background image for A New World (1)
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #2 - A New World (1)

    S9:E10

    As Iris receives word of a career milestone, Barry is suddenly nowhere to be found. In trying to get back home, Barry runs across many familiar faces. Khione continues to figure out her powers, and Chester works on a suit for Allegra.

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  3. Background image for Fast Enough
    8.5/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Fast Enough

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Out of Time
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #4 - Out of Time

    S1:E15

    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.

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  5. Background image for What's Past Is Prologue
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #5 - What's Past Is Prologue

    S5:E8

    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.

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  6. Background image for Elseworlds (I)
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Elseworlds (I)

    S5:E9

    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).

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  8. Background image for A New World (2)
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #7 - A New World (2)

    S9:E11

    Iris is alarmed by Barry's disappearance and Cecile assures her everything will be ok, but does she know that for certain? Team Flash is affected by a mysterious substance and Khione develops a better understanding of what she can and cannot control.

    Director:Kayla Compton
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Trap
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #8 - The Trap

    S1:E20

    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.

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  10. Background image for Infantino Street
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Infantino Street

    S3:E22

    With only 24 hours left until Savitar murders Iris, Barry struggles to save the woman he loves and makes the choice to use any means necessary to do so. Realizing he has one option left to save her, The Flash turns to Captain Cold for help.

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  11. Background image for Enter Flashtime
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Enter Flashtime

    S4:E15

    When a nuclear bomb detonates in downtown Central City, Barry, Jesse Quick and Jay Garrick slow down time by entering Flashtime. As everyone in the city is frozen, the three speedsters push themselves to the breaking point to save the city and everyone in it.

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  12. Background image for Flash vs. Arrow (I)
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #11 - Flash vs. Arrow (I)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Man in the Yellow Suit
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #12 - The Man in the Yellow Suit

    S1:E9

    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.

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  14. Background image for Rogue Air
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Rogue Air

    S1:E22

    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.

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  15. Background image for Legends of Today (I)
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #14 - Legends of Today (I)

    S2:E8

    Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out. The crossover continues on Arrow S04E08 Legends of Yesterday (II).

    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Godspeed
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Godspeed

    S5:E18

    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.

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  17. Background image for The Speed of Thought
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #16 - The Speed of Thought

    S7:E2

    When Barry suddenly gains the power of speed thinking, he attempts to use his new gift to save Iris. While Barry is thrilled with his new power, Cisco is hesitant to trust it. Meanwhile, Eva must face a shattering truth.

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  18. Background image for Wednesday Ever After
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Wednesday Ever After

    S9:E1

    Barry creates a map book to guide him and Iris throughout their future in order to keep her safe, but the results are not what he expected, and instead, they relive the same day over and over again. Joe has a heart-to-heart with Cecile. A new big bad is introduced to Team Flash and friends and foes, old and new, begin to descend upon Central City.

    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Tricksters
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #18 - Tricksters

    S1:E17

    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.

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  20. Background image for Who Is Harrison Wells?
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Who Is Harrison Wells?

    S1:E19

    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.

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  21. Background image for Enter Zoom
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #20 - Enter Zoom

    S2:E6

    After recent events, Barry decides it’s time to confront Zoom and comes up with a dangerous plan. Caitlin sides with Jay and deems it too dangerous for Barry to engage with the speed demon. However, Iris shows her support and brings forth a surprising ally. We see what Earth-2 Harrison Wells’ life was like before coming through the breech.

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  22. Background image for Welcome to Earth-2
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #21 - Welcome to Earth-2

    S2:E13

    Barry, Wells and Cisco journey to Earth-2 to rescue Wells’ daughter, Jesse from Zoom. Barry is stunned when he runs into Earth-2 Iris and Joe, but nothing prepares him for meeting Killer Frost and Deathstorm. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Jay has to take over the Flash’s responsibilities when a meta-human nicknamed Geomancer attacks Central City.

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  23. Background image for Hear No Evil
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Hear No Evil

    S9:E2

    Barry feels guilty for what happened to Caitlin, and Mark comes up with a plan that makes everyone skeptical. Meanwhile, Red Death looms in Central City and commands that failure is not an option. Joe asks Cecile to make a choice that leads Cecile to think about the greater good. Allegra and Chester take a step in a new direction. Lastly, old friends pay an unexpected visit to S.T.A.R. Labs.

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  24. Background image for Mask of the Red Death (2)
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Mask of the Red Death (2)

    S9:E5

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Partners in Time
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Partners in Time

    S9:E8

    A seemingly simple mold inspection at S.T.A.R. Labs leads to unexpected time anomalies. Barry and Iris try to make sense of the confusion - and figure out how to get back to their reality. Chester admits a secret to Allegra, which makes things awkward between the two, and Allegra relies on Cecile to act as a buffer. Meanwhile, Khione meets with an old friend of Team Flash.

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  26. Background image for The Wrath of Savitar
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #25 - The Wrath of Savitar

    S3:E15

    While training with Barry, Wally starts to have visions of Savitar, which he hides from the team. A dangerous secret threatens Barry and Iris’ happiness.

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To" is the best rated episode of "The Flash". It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Danielle Panabaker and written by Sam Chalsen, Emily Palizzi, it aired on 4/26/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New World (1)".