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The Best Episodes of Flash Gordon

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

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Flash Gordon is an American science fiction television series that debuted on Sci Fi in the United States on August 10, 2007 and continued airing new episodes through February 8, 2008. It has also appeared

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 19 - Cold Day In Hell
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    #1 - Cold Day In Hell

    S1:E19

    Flash heads to Frigia, a cold area of Mongo, to free the region's queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 16 - Thicker Than Water
    7.3/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Thicker Than Water

    S1:E16

    Flash and Aura are kidnapped by a Deviate after he returns to Mongo with Baylin and Zarkov in search of the rift blaster that Joe lost before Rankol does.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 21 - Revolution (2)
    7.3/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Revolution (2)

    S1:E21

    The attack against Ming has begun, though Azura offers Ming assistance in repelling Terek's forces. Dr. Gordon is freed from a mind prison, leading to a brief reunion between father and son.

    Director:Paul Shapiro
    Writer:Peter Hume

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  4. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 20 - Revolution (1)
    7.2/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Revolution (1)

    S1:E20

    Ming orders Rankol's execution after he learns that Rankol is a Celetroph. Terek builds a force to rebel against Ming, while Flash is shocked by a discovery he makes in the mainframe room of the Citadel. Dale and Norah, who are being chased by "men in black," escape to Mongo.

    Director:Paul Shapiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 18 - Blame
    7.1/10(55 votes)

    #5 - Blame

    S1:E18

    Flash and Aura search for an antidote for a canton whose water supply is contaminated.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 13 - Sorrow
    7.0/10(63 votes)

    #6 - Sorrow

    S1:E13

    Flash and Dale accompany Baylin back to Mongo for Honor Day, a day of remembrance for the lives lost during an environmental catastrophe known as "The Sorrow."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 17 - Ebb and Flow
    7.0/10(55 votes)

    #7 - Ebb and Flow

    S1:E17

    Flash and the gang visit Mongo after Rankol steals a body of water from Earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 14 - Stand and Deliver
    6.9/10(55 votes)

    #8 - Stand and Deliver

    S1:E14

    Flash must help Baylin rescue the Verden who have been sold into slavery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 9 - Til Death
    6.8/10(60 votes)

    #9 - Til Death

    S1:E9

    Flash falls for Ming's daughter, Aura, after she drugs him with a love potion as part of a scheme to derail her upcoming nuptials with Barin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 15 - Possession
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #10 - Possession

    S1:E15

    Joe steals a rift blaster which he uses to visit Mongo. Joe intends to secure photographic evidence of the planet's existence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 12 - Secrets and Lies
    6.3/10(58 votes)

    #11 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E12

    Flash and Zarkov become deeply involved in a complicated clash between two clans of Mongo. Meanwhile, Joe begins to talk about his "adventures," jeopardising his career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Hume

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  12. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 2 - Pride
    6.0/10(206 votes)

    #12 - Pride

    S1:E2

    Baylin is Ming's best bounty hunter, but she is stranded on Earth; Tyrus is sent by Ming to fetch her.

    Director:Paul Shapiro
    Writers:Steven Martini, Derick Martini

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  13. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 7 - Alliances
    5.7/10(87 votes)

    #13 - Alliances

    S1:E7

    Flash, Baylin and Zarkov visit the Verden on Mongo, where Flash learns more about his father from their leader, Barin; Ming has plans for Barin and Aura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 8 - Revelations
    5.5/10(89 votes)

    #14 - Revelations

    S1:E8

    Zarkov becomes stranded on Mongo and is arrested in Nascent City. While imprisoned he meets Kreb, somebody who has information about Flash's father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.1/10(160 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Flash finds out that his scientist father is still alive, the only problem is that his father disappeared through a trans-dimensional rift.

    Director:Rick Rosenthal
    Writer:Peter Hume

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  16. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 3 - Infestation
    5.0/10(89 votes)

    #16 - Infestation

    S1:E3

    Flash and Baylin travel to Mongo to acquire an antidote after Nick is bitten by an alien parasite.

    Directors:Neill Fearnley, Paul Shapiro
    Writer:Melody Fox

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  17. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 6 - Life Source
    5.0/10(86 votes)

    #17 - Life Source

    S1:E6

    Ming sends a hunter to Earth on a mission. Meanwhile, Flash, Baylin and Zarkov find a dead soldier.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 10 - Conspiracy Theory
    4.9/10(79 votes)

    #18 - Conspiracy Theory

    S1:E10

    Zarkov is abducted by Rankol's bodyguard, Genessa, in a bid to enlist the scientist's help in controlling the rifts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sheryl J. Anderson

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  19. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 4 - Assassin
    4.8/10(86 votes)

    #19 - Assassin

    S1:E4

    Flash is shocked after witnessing a familiar face, his father, exit a rift.

    Directors:T.J. Scott, Neill Fearnley
    Writer:James Thorpe

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  20. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 5 - Ascension
    4.8/10(90 votes)

    #20 - Ascension

    S1:E5

    Flash, Dale and Baylin travel to Mongo and learn about the Dactyl ascension ceremony. Meanwhile, Rankol is pressured into opening a rift.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Scott Murphy

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  21. Flash Gordon Season 1 Episode 11 - Random Access
    4.7/10(80 votes)

    #21 - Random Access

    S1:E11

    Joe learns Flash and Dale's secret after he and Flash fall through a rift while fighting. Elsewhere, Baylin and Dale help bring a child into the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cold Day In Hell" is the best rated episode of "Flash Gordon". It scored 7.4/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Thicker Than Water".