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The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 8

Every episode of The Flash Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Flash Season 8!

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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 speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Flash Season 8 Episode 1 - Armageddon (1)
    7.1/10(2037 votes)

    #1 - Armageddon (1)

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Eric Wallace

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  2. The Flash Season 8 Episode 2 - Armageddon (2)
    7.6/10(1917 votes)

    #2 - Armageddon (2)

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writers:Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza

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  3. The Flash Season 8 Episode 3 - Armageddon (3)
    7.5/10(1763 votes)

    #3 - Armageddon (3)

    S8:E3

    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.

    Director:Chris Peppe
    Writer:Sam Chalsen

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  4. The Flash Season 8 Episode 4 - Armageddon (4)
    7.8/10(1879 votes)

    #4 - Armageddon (4)

    S8:E4

    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.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Lauren Barnett

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  5. The Flash Season 8 Episode 5 - Armageddon (5)
    7.0/10(1676 votes)

    #5 - Armageddon (5)

    S8:E5

    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.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writer:Kristen Kim

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  6. The Flash Season 8 Episode 6 - Impulsive Excessive Disorder
    6.3/10(1596 votes)

    #6 - Impulsive Excessive Disorder

    S8:E6

    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.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Thomas Pound

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  7. The Flash Season 8 Episode 7 - Lockdown
    6.6/10(1382 votes)

    #7 - Lockdown

    S8:E7

    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.

    Director:Stefan Pleszczynski
    Writer:Christina M. Walker

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  8. The Flash Season 8 Episode 8 - The Fire Next Time
    6.6/10(1404 votes)

    #8 - The Fire Next Time

    S8:E8

    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.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Joshua V. Gilbert

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  9. The Flash Season 8 Episode 9 - Phantoms
    6.3/10(1293 votes)

    #9 - Phantoms

    S8:E9

    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.

    Director:Stefan Pleszczynski
    Writer:Jeff Hersh

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  10. The Flash Season 8 Episode 10 - Reckless
    6.3/10(1271 votes)

    #10 - Reckless

    S8:E10

    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.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writer:Jess Carson

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  11. The Flash Season 8 Episode 11 - Resurrection
    7.0/10(1373 votes)

    #11 - Resurrection

    S8:E11

    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.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Emily Palizzi

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  12. The Flash Season 8 Episode 12 - Death Rises
    6.8/10(1322 votes)

    #12 - Death Rises

    S8:E12

    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.

    Director:Phil Chipera
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Flash Season 8 Episode 13 - Death Falls
    7.1/10(1306 votes)

    #13 - Death Falls

    S8:E13

    Team Flash is under attack, and each must fight to save not only themselves but each other.

    Director:Chris Peppe
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Flash Season 8 Episode 14 - Funeral for a Friend
    6.1/10(1284 votes)

    #14 - Funeral for a Friend

    S8:E14

    Team Flash uses the distraction of a bank robbing Meta to detract from the grief of losing someone they love.

    Director:Vanessa Parise
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Flash Season 8 Episode 15 - Into the Still Force
    6.3/10(1214 votes)

    #15 - Into the Still Force

    S8:E15

    The Flash gets an assist from XS. Meanwhile, CCPD enlists Chester for help when a mysterious device is found at a crime scene.

    Director:Eric Wallace
    Writers:Lauren Barnett, Christina M. Walker

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  16. The Flash Season 8 Episode 16 - The Curious Case of Bartholomew Allen
    6.8/10(1277 votes)

    #16 - The Curious Case of Bartholomew Allen

    S8:E16

    The Flash gets blasted with a shockwave forcing his body to age prematurely.

    Director:Caity Lotz
    Writers:Thomas Pound, Jess Carson

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  17. The Flash Season 8 Episode 17 - Keep It Dark
    6.1/10(1256 votes)

    #17 - Keep It Dark

    S8:E17

    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.

    Director:Danielle Panabaker
    Writers:Kristen Kim, Emily Palizzi

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  18. The Flash Season 8 Episode 18 - The Man in the Yellow Tie
    7.5/10(1362 votes)

    #18 - The Man in the Yellow Tie

    S8:E18

    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.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writer:Sam Chalsen

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  19. The Flash Season 8 Episode 19 - Negative (1)
    7.5/10(1332 votes)

    #19 - Negative (1)

    S8:E19

    The Flash and team are in for the fight of their lives, meanwhile, Iris discovers the cause of her time sickness.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza

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  20. The Flash Season 8 Episode 20 - Negative (2)
    6.6/10(1341 votes)

    #20 - Negative (2)

    S8:E20

    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.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writer:Eric Wallace

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Armageddon (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Flash" season 8. It scored 7.1/10 based on 2037 votes. Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Eric Wallace, it aired on 11/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Armageddon (2)".