The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 1

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.

Director: David Nutter

Writer: N/A

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."

Director: David Nutter

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Jesse Warn

Writer: Alison Schapker, Grainne Godfree

The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond.

Director: Glen Winter

Writer: Kai Yu Wu, Geoff Johns

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.

Director: Dermott Downs

Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing, Brooke Roberts

The Flash faces a new meta-human named Tony, who can turn himself into girded steel at will.

Director: Millicent Shelton

Writer: Jaime Paglia, Chris Rafferty

The Flash goes up against Farooq aka Blackout, a metahuman who can harness electricity.

Director: Larry Shaw

Writer: Alison Schapker, Grainne Godfree

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: N/A

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.

Director: Ralph Hemecker

Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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.

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Kai Yu Wu, Geoff Johns

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.

Director: John F. Showalter

Writer: Alison Schapker, Brooke Roberts

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

Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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

Writer: Katherine Walczak, Andrew Kreisberg

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.

Director: Stephen Surjik

Writer: Keto Shimizu, Ben Sokolowski

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.

Director: Thor Freudenthal

Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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.

Director: John Behring

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Ralph Hemecker

Writer: Andrew Kreisberg

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

Writer: Kai Yu Wu, Grainne Godfree

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.

Director: Wendey Stanzler

Writer: Ray Utarnachitt, Cortney Norris

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.

Director: Steve Shill

Writer: Alison Schapker, Brooke Roberts

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.

Director: Dermott Downs

Writer: Kai Yu Wu, Grainne Godfree

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.

Director: Douglas Aarniokoski

Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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: N/A