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The Flash S1E20 — The Trap
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The Flash•Season 1•Episode 20

The Trap

9.3/10 · 8,659 votesApr 28, 201541 min

Ranked #3 of 23 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed bySteve Shill
Written byAlison Schapker, Brooke Roberts
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Cast7

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin

Barry Allen / The Flash

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow

Rick Cosnett

Rick Cosnett

Eddie Thawne

Carlos Valdes

Carlos Valdes

Cisco Ramon

Tom Cavanagh

Tom Cavanagh

Harrison Wells

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Joe West

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West

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Todd Helbing

Todd Helbing

Co-Executive Producer

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Alison Schapker

Writer

Steve Shill

Steve Shill

Director

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Brooke Roberts

Writer

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Jay Oliva

Jay Oliva

Storyboard

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Jon Kralt

Stunt Coordinator

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Jeffrey C. Mygatt

Director of Photography

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Nathan Draper

Editor

G

Geoff Garrett

Co-Producer

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Aaron Helbing

Co-Executive Producer

Grainne Godfree

Grainne Godfree

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Trap" is episode 20 of The Flash season 1. It scored 9.3/10 from 8,659 votes, ranking #3 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Steve Shill and written by Alison Schapker, Brooke Roberts, it aired on April 28, 2015.

Next: E21 · Grodd LivesBest of Season 1