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The Flash S1E6 — The Flash is Born
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The Flash•Season 1•Episode 6

The Flash is Born

8.2/10 · 6,971 votesNov 18, 201441 min

Ranked #15 of 23 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byMillicent Shelton
Written byJaime Paglia, Chris Rafferty
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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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J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Todd Helbing

Todd Helbing

Co-Executive Producer

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Jaime Paglia

Writer

Millicent Shelton

Millicent Shelton

Director

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Chris Rafferty

Writer

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Armen V. Kevorkian

Visual Effects Supervisor

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Armen V. Kevorkian

Assistant Director

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Harry Jierjian

Editor

J

Jon Kralt

Stunt Coordinator

A

Alison Schapker

Consulting Producer

Grainne Godfree

Grainne Godfree

Story Editor

A

Aaron Helbing

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Flash is Born" is episode 6 of The Flash season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 6,971 votes, ranking #15 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Millicent Shelton and written by Jaime Paglia, Chris Rafferty, it aired on November 18, 2014.

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