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The Flash S2E17 — Flash Back
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The Flash•Season 2•Episode 17

Flash Back

8.9/10 · 6,024 votesMar 29, 201641 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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After the shocking revelation that Zoom is Jay Garrick, Barry is more determined than ever to get back to Earth-2 to stop Zoom forever. Desperate to find a way to increase his speed, Barry decides to travel back in time and masquerade as his earlier

Directed byAlice Troughton
Written byTodd Helbing, Aaron Helbing
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Cast6

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin

Barry Allen / The Flash

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow

Carlos Valdes

Carlos Valdes

Cisco Ramon / Vibe

Tom Cavanagh

Tom Cavanagh

Harrison 'Harry' Wells

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Joe West

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West

Crew7

Todd Helbing

Todd Helbing

Writer

A

Aaron Helbing

Writer

C

C. Kim Miles

Director of Photography

Alice Troughton

Alice Troughton

Director

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Jon Kralt

Stunt Coordinator

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Chris Conlee

Editor

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Scott Sebert

Associate Producer

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Episode Summary

"Flash Back" is episode 17 of The Flash season 2. It scored 8.9/10 from 6,024 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Alice Troughton and written by Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing, it aired on March 29, 2016.

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