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The Flash S5E4 — News Flash

7.3

The Flash•Season 5•Episode 4

News Flash

7.3/10 · 3,047 votesOct 30, 201841 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

Barry and Iris face the ultimate parenting test when Team Flash battles Spin, a savvy millennial armed with meta tech, and a dangerous agenda for their daughter, Nora. Ralph is feeling defeated until an unlikely source issues a challenge to help boost his confidence.

Directed byBrent Crowell

Written byLauren Certo, Kelly Wheeler

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Cast9

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin

Barry Allen / The Flash

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West-Allen

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow / Killer Frost

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Cecile Horton

Carlos Valdes

Carlos Valdes

Cisco Ramon / Vibe

Hartley Sawyer

Hartley Sawyer

Ralph Dibny / Elongated Man

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Joe West

Jessica Parker Kennedy

Jessica Parker Kennedy

Nora West-Allen / XS

Tom Cavanagh

Tom Cavanagh

Harrison 'Sherloque' Wells

Crew4

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Lauren Certo

Writer

Brent Crowell

Brent Crowell

Director

K

Kelly Wheeler

Writer

A

Alwyn Kumst

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"News Flash" is episode 4 of The Flash season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 3,047 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Brent Crowell and written by Lauren Certo, Kelly Wheeler, it aired on October 30, 2018.

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