The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 6
Every episode of The Flash Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Flash Season 6!
After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.
Season 6 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Flash" season 6 is "Into The Void", rated 7.4/10 from 2680 user votes. It was directed by Gregory Smith and written by Eric Wallace, Kelly Wheeler. "Into The Void" aired on 10/8/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Flash of the Lightning".
7.4/10 2,680 votes#1 - Into The Void
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2019
While Barry and Iris deal with the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Nora, the team faces their greatest threat yet — one that threatens to destroy all of Central City. Meanwhile, Killer Frost has a brush with death that results in an unexpected new dynamic that will change her relationship with Caitlin forever.
Director: Gregory Smith
Writer: Eric Wallace, Kelly Wheeler
7.7/10 2,369 votes#2 - A Flash of the Lightning
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2019
Faced with the news of his impending death, Barry's resiliency suffers as he struggles to fight fate. Meanwhile, Cecile's career as a D.A. conflicts with her identity when she crosses paths with a villainous meta-human.
Director: Chris Peppe
Writer: Jeff Hersh, Sam Chalsen
7.3/10 2,190 votes#3 - Dead Man Running
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2019
Knowing that Crisis is only weeks away, Barry prepares a member of Team Flash for life without him while hunting a terrifying meta-human with an unquenchable thirst. Meanwhile, Ralph uncovers a family secret.
Director: Sarah Boyd
Writer: Thomas Pound, Lauren Barnett
7.5/10 2,173 votes#4 - There Will Be Blood
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2019
Barry's efforts to prepare Cisco for Crisis are derailed when Cisco schemes to save Barry's life instead. Meanwhile, Ramsey Rosso uses his deadly new abilities to save his own life, while sacrificing his humanity in the process.
Director: Marcus Stokes
Writer: Lauren Certo, Sterling Gates
7.3/10 2,139 votes#5 - Kiss Kiss Breach Breach
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2019
Cisco's faith in his ability to fill Barry's shoes as Team Leader is upended when he learns of a shocking murder. Meanwhile, Killer Frost trusts no one except herself to hunt down the dangerous Ramsey Rosso.
Director: Menhaj Huda
Writer: Joshua V. Gilbert, Kelly Wheeler
7.3/10 2,186 votes#6 - License to Elongate
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2019
Barry turns his attention to prepping Elongated Man for life after Crisis and without The Flash, but Ralph ultimately teaches Barry a lesson. Meanwhile, Cecile faces her own moment of self-discovery while helping a recuperated Chester P. Runk reclaim his identity.
Director: Danielle Panabaker
Writer: Jeff Hersh, Thomas Pound
8.4/10 2,654 votes#7 - The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (1)
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019
As Barry Allen stands on the threshold of his impending death in Crisis, his convictions are tested when the monstrous Dr. Ramsey Rosso infects The Flash with a mysterious, hallucinogenic contagion. Meanwhile, reporter Iris West-Allen uncovers a vast conspiracy.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza
7.8/10 2,237 votes#8 - The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (2)
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2019
With The Flash freshly infected by the monstrous Bloodwork, Iris and Cisco battle to help Barry take control of himself before he’s lost forever to Ramsey’s influence. Meanwhile, the rest of Team Flash fight to reclaim control of Central City from Bloodwork’s growing army.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Joshua V. Gilbert, Kristen Kim
8.8/10 3,575 votes#9 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three (III)
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2019
Pariah enlists Black Lightning to help stop the Anti-Monitor after Flash-90 shares what he learned from his battle in ‘Elseworlds.’ With the help of Black Lightning, Barry, Cisco and Killer Frost come up with a plan that could save them all. Meanwhile, Iris has a heart-to-heart with Ryan Choi, while Oliver and Diggle return to an old familiar stomping ground. The crossover starts on Supergirl S05E09 and Batwoman S01E09. It continues on Arrow S08E08 and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.
Director: David McWhirter
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 1,952 votes#10 - Marathon
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/2020
After "The Citizen" prints an explosive story, Iris' life is threatened; refusing to hide from her attackers, Iris sets out to expose a dangerous organization; Barry must face the consequences of the Crisis and fulfill Oliver Queen's wish for him.
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski
Writer: Sam Chalsen, Lauren Barnett
4.9/10 2,449 votes#11 - Love Is a Battlefield
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 2/11/2020
Barry and Iris plan a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day but their evening is interrupted by an old foe - Amunet; Frost gets into the holiday spirit and attempts to help Allegra reconnect with an old love.
Director: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Jeff Hersh, Kelly Wheeler
7.0/10 1,867 votes#12 - A Girl Named Sue
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 2/18/2020
After months of searching for Sue Dearbon, Ralph gets a lead on her whereabouts and finally comes face to face with his missing client. However, Sue refuses to return home to her family, and instead, takes Ralph on a daring adventure. Iris faces a new challenge while Barry considers a potentially dangerous request from a trusted source.
Director: Chris Peppe
Writer: Lauren Certo, Thomas Pound
7.5/10 1,867 votes#13 - Grodd Friended Me
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2020
Feeling overwhelmed with all the changes since Crisis, Barry conducts an experiment that goes awry and puts him directly in Gorilla Grodd’s path. Expecting the worst, Barry is surprised when Grodd asks for his help. Unfortunately for both The Flash and Grodd, things get worse when another villain appears – Solovar. Meanwhile, Iris works with Eva to escape the Mirrorverse.
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski
Writer: Joshua V. Gilbert, Kristen Kim
7.8/10 1,898 votes#14 - Death of the Speed Force
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2020
Kid Flash returns to Central City with a Zen attitude and new tricks up his sleeve. While thrilled to see his family again, Wally confides to Barry that he returned because he thinks there is something wrong with the speed force. Meanwhile, Cisco returns from his fact-finding mission across Earth-Prime.
Director: Brent Crowell
Writer: Sam Chalsen, Emily Palizzi
7.6/10 1,767 votes#15 - The Exorcism of Nash Wells
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2020
The Flash takes on a dangerous new meta named Sunshine. Cisco sets out to help Nash.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Sterling Gates, Lauren Barnett
6.6/10 1,799 votes#16 - So Long and Goodnight
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/2020
After Black Hole hires Rag Doll to kill Joe, Singh suggests he go into Witness Protection but Joe refuses to stop investigating Carver. While investigating Carver with Cisco, Ralph runs into Sue. Iris becomes suspicious of Eva.
Director: Alexandra La Roche
Writer: Thomas Pound, Kristen Kim
7.5/10 1,813 votes#17 - Liberation
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/2020
After recent events, Barry takes a closer look at his life with Iris. Eva makes a bold move.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Writer: Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza
7.1/10 1,726 votes#18 - Pay the Piper
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/2020
When Godspeed returns, Barry turns to Hartley Rathaway for help. However, things get tense quickly after Barry realizes one of the changes from Crisis is that The Flash and Pied Piper are now enemies. Meanwhile, Iris tries to escape the Mirrorverse.
Director: Amanda Tapping
Writer: Jess Carson
6.6/10 1,906 votes#19 - Success Is Assured
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2020
Barry considers a risky plan to save Iris from the Mirrorverse. Ralph attempts to stop Sue from making a grave mistake that could destroy her life.
Director: Phil Chipera
Writer: Kelly Wheeler, Lauren Barnett