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The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 8

Every episode of The Flash Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Flash Season 8!

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...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:The CW

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Armageddon (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Flash" season 8. It scored 7.2/10 based on 1915 votes. Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Eric Wallace, it aired on 11/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Armageddon (2)".

  • Armageddon (1)
    7.2/101,915 votes

    #1 - Armageddon (1)

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2021

    When a powerful alien threat arrives on Earth under mysterious circumstances, Barry, Iris and the rest of Team Flash are pushed to their limits in a desperate battle to save the world. But with time running out and the fate of humanity at stake, Flash and his companions will also need to enlist the help of some old friends if the forces of good are to prevail.

    Director: Eric Dean Seaton

    Writer: Eric Wallace

  • Armageddon (2)
    7.6/101,795 votes

    #2 - Armageddon (2)

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2021

    Despero warns The Flash that great tragedies will befall the speedster and cause him to lose his mind. Once that happens, Armageddon will begin. Determined to prove Despero wrong, Barry doubles down on proving his innocence but a devastating revelation from Iris pushes him to the edge and sends him to seek counsel from Black Lightning.

    Director: Menhaj Huda

    Writer: Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza

  • Armageddon (3)
    7.5/101,649 votes

    #3 - Armageddon (3)

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2021

    Barry meets Black Lightning at the Hall of Justice after things take a dire turn with Despero. Iris suspects something is off with Despero's vision of the future so she seeks help from a powerful ally.

    Director: Chris Peppe

    Writer: Sam Chalsen

  • Armageddon (4)
    7.8/101,752 votes

    #4 - Armageddon (4)

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2021

    Barry is shocked when Eobard Thawne returns in the most unexpected way, and with a tie to a loved one. Damien Darhk offers advice to Barry but there is a catch. An epic battle begins with Reverse Flash pitted against The Flash, Team Flash, Batwoman, Sentinel and Ryan Choi.

    Director: Chad Lowe

    Writer: Lauren Barnett

  • Armageddon (5)
    7.0/101,555 votes

    #5 - Armageddon (5)

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2021

    An opportunity presents itself for The Flash to end his lifelong battle with Reverse Flash for good, but the payoff could be too much for Barry and team to handle. Meanwhile, Mia Queen drops in from the future looking to save a lost loved one, and she won't let anything stand in her way.

    Director: Menhaj Huda

    Writer: Kristen Kim

  • Impulsive Excessive Disorder
    6.4/101,474 votes

    #6 - Impulsive Excessive Disorder

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/2022

    After returning home from a visit for their parent's vow renewal, Bart and Nora quickly realize that things are not exactly as they left them. The duo race to repair any fissures in the timeline and restore everything back to the way it is supposed to be.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Thomas Pound

  • Lockdown
    6.6/101,262 votes

    #7 - Lockdown

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 3/16/2022

    When a criminal invades the CCPD, Barry and Kramer must trust and rely on each other if they are going to make it out safely. Meanwhile, Caitlin learns a valuable lesson while out with Snow and Mark.

    Director: Stefan Pleszczynski

    Writer: Christina M. Walker

  • The Fire Next Time
    6.7/101,287 votes

    #8 - The Fire Next Time

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 3/23/2022

    Barry trusts his instincts during a murder investigation, believing the suspect, despite the overwhelming evidence against him, meanwhile Iris gives Allegra an opportunity to be a mentor.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Joshua V. Gilbert

  • Phantoms
    6.3/101,178 votes

    #9 - Phantoms

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/30/2022

    Barry and Team Flash get closer to figuring out the Fire Meta but no closer to finding him meanwhile Iris, needing a distraction, follows a story to Coast City.

    Director: Stefan Pleszczynski

    Writer: Jeff Hersh

  • Reckless
    6.3/101,158 votes

    #10 - Reckless

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 4/6/2022

    Barry's desire to keep Team Flash safe is tested when Frost recklessly courts danger as she tries to stop the "Black Flame," meanwhile, Iris tries to help a teen girl reunite with her mother but unintentionally does more harm than good.

    Director: Kellie Cyrus

    Writer: Jess Carson

  • Resurrection
    7.0/101,261 votes

    #11 - Resurrection

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 4/13/2022

    Barry and Chester may have found a way to stop the "Black Flame" from hurting anyone else meanwhile Caitlin decides to handle a situation on her own, possibly putting more innocent lives in danger.

    Director: Greg Beeman

    Writer: Emily Palizzi

  • Death Rises
    6.9/101,209 votes

    #12 - Death Rises

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/2022

    With a new Meta terrorizing the city, Joe lends a hand to the local authorities, meanwhile Barry gets an assist from Cecille who helps to track the mass murderer.

    Director: Phil Chipera

    Writer: N/A

  • Death Falls
    7.2/101,189 votes

    #13 - Death Falls

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2022

    Team Flash is under attack, and each must fight to save not only themselves but each other.

    Director: Chris Peppe

    Writer: N/A

  • Funeral for a Friend
    6.1/101,168 votes

    #14 - Funeral for a Friend

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 5/11/2022

    Team Flash uses the distraction of a bank robbing Meta to detract from the grief of losing someone they love.

    Director: Vanessa Parise

    Writer: N/A

  • Into the Still Force
    6.4/101,097 votes

    #15 - Into the Still Force

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2022

    The Flash gets an assist from XS. Meanwhile, CCPD enlists Chester for help when a mysterious device is found at a crime scene.

    Director: Eric Wallace

    Writer: Lauren Barnett, Christina M. Walker

  • The Curious Case of Bartholomew Allen
    6.9/101,158 votes

    #16 - The Curious Case of Bartholomew Allen

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 5/25/2022

    The Flash gets blasted with a shockwave forcing his body to age prematurely.

    Director: Caity Lotz

    Writer: Thomas Pound, Jess Carson

  • Keep It Dark
    6.1/101,135 votes

    #17 - Keep It Dark

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 6/8/2022

    The Flash goes off the grid to look for answers about a new Meta in town. Meanwhile, Allegra pulls out all of the stops at CC Citizen Media, to protect a source and a friend.

    Director: Danielle Panabaker

    Writer: Kristen Kim, Emily Palizzi

  • The Man in the Yellow Tie
    7.5/101,237 votes

    #18 - The Man in the Yellow Tie

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 6/15/2022

    With a new speedster in town, The Flash gets much more than he bargained for, meanwhile Cecile's powers experience a growth spurt allowing her to aid Team Flash on an entirely different level.

    Director: Marcus Stokes

    Writer: Sam Chalsen

  • Negative (1)
    7.5/101,200 votes

    #19 - Negative (1)

    Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 6/22/2022

    The Flash and team are in for the fight of their lives, meanwhile, Iris discovers the cause of her time sickness.

    Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd

    Writer: Jonathan Butler, Gabriel Garza

  • Negative (2)
    6.6/101,212 votes

    #20 - Negative (2)

    Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 6/29/2022

    With The Flash still reeling from everything that just happened, the rest of the team rallies to support him when he needs it the most.

    Director: Marcus Stokes

    Writer: Eric Wallace