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The Flash S8E8 — The Fire Next Time
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The Flash•Season 8•Episode 8

The Fire Next Time

6.6/10 · 1,570 votesMar 23, 202243 min

Ranked #13 of 20 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDavid McWhirter
Written byJoshua V. Gilbert
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Cast7

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin

Barry Allen / The Flash

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West-Allen

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow / Frost

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Cecile Horton

Kayla Compton

Kayla Compton

Allegra Garcia

Brandon McKnight

Brandon McKnight

Chester P. Runk

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Joe West

Crew5

D

David McWhirter

Director

Joshua V. Gilbert

Joshua V. Gilbert

Writer

P

Phil Chipera

First Assistant Director

Derek Stricker

Derek Stricker

Editor

M

Mikah Sharkey

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Fire Next Time" is episode 8 of The Flash season 8. It scored 6.6/10 from 1,570 votes, ranking #13 of 20 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by David McWhirter and written by Joshua V. Gilbert, it aired on March 23, 2022.

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