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The Flash S1E1 — Pilot
6.9
The Flash•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

6.9/10 · 305 votesSep 20, 199094 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A laboratory accident endows a police scientist with the ability to move at superhuman speed which he uses to battle a menacing gang as a superhero.

Directed byRobert Iscove
Written byDanny Bilson, Paul De Meo
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John Wesley Shipp

John Wesley Shipp

Barry Allen / Flash

Amanda Pays

Amanda Pays

Christina 'Tina' McGee

Alex Désert

Alex Désert

Julio Mendez

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Robert Iscove

Robert Iscove

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Danny Bilson

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Paul De Meo

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Flash season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 305 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Robert Iscove and written by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, it aired on September 20, 1990.

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