The Best Episodes Written By Lauren Barnett

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(1 votes)

   #1 - The Devil's Refugee

   S1:E98/7/2019

   Cassie, Tom and Damien investigate the cold case disappearance of Millie and soon realize that her disappearance may involve an old acquaintance, Ed Roven.

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   8.5/10(13 votes)

   #2 - It Only Gets Much Worse

   S13:E132/16/2017

   The residents are excited for Eliza’s next phase of teaching, but they spend the day caught between the warring attendings. Meanwhile, April has a challenging first day in her new role at the hospital.

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   8.3/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Go It Alone

   S10:E204/17/2014

   Cristina enlists Meredith to help her prepare an acceptance speech for her possible Harper Avery win and while Owen offers to attend the ceremony with her, she insists on going alone. Meanwhile, Derek feels overwhelmed between his responsibilities at home and at the hospital. April and Jackson come to a disagreement on children and religion, and Callie and Arizona try to reconnect in their marriage.

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   8.2/10(11 votes)

   #4 - You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side

   S12:E214/28/2016

   Stephanie’s relationship with Kyle becomes complicated. Meanwhile, Meredith encourages Amelia and Owen to take a chance and choose to be a real couple. Arizona and Callie are at odds and put their friends in the middle of an uncomfortable situation.

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   7.3/10(13 votes)

   #5 - Fear Me

   S7:E53/30/2021

   When a powerful new villain, Psych, channels and amplifies everyone's fears in order to wreak havoc on Central City, Barry realizes, with Cecile's help, that he must face his own worst fear in order to beat this new threat. Meanwhile, Joe is surprised when Kristen Kramer from the Governor's Municipal Logistics Commission drops into CCPD for a visit. Iris warns her father to dig deeper on why Kristen is actually there. Caitlin and Frost argue about how to live their lives.

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   7.2/10(13 votes)

   #6 - The Exorcism of Nash Wells

   S6:E153/17/2020

   The Flash takes on a dangerous new meta named Sunshine. Cisco sets out to help Nash.

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   7.1/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Armageddon (4)

   S8:E412/7/2021

   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.

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   6.9/10(15 votes)

   #8 - Dead Man Running

   S6:E310/22/2019

   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.

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   6.7/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Heart of the Matter (1)

   S7:E177/13/2021

   Barry and Iris greet their future children, XS and Bart, only for a shocking secret to threaten their new familial harmony. Meanwhile, the Godspeed war intensifies and threatens to destroy Central City.

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    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Marathon

    S6:E102/4/2020

    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.

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    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Success Is Assured

    S6:E195/12/2020

    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.

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    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Into the Still Force

    S8:E155/18/2022

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

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    5.4/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Family Matters (1)

    S7:E105/18/2021

    Iris is pushed to the limit as she seeks to uncover the mysterious truth about Psych; Barry initiates a new training system, that could potentially backfire, with devastating consequences; Joe and Cisco make life-altering decisions.

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