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The Best Episodes Written By Todd Helbing

Every TV Episode Written by Todd Helbing Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Always My Hero
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    S4:E3

    Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral; Jonathan discovers newfound strength.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Out of Time
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    S1:E15

    Mark Mardon, having survived his apparent death during the black-matter explosion, returns seeking revenge on Joe for the death of his brother Clyde... and has the same weather-manipulation powers as his deceased sibling.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Rogue Air
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    S1:E22

    When Harrison activates the particle accelerator, the team has no choice but to evacuate the five metahuman prisoners. Unfortunately, with time running out, Barry has no choice but to turn to Captain Cold for help. Meanwhile, Eddie escapes but has some surprising news for Iris.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - What's Past Is Prologue
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    S5:E8

    Barry and Team Flash come up with a plan to stop Cicada. However, the plan calls for Barry and Nora to travel back in time to gather some key necessities. However, Barry hesitates, concerned about his daughter seeing certain parts of his life. Meanwhile, Sherloque takes his concerns about Nora to Iris, and Caitlin turns up a key asset in the fight against Cicada.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Last Sons of Krypton
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E15

    Superman's worst nightmare comes to life and Lois confronts Leslie Larr. Meanwhile, Lana, Kyle and Sarah agree to stay to help General Lane.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Libertus
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    S2:E5

    In an ironic twist of fate, a gladiator from the house of Batiatus will stand in the way of Spartacus trying to free Crixus from Roman captivity. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Enter Flashtime
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S4:E15

    When a nuclear bomb detonates in downtown Central City, Barry, Jesse Quick and Jay Garrick slow down time by entering Flashtime. As everyone in the city is frozen, the three speedsters push themselves to the breaking point to save the city and everyone in it.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Man in the Yellow Suit
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S1:E9

    Barry enjoys the annual tradition of tree trimming and gift exchange with Joe and Iris. He gives Iris a touching gift, but the moment is interrupted by Eddie’s arrival.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Legends of Today (I)
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S2:E8

    Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out. The crossover continues on Arrow S04E08 Legends of Yesterday (II).

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Best of Smallville
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Smallville celebrates its first Harvest Festival since Martha’s passing, Clark is reminded what his mother meant to him and learns a lesson that will help him move past her death. Meanwhile, Lois makes a breakthrough in the investigation of Morgan Edge. Lastly, Kyle tries to reconnect with Lana, but it seems like he might be falling back into his old ways.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - When the Lights Come On
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S4:E6

    Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Invasion! (II)
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    S3:E8

    When aliens called the Dominators attack Central City, Barry speeds over to Star City to ask the Green Arrow for help in stopping them. Realizing the battle against the Dominators is bigger than they thought, they track down the Legends of Tomorrow, and Barry and Cisco create a breach to bring back a secret weapon – Supergirl. Once all of the super friends are assembled, they come up with a plan to attack but a shocking secret related to Flashpoint is revealed and suddenly no one is sure who they can trust. Meanwhile, Wally wants to join the battle against the aliens but Iris tells him he’s not ready. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I). It continues on Arrow S05E08 Invasion! (III) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow S02E07 Invasion! (IV).

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - The Race of His Life
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    S2:E23

    After Zoom reveals his true plan, Barry vows to do whatever it takes to stop him.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Legacy
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S5:E22

    Barry faces off with his oldest, and most formidable nemesis, Reverse Flash.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Heritage
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E2

    While adjusting to their new lives in Smallville, Lois and Clark make an important decision concerning one of their sons. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between Lois and Morgan Edge. Lastly, Lana Lang Cushing invites the Kent family over for a barbecue.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Mark of the Brotherhood
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E8

    Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - It Went By So Fast
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S4:E10

    The Kents fight with everything they have as Luthor makes his final move on Smallville.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Escape from Earth-2
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    S2:E14

    On Earth-2, the team races to find Zoom's lair and asks for help from the most unexpected source. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Caitlin rushes to perfect Velocity-9 so that Jay can stop the Geomancer.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Thing in the Pit
    7.6/10(58 votes)

    S1:E4

    Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    S1:E1

    Superman and Lois' return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended by mysterious strangers.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Flash Back
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    S2:E17

    After the shocking revelation that Zoom is Jay Garrick, Barry is more determined than ever to get back to Earth-2 to stop Zoom forever. Desperate to find a way to increase his speed, Barry decides to travel back in time and masquerade as his earlier self in order to get his arch-nemesis, Dr. Harrison Wells/Eobard Thawne, to teach him how to run faster. However, things don’t go as planned and Barry is stunned to face familiar foe Hartley Rathaway, as well as old friend Eddie Thawne. Iris makes peace with her past in order to embrace her future.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Sharp Dressed Man
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S4:E8

    Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems; John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Flash of Two Worlds
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jay Garrick, a mysterious man from Earth-2, appears at S.T.A.R. Labs with a dire warning about an evil speedster named Zoom, who is set on destroying The Flash. Barry and the team must decide if they can trust this stranger even as they face yet another powerful meta-human. Meanwhile, Joe must deal with a determined officer named Patty Spivot who wants to join his meta-human task force.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Present
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S3:E9

    With Alchemy and Savitar still looming threats, Barry is unable to focus on the Christmas holiday, and especially his relationship with Iris. Determined to stop Savitar, Barry goes to Earth-3 to get advice from Jay Garrick. Wally wants to help Barry fight Savitar and reveals that he’s been training with H.R, which doesn’t go over well with Barry. As Cisco faces his first Christmas without his brother Dante, old wounds are reopened.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Wolves at the Gate
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S3:E2

    Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.

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    Writer:Todd Helbing

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Todd Helbing Ratings Summary

"Always My Hero" is the best rated episode written by Todd Helbing. It scored 9.0/10 from 10 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on October 14, 2024. It is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Out of Time".