Home > The Flash > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Flash: Season 1 (2014 - 2015) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 93% Average Rating: 7.79/10 Season Reviews: 60 Fresh: 58 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: The Flash benefits from its purposefully light atmosphere, making it a superhero show uniquely geared toward genre fans as well as novices. 93% Average Rating: 7.1/10 Season Reviews: 30 Fresh: 28 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: The Flash benefits from its purposefully light atmosphere, making it a superhero show uniquely geared toward genre fans as well as novices. AUDIENCE SCORE 89% liked it Average Rating: 4.3/5 User Ratings: 4715 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 90% Pilot Air date: Oct 7, 2014 Scientist Barry Allen acquires super speed through a freak accident and becomes known as the Fastest Man Alive. In the opener, Barry, a CSI investigator, is struck by lightning and awakens from a coma nine months later with the gift of super speed. Barry puts his new powers to work when another meta-human attacks the city. More 2 90% Fastest Man Alive Air date: Oct 14, 2014 Barry changes into the Flash when six gunmen storm a university event honoring a scientist, but his heroics don't match up to his expectations. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak." More 3 90% Things You Can't Outrun Air date: Oct 21, 2014 Barry and the team go after the Mist, who possesses toxic gas powers, and they reflect on the night Caitlin's fiancé died. Meanwhile, Henry gets a long-awaited visit from Joe; and Iris and Eddie continue to keep their romance a secret from Joe. More 4 100% Going Rogue Air date: Oct 28, 2014 The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond. The evil plans get a boost when the Captain gets his hands on a stolen "cold gun" that could kill the Flash. More 5 90% Plastique Air date: Nov 11, 2014 A bomb explodes downtown and the army, led by General Eiling, comes in and takes over the investigation, much to Joe's dismay. Meanwhile, Wells informs the team that Eiling experimented on his men to turn them into super soldiers; and Joe tries to get Iris to stop writing about "the streak." More 6 75% The Flash Is Born Air date: Nov 18, 2014 The Flash faces a new meta-human named Tony, who can turn himself into girded steel, but Cisco comes up with a plan to take Tony down. Meanwhile, Iris gets in trouble over her blog; Eddie witnesses Tony's abilities and asks questions that Joe doesn't want answered; and Joe asks Dr. Wells to help him solve Nora Allen's murder. More 7 90% Power Outage Air date: Nov 25, 2014 The Flash battles Farooq (aka Blackout), a metahuman who can harness electricity. During their fight, Farooq siphons all of the Flash's electricity, which zaps him of his speed. Meanwhile, Tockman leads a coup inside the Central City police department and takes several people hostage, including Joe and Iris. More 8 100% Flash vs. Arrow Air date: Dec 2, 2014 A crossover event that concludes on "Arrow" begins with Barry teaming with Oliver Queen to stop a meta-human who is using his ability to control people's emotions to rob banks. Meanwhile, Eddie tries to get a task force to stop the Flash; and Caitlin and Cisco deal with a new team in S.T.A.R. Labs. More 9 84% The Man in the Yellow Suit Air date: Dec 9, 2014 Barry faces his nemesis Reverse Flash, who killed his mother, and plots with Wells and Cisco to trap him. Meanwhile, Eddie gives Iris a surprising gift at Christmas and leaves her with a question that could change her life. More 10 100% Revenge of the Rogues Air date: Jan 20, 2015 Captain Cold and his hotheaded partner Heat Wave plot to steal a multi-million dollar painting and try to lure the Flash into a battle of fire and ice by kidnapping someone close to him. Meanwhile, Barry asks Dr. Wells, Caitlin and Cisco to double his training efforts so he is ready when the Reverse Flash returns; and Iris deals with the aftermath of Barry's confession. More Show More Episodes The Flash: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (225) Tv Season Info Season 1 of this action-adventure series follows Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), an assistant police forensic investigator who was orphaned when his father was falsely imprisoned following the mysterious murder of his mother. The season begins with Allen being struck by lightning during an intense storm caused by a particle accelerator explosion that bathes the city with an unusual form of radiation. The strike puts Allen in a coma for nine months. When he wakes up, he quickly learns he can move at superhuman speeds. It's a fate that also befalls others in the wake of the explosion and storm, creating several "metahumans." Allen then uses his newfound power to fight crime and go on a hunt for his mother's true killer. Candace Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh and Jesse L. Martin also star. Genre: Action & Adventure Network: CW Premiere Date: Oct 7, 2014 Creators: Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns Exec. Producers: Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Todd Helbing Cast Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash Candice Patton as Iris West Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow Jesse L. Martin as Det. Joe West Michelle Harrison as Nora Allen Patrick Sabongui as David Singh Rick Cosnett as Eddie Thawne Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells Robbie Amell as Ronnie Wentworth Miller as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold Victor Garber as Dr. Martin Stein Malese Jow as Linda Park Clancy Brown as General Eiling John Wesley Shipp as Mr. Allen Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Arrow Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Andy Mientus as Hartley Rathaway/Pied Piper Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory/Heat Wave Amanda Pays as Tina McGee Teddy Sears as Jay Garrick Shantel VanSanten as Patty Spivot Roger Howarth as Mason Bridge Keiynan Lonsdale as Wally West Liam McIntyre as Mark Mardon/Weather Wizard Devon Graye as The Trickster Paul Blackthorne as Captain Lance Anthony Carrigan as Kyle Nimbus/The Mist Greg Finley as Tony/Girder William Sadler as Simon Stagg Michael Christopher Smith as Danton Black Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer Katie Cassidy as Black Canary Kelly Frye as Bette Sans Souci Tom Butler as Editor Mark Hamill as James Jesse Martin Novotny as Hannibal Bates David Ramsey as Diggle Peyton List as Lisa Emily Kinney as Brie Larvin Britne Oldford as Shawna Micah Joe Parker as Clay Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Flash: Season 1 The 5 Best Superhero TV Christmas Episodes 15 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This October Superhero-TV Cribs: 5 Awesome Caves, Lairs, HQs, and Labs View All The Flash: Season 1 News Episodes 1 90% Pilot Air date: Oct 7, 2014 Scientist Barry Allen acquires super speed through a freak accident and becomes known as the Fastest Man Alive. In the opener, Barry, a CSI investigator, is struck by lightning and awakens from a coma nine months later with the gift of super speed. Barry puts his new powers to work when another meta-human attacks the city. More 2 90% Fastest Man Alive Air date: Oct 14, 2014 Barry changes into the Flash when six gunmen storm a university event honoring a scientist, but his heroics don't match up to his expectations. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak." More 3 90% Things You Can't Outrun Air date: Oct 21, 2014 Barry and the team go after the Mist, who possesses toxic gas powers, and they reflect on the night Caitlin's fiancé died. Meanwhile, Henry gets a long-awaited visit from Joe; and Iris and Eddie continue to keep their romance a secret from Joe. More 4 100% Going Rogue Air date: Oct 28, 2014 The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond. The evil plans get a boost when the Captain gets his hands on a stolen "cold gun" that could kill the Flash. More 5 90% Plastique Air date: Nov 11, 2014 A bomb explodes downtown and the army, led by General Eiling, comes in and takes over the investigation, much to Joe's dismay. Meanwhile, Wells informs the team that Eiling experimented on his men to turn them into super soldiers; and Joe tries to get Iris to stop writing about "the streak." More 6 75% The Flash Is Born Air date: Nov 18, 2014 The Flash faces a new meta-human named Tony, who can turn himself into girded steel, but Cisco comes up with a plan to take Tony down. Meanwhile, Iris gets in trouble over her blog; Eddie witnesses Tony's abilities and asks questions that Joe doesn't want answered; and Joe asks Dr. Wells to help him solve Nora Allen's murder. More 7 90% Power Outage Air date: Nov 25, 2014 The Flash battles Farooq (aka Blackout), a metahuman who can harness electricity. During their fight, Farooq siphons all of the Flash's electricity, which zaps him of his speed. Meanwhile, Tockman leads a coup inside the Central City police department and takes several people hostage, including Joe and Iris. More 8 100% Flash vs. Arrow Air date: Dec 2, 2014 A crossover event that concludes on "Arrow" begins with Barry teaming with Oliver Queen to stop a meta-human who is using his ability to control people's emotions to rob banks. Meanwhile, Eddie tries to get a task force to stop the Flash; and Caitlin and Cisco deal with a new team in S.T.A.R. Labs. More 9 84% The Man in the Yellow Suit Air date: Dec 9, 2014 Barry faces his nemesis Reverse Flash, who killed his mother, and plots with Wells and Cisco to trap him. Meanwhile, Eddie gives Iris a surprising gift at Christmas and leaves her with a question that could change her life. More 10 100% Revenge of the Rogues Air date: Jan 20, 2015 Captain Cold and his hotheaded partner Heat Wave plot to steal a multi-million dollar painting and try to lure the Flash into a battle of fire and ice by kidnapping someone close to him. Meanwhile, Barry asks Dr. Wells, Caitlin and Cisco to double his training efforts so he is ready when the Reverse Flash returns; and Iris deals with the aftermath of Barry's confession. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Flash Season 1 All Critics (60) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (58) | Rotten (2) It does something that really no other superhero show or movie has done in a while, and that's make being superhero look really... enjoyable. Jul 23, 2018 | Full Review… Vinnie Mancuso Observer Top Critic Even compared to Gotham, The Flash isn't as stylish or nuanced -- but there's a sense that's not what it wants to be. This is more classic, old-fashioned, gladly-suspend-your-disbelief entertainment. Oct 7, 2014 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Vicki Hyman Newark Star-Ledger Top Critic What executive producers Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti have settled on here is a kind of family-friendly action-adventure show with a solid sense of humor about itself as well as a strong streak of sentiment about the things that really matter. Oct 7, 2014 | Full Review… Linda Holmes NPR Top Critic It doesn't ask for too much of its audience except to sit back and let the new adventure unfold. And, did I mention it was fun? Oct 7, 2014 | Full Review… Jethro Nededog TheWrap Top Critic He's a little different from many contemporary comic superheroes, though, in that he rarely jumps off the screen. He's more subtle, which distributes the drama load around the rest of the cast. Oct 7, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Gustin's Allen certainly has his melancholy moments, but they disperse as quickly as a summer shower. Oct 7, 2014 | Rating: B | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic A great cheesy watch for a cold winter's eve. Sep 10, 2018 | Full Review… Rosie Knight Nerdist Given the polish of the cast and chemistry... The CW has taken the launch of another Justice League member into live-action drama quite seriously. Jul 23, 2018 | Full Review… Andrew Dyce ScreenRant While The Flash might not hold up all that well, as is often the case with special effects-based series, it's still an admirable effort. Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Staff IGN Movies The Flash is the first show in a long time to put the fun back into a superhero story. Grant Gustin, while still a bit tentative in the role, has a fresh-faced quality that helps take the show somewhere different. Jun 21, 2018 | Full Review… Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo View All Critic Reviews (60) Audience Reviews for The Flash: Season 1 ½ This is a truly great television series. We follow the young Barry Allen, played by the very likeable Grant Gustin, who were originally introduced in the second season of "Arrow." He is one of the best main characters ever in a show and he is incredibly lovable from the very beginning. It features some incredible villains and it don't fall into the same hole as "Arrow" where they kill off every villain they face off against. The many memorable villains like Leonard Snart, Gorilla Grodd and, of course, Reverse-Flash are incredibly great additions to the Arrowverse. This show brings so much greatness to the age of television that we are so lucky to live in today. LasseG Super Reviewer The Flash is, without a doubt, the greatest superhero television show ever made. Is that saying much? Not really... but with shows like Arrow, Constantine, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on the rise, it means a hell of a lot more now than it ever used to. (more to come) DarikH Super Reviewer ½ A spin-off of Arrow, CW launches the DC superhero series The Flash. Season 1 follows forensic specialist Barry Allen as he recovers from an accidental radiation dose from a particle accelerator and discovers that he has gained the ability to run extraordinarily fast; he then teams up with a group of scientists from STAR Labs to help stop other metahumans like himself that were affected by the radiation but have chosen to use their powers for evil. There are also several crossover episodes with Arrow that are quite good and help to tie the two shows together into a single, cohesive universe. However, the tone can get overly campy and lighthearted at times with the superpowers and relationship melodrama. Season 1 goes through a few rough patches as the show tries to find its footings and figures out its characters, but by midseason The Flash hits its stride. DannM Super Reviewer great, the character deserves this type of love. 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