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 Want to see Episode List Season 1 The Flash 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% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 61 89% Audience Score User Ratings: 4873 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review 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 (61) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (59) | 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 At its best, the first season of The Flash is a rebuttal of toxic masculinity. On the flipside, women remain marginalized and disability is mishandled. Aug 4, 2019 | Rating: C | Full Review… Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 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… IGN Staff IGN Movies 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 View All Critic Reviews (61) Audience Reviews for The Flash: Season 1 1h ago This season is great,many plot twists and misteries that makes me excited for this story Daniel F 5d ago Best season of the flash Rahul P Jul 31, 2019 At first I thought: "This is kind of cool, but also pretty dumb." I decided to finish the season up, and it gets a lot better. pulse n Jul 28, 2019 The horrible writing and light hearted cheese factor make this show unwatchable. With such a tremendous bounty of material from the comics it's hard to understand how this could go so wrong. Scott D Jul 20, 2019 Very slow and annoying omer b Jul 16, 2019 This is just what a good tv show is great acting a few boring episodes this show actually had a sense of humor not like Arrow that is a bunch of douchebags who complain the only one who actually complains in this show is a actual shocker is Iris she complains over everything and it it annoying reverse flash is the best thing that can ever happen Richard R Jul 15, 2019 The first season of the "Arrow" spin-off, gives us one of DC comics best superheroes, and in one it's best shows no less. Buoyed by Grant Gustin's Phenomenal performance as Barry Allen who captures all the fun, energy, and heart of the character, the ensemble cast also proves fantastic. The light tone, beautiful storytelling and great character moments prove this to be one of the best Superhero shows on television. Price P Jul 11, 2019 reverse flash was a great villain and this season had some great twists christopher p Jun 29, 2019 Full of action and fun The Flash delivers a very good first season, and not to mention the amazing villain who goes by the name Reverse Flash. Adam J Jun 10, 2019 I put off watching this series for a long time. The length of the 23 episodes meant that I would have to sink 1000 minutes into a first season. First seasons are inconsistent, at best, right? Boy, was I wrong! This was the best first season of any superhero series I've seen so far. Relatable, smart, and just plain bad ass! Ryan P See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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