THE FLASH Season 5

Episode 5×22 “Legacy” (Season Finale)

BARRY FACES OFF WITH REVERSE FLASH

Barry (Grant Gustin) faces off with his oldest, and most formidable nemesis, Reverse Flash (Tom Cavanagh).

Gregory Smith directed the episode with story by Lauren Certo and teleplay by Todd Helbing & Eric Wallace.

Air Date: Tuesday, May 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the CW. 

The Flash — “The Girl with The Red Lightning” — Pictured (L-R): Tom Cavanagh as Sherloque Wells and Kimberly Williams – Paisley as Renee Adler — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×21 “The Girl with the Red Lightning”

CICADA II MAKES HER MOVE

Team Flash is on high alert after Cicada II (guest star Sarah Carter) threatens to unleash a dangerous virus that would put all meta-humans at risk.

Stefan Pleszczynski directed the episode written by Judalina Neira & Thomas Pound.

Air Date: Tuesday, May 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the CW. 

Photos: “The Girl with the Red Lightning”

The Flash — “Gone Rogue” Pictured (L-R): Rag Doll, Emily Kinney as Brie Larvan, Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora and Reina Hardesty as Joss/Weather Witch — Photo: Jeff Weddell/The CW

Episode 5×20 “Gone Rogue”

WEATHER WITCH, QUEEN BEE AND RAG DOLL RETURN TO CENTRAL CITY

Barry (Grant Gustin) continues to struggle with how he feels about Nora’s (Jessica Parker Kennedy) betrayal.

Brie Larvan (guest star Emily Kinney), Joss Jackam (guest star Reina Hardesty) and Peter Merkel (guest star Troy James) return to Central City.

Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) makes a bold decision.

Kristin Windell directed the episode written by Sam Chalsen & Joshua V. Gilbert .

Air Date: Tuesday, April 30(8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the CW. 

The Flash — “Snow Pack” -Pictured: Kyle Secor as Icicle — Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW

Episode 5×19 “Snow Pack”

ICICLE RETURNS

When Icicle (guest star Kyle Secor) returns to enact the next phase of his devious plan, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and her mother, Dr. Carla Tannhauser (guest star Susan Walters), must resolve their long-combative relationship to defeat the icy monster.

After Barry (Grant Gustin) makes a big decision about their family without consulting her, Iris (Candice Patton) decides to take matters into her own hands.

Jeff Cassidy directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza.

Air Date: Tuesday, Apr. 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

The Flash — “Godspeed” — Pictured (L-R): Tom Cavanagh as Eobard Thawne and Grant Gustin as Barry Allen — Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW

Episode 5×18 “Godspeed”

DANIELLE PANABAKER DIRECTS

After discovering that Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) is working with Thawne (Tom Cavanagh), Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) disagree about how to handle their daughter in the wake of this shocking news.

Team Flash isn’t sure they can trust Nora, so they go through her journal to find out exactly how she came to work alongside their greatest nemesis.

Danielle Panabaker directed the episode written by Judalina Neira & Kelly Wheeler.

Air Date: Tuesday, Apr. 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Godspeed”

The Flash — “Time Bomb” -Pictured (L-R): Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe West and Danielle Nicolet as Cecile Horton — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×17 “Time Bomb”

NORA DECIDES TO TELL BARRY AND IRIS THE TRUTH ABOUT THAWNE

Team Flash finds out that a suburban mom named Vickie Bolen (guest star Catherine Lough Haggquist) is in danger and they race to save her.

Upon meeting her, they discover she’s a meta-human who is hiding her abilities from her family. Barry (Grant Gustin) encourages Vickie to share her secret with her family, which makes Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) realize she needs to come clean with her parents about Thawne (Tom Cavanagh).

Rob Greenlea directed the episode written by Kristen Kim & Sterling Gates.

Air Date: Tuesday, Mar. 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Time Bomb”

The Flash — “Failure is an Orphan” — Pictured: Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Frost — Photo: Jeff Weddell/The CW

Episode 5×16 “Failure Is an Orphan”

THE META-CURE IS READY TO USE ON CICADA

With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada (Chris Klein) long enough to take it.

Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) steps in to help with the plan.

Meanwhile, Joe (Jesse L. Martin) eases back into work, and Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) isn’t happy about the way her dad plans to stop Cicada.

Viet Nguyen directed the episode written by Zack Stentz (#516). 

Air Date: Tuesday, Mar. 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Failure is an Orphan”

The Flash — “King Shark vs. Gorilla Grodd” — Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW

Episode 5×15 “King Shark Vs Gorilla Grodd”

THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN

When Gorilla Grodd (voiced by David Sobolov) attacks Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash find themselves teaming up with an unexpected ally to defeat – King Shark (voiced by David Hayter).

However, when they hit a snag, they bring in Dr. Tanya Lamden (guest star Zibby Allen) to try to reach the man behind the shark, Shay Lamden (guest star Dan Payne).

Stefan Pleszczynski directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Lauren Certo (#515). Original airdate 3/5/2019.

Air Date: Tuesday, Mar. 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “King Shark Vs Gorilla Grodd”

The Flash — “Cause and XS” — Pictured: Jessica Parker Kennedy as XS — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×14 “Cause and XS”

IRIS’S LIFE IS THREATENED

After Iris (Candice Patton) lands in serious danger, Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) races to save her mother.

Barry (Grant Gustin) puts the finishing touches on the metahuman cure, leaving Cisco (Carlos Valdes) with a rare night off so he decides to take Kamilla (guest star Victoria Park) on a date.

Rachel Talalay directed the episode written by Todd Helbing & Jeff Hersh.

Air Date: Tuesday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Cause and XS”

The Flash — “Goldfaced” Pictured: Grant Gustin as Barry Allen — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×13 “Goldfaced”

BARRY AND IRIS EACH TAKE DANGEROUS STEPS TO STOP CICADA

Barry (Grant Gustin) and Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) must go undercover as criminals in an illegal black market to purchase a device that could help them stop Cicada (Chris Klein).

Once inside, Barry and Ralph find their morality tested as they slip deeper into the criminal world, eventually having to choose between committing a crime, or losing the means to defeat one of their greatest foes.

Meanwhile, Iris (Candice Patton) investigates a lead on Cicada’s whereabouts and ends up in a dangerous situation.

Alexandra LaRoche directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza.

Air Date: Tuesday, Feb. 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Goldfaced”

The Flash — “Memorabilia” Pictured (L-R): Hartley Sawyer as Dibney and Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW

Episode 5×12 “Memorabilia”

BARRY AND IRIS LOOK INTO NORA’S MEMORIES

When Sherloque (Tom Cavanagh) wants to use a memory machine on Barry (Grant Gustin) and Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) to help gain access to Grace’s memories, Nora panics, fearing her parents will find out the secrets she’s been keeping from them.

Nora secretly decides to use the machine on her own which ends in disaster after she gets trapped inside Grace’s mind.

Barry and Iris go in after their daughter and Iris is brokenhearted by what she finds.

Meanwhile, Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) tricks Cisco (Carlos Valdes) into going out for a night out on the town.

Rebecca Johnson directed the episode written by Sam Chalsen & Kristen Kim.

Air Date: Tuesday, Jan. 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Memorabilia”

The Flash — “Seeing Red” -Pictured: Grant Gustin as The Flash — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW

Episode 5×11 “Seeing Red”

CICADA SEVERELY INJURES NORA

During a battle with Cicada (Chris Klein), Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) is severely injured.

Due to Cicada’s dampening powers, Nora’s speed healing isn’t working, leaving Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) scared for their daughter’s future.

Upset about his injured child, The Flash is filled with rage and confronts Cicada in a brutal battle.

Meanwhile, Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) keeps interfering with Caitlin’s work on the cure.

Marcus Stokes directed the episode written by Judalina Neira & Thomas Pound.

Air Date: Tuesday, Jan. 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Seeing Red”

The Flash — “The Flash & The Furious” Pictured: Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW

Episode 5×10 “The Flash and the Furious”

CAITLIN AND CISCO EMABRK ON A NEW JOURNEY

While Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) grapples with the revelation that Thawne (Tom Cavanagh) killed her grandmother, Team Flash must stop the formidable team-up of a newly sprung from jail Weather Witch (guest star Reina Hardesty) and Silver Ghost (guest star Gabrielle Walsh), a new meta-tech villain who can control engines and motorized technology.

Meanwhile, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) discuss creating a meta-human cure.

David McWhirter directed the episode written by Kelly Wheeler & Sterling Gates.

Air Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “The Flash and the Furious”

The Flash — “Elseworlds, Part 1” Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW

Episode 5×09 “Elseworlds, Part 1”

EPIC ELSEWORLDS CROSSOVER KICKS OFF TONIGHT

When Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Oliver Queen (guest star Stephen Amell) wake up one morning and realize they have swapped bodies with each other, the two set off to find out what disturbed the timeline to cause such a shift.

However, things quickly go from bad to worse when they present their case to Team Flash and the gang doesn’t believe them. Barry and Oliver realize they need Supergirl’s (guest star Melissa Benoist) help and travel to Smallville on Earth-38 where they end up meeting Kara’s cousin, Clark Kent (guest star Tyler Hoechlin), and intrepid reporter, Lois Lane (guest star Elizabeth Tulloch).

LaMonica Garrett guest stars as The Monitor.

Kevin Tancharoen directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Sam Chalsen.

Air Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Elseworlds, Part 1”

The Flash — “What’s Past is Prologue”Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West – Allen — Photo: Jeff Weddell/The CW

Episode 5×08 “What’s Past is Prologue” (100th Episode)

TOM CAVANAGH DIRECTS THE 100TH EPISODE

In the 100th episode, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash come up with a plan to stop Cicada (Chris Klein).

However, the plan calls for Barry and Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) 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 (Tom Cavanagh) takes his concerns about Nora to Iris (Candice Patton), and Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) turns up a key asset in the fight against Cicada.

Tom Cavanagh directed the episode written by Todd Helbing & Lauren Certo.

Air Date: Tuesday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “What’s Past is Prologue”

The Flash — “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West – Allen — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×07 “Oh Come, All Ye Thankful”

THANKSGIVING

While Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) grapples with unresolved anger over her father’s disappearance in the future, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash must stop a powerful new meta, Weather Witch (guest star Reina Hardesty), from killing her own father, Weather Wizard (guest star Liam Mcintyre).

Sarah Boyd directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “Oh Come, All Ye Thakful”

The Flash — “The Icicle Cometh” Pictured (L-R): Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow and Kyle Secor as Dr. Thomas Snow — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×06 “The Icicle Cometh”

CAITLIN LEARNS SOMETHING NEW ABOUT HER FATHER

Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), Barry (Grant Gustin) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) learn something new about Caitlin’s father (guest star Kyle Secor).

Meanwhile, Iris (Candice Patton) and Sherloque (Tom Cavanagh) follow a clue about Cicada (Chris Klein).

Chris Peppe directed the episode written by Kristen Kim & Joshua V. Gilbert.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “The Icicle Cometh”

The Flash — “All Doll’d Up” Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West – Allen and Jessica Parker Kennedy as XS– Photo: Robert Falconer/The CW

Episode 5×05 All Doll’d Up”

BARRY AND IRIS TEAM UP TO STOP A DANGEROUS META NAMED RAG DOLL

Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) lets something slip about the future that devastates Iris (Candice Patton).

In an attempt to distract his wife, Barry (Grant Gustin) asks Iris to team up to stop a new meta, Rag Doll (guest star Troy James).

Meanwhile, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) learns something about her father.

Phil Chipera directed the episode written by Thomas Pound & Sterling Gates.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “All Doll’d Up”

The Flash — “News Flash” -Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Jessica Parker Kennedy as XS — Photo: Robert Falconer/The CW

Episode 5×04 “News Flash”

NORA IS TARGETED BY A DANGEROUS META

Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) face the ultimate parenting test when Team Flash battles Spin (guest star Kiana Madeira), a savvy millennial armed with meta tech, and a dangerous agenda for their daughter, Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy).

Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) is feeling defeated until an unlikely source issues a challenge to help boost his confidence.

Brent Crowell directed the episode written by Kelly Wheeler & Lauren Certo (#504).

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Photos: “News Flash”

The Flash — “The Death of Vibe” Pictured: Carlos Valdes as Vibe — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×03 “The Death of Vibe”

CICADA TARGETS A MEMBER OF TEAM FLASH

After Cicada’s (Chris Klein) attack on The Flash (Grant Gustin), the team realizes they need to think outside the box to stop this dangerous new foe.

Desperate to help her parents, Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) comes up with a plan that ultimately puts a member of Team Flash in danger.

Meanwhile, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) delves into her past.

Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza (#503). 

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct. 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW. 

Photos: “The Death of Vibe”

The Flash — “Blocked” Pictured: Chris Klein as Cicada — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW — © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved

Episode 5×02 “Blocked”

CHRIS KLEIN JOINS “THE FLASH”

As Barry (Grant Gustin) helps his daughter, Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy), become a better speedster, he and Team Flash also track down a meta stealing high-tech weapons, only to cross paths with a new foe named Cicada (Chris Klein), who is hunting the very same meta with nefarious intent.

Kim Miles directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Judalina Neira (#502). 

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct. 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW. 

Photos: “Blocked”

The Flash — “Nora” — Pictured: Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West – Allen — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW

Episode 5×01 “Nora”

GETTING RID OF EXCESS

After an unexpected guest from the future, Nora West-Allen (Jessica Parker Kennedy), appears at their home, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton,) must figure out how to get her back to the future without disrupting the timeline…even more than she already has.

Team Flash must work together to send Nora back, while simultaneously fighting off another villainous meta.    

David McWhirter directed the episode written by Todd Helbing & Sam Chalsen (#501). 

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW. 

Photos: “Nora”