The Flash: Season 3
The Flash Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, a crime scene investigator who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning and a freak accident. Created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg, the drama and sci-fi and fantasy series follows Barry as he uses his powers to solve crimes. The American action televisio
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Barry Allen is a crime scene investigator who awakens from a nine-month coma after being struck by lightning.
- A freak accident grants Barry Allen superhuman speed, which he uses to solve crimes.
- Barry Allen is portrayed by actor Grant Gustin in the series.
- The series was created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg.
Season overview
The Flash Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, a crime scene investigator who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning and a freak accident. Created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg, the drama and sci-fi and fantasy series follows Barry as he uses his powers to solve crimes. The American action television series is based on DC Comics characters and premiered on The CW in the United States, running for nine seasons from October 7, 2014, until May 24, 2023. The cast includes Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Jesse. Following his awakening from a nine-month coma after the lightning strike, the fastest man alive navigates his new reality while utilizing his abilities as a crime scene investigator and superhero.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Flashpoint
Oct 4, 2016 · 42 min
Barry is living his dream life – his parents are alive, he’s asked Iris West on a date and he can finally be a normal guy as Central City has another speedster, Kid Flash, running
Paradox
Oct 11, 2016 · 42 min
Barry realizes the effects from Flashpoint are much greater than he thought. Meanwhile, Barry meets new co-worker Julian Albert and is surprised by Julian's immediate disdain for h
Magenta
Oct 18, 2016 · 42 min
Barry and Team Flash are thrilled to reunite with Earth-2 Wells and Jesse. Wells confides to Barry and Caitlin that Jesse has all the powers of a speedster and has been saving
The New Rogues
Oct 25, 2016 · 42 min
Barry continues to train Jesse and when a new meta human, Mirror Master, appears on the scene he lets her tag along. Mirror Master has teamed up with his old partner, Top, and is l
Monster
Nov 1, 2016 · 42 min
Caitlin goes to her mother to help understand the meta-human powers growing inside her. Meanwhile Barry tries to convince Julian to allow him to help investigate a new human meta-a
Shade
Nov 15, 2016 · 42 min
When Wally starts having dreams about being Kid Flash, Barry realizes he has to tell Wally, Iris and Joe about what happened to Wally in Flashpoint in order to keep him safe.
Killer Frost
Nov 22, 2016 · 42 min
Caitlin uses her powers to save Barry but as her mother predicted, the effort unleashes her inner Killer Frost. Killer Frost goes on a rampage looking for Dr. Alchemy, kidnapping J
Invasion! (II)
Nov 29, 2016 · 41 min
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
The Present
Dec 6, 2016 · 41 min
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
Borrowing Problems from the Future
Jan 24, 2017 · 42 min
Barry is tormented by his vision of the future where Iris is murdered by Savitar. When a criminal named Plunder shows up in Central City, Barry recalls the villain’s presence in hi
Dead or Alive
Jan 31, 2017 · 42 min
H.R.'s past catches up with him when a bounty hunter with vibe powers named Gypsy arrives in Central City to bring him back to Earth-19 to stand trial for his crime. It turns out i
Untouchable
Feb 7, 2017 · 42 min
Barry and the team at S.T.A.R. Labs work together to bring down Clive Yorkin, a criminal meta-human who is methodically killing people by causing them to decompose at an accelerate
Attack on Gorilla City (1)
Feb 21, 2017 · 42 min
When Jesse Quick informs the team that her father has been abducted, Barry, Caitlin, Cisco and Julian voyage to Earth-2 on a rescue mission to save Harry from Gorilla City. As they
Attack on Central City (2)
Feb 28, 2017 · 42 min
When Grodd and his army of gorillas bring the battle to Earth-1, The Flash and team must find a way to stop them before they destroy Central City. Gypsy returns to join the fight.
The Wrath of Savitar
Mar 7, 2017 · 42 min
While training with Barry, Wally starts to have visions of Savitar, which he hides from the team. A dangerous secret threatens Barry and Iris’ happiness.
Into the Speed Force
Mar 14, 2017 · 41 min
Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry turns to the Speed Force for answers. H.R. gives Jesse some advice.
Duet (II)
Mar 21, 2017 · 43 min
Barry and team are surprised when Mon-El and Hank Henshaw arrive on their Earth carrying a comatose Supergirl who was whammied by the Music Meister. Unable to wake her up, they tur
Abra Kadabra
Mar 28, 2017 · 42 min
The Flash fights a villain from Earth-19 called Abra Kadabra, who offers to reveal Savitar's identity in exchange for his release.
The Once and Future Flash
Apr 25, 2017 · 42 min
Barry travels to the future to find out Savitar’s still unknown identity in the hopes of saving Iris. Upon his arrival in 2024, Barry encounters future versions of his Team Flash
I Know Who You Are
May 2, 2017 · 42 min
Barry and the team meet Tracy Brand, a scientist, who may be the key to stopping Savitar. Unfortunately, Killer Frost is also after Tracy so Team Flash must battle their old friend
Cause and Effect
May 9, 2017 · 42 min
Barry takes drastic measures to stop Savitar. Meanwhile, H.R. continues to push Tracy Brand to design the trap for Savitar and Killer Frost returns with an interesting proposal.
Infantino Street
May 16, 2017 · 42 min
With only 24 hours left until Savitar murders Iris, Barry struggles to save the woman he loves and makes the choice to use any means necessary to do so. Realizing he has one option