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The Flash: Season 4

23 episodes Premiered Oct 10, 2017 Updated Oct 1, 2026

The Flash Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series follows the adventures of Barry Allen, a crime scene investigator who is struck by lightning and gains super-human speed, which he uses to solve crimes. Created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg, the show stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, alongside Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Jesse. The program is an Americ

Previously on The Flash

Season 4 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 super-human speed, which he uses to solve crimes.
  • ⚡ The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, and his superhuman abilities.
  • ⚡ The show is an action television series based on DC Comics created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg.
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Season overview

The Flash Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series follows the adventures of Barry Allen, a crime scene investigator who is struck by lightning and gains super-human speed, which he uses to solve crimes. Created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg, the show stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, alongside Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Jesse. The program is an American action television series based on DC Comics characters and broadcast on The CW.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

The Flash Reborn

Oct 10, 2017 · 42 min

With Barry in the speed force, Iris, Kid Flash, Joe and Vibe have taken over protecting Central City. However, when a powerful armored villain threatens to level the city if The Fl

S4·E2 Core

Mixed Signals

Oct 17, 2017 · 42 min

Barry has his hands full when he takes on a dangerous meta who can control technology, while also confronting an obstacle in his personal life: the ramifications of abandoning Iris

S4·E3 Core

Luck Be a Lady

Oct 24, 2017 · 42 min

Barry and the team are hit by a string of bad luck and realize it is the handiwork of a new meta, Becky nicknamed Hazard, who has the ability to give others bad luck, while cashing

S4·E4 Core

Elongated Journey Into Night

Oct 31, 2017 · 41 min

Cisco is shocked when Gypsy's father, Breacher, shows up on Earth-1. Breacher takes an immediate disliking to Cisco and decides to hunt him. Meanwhile, Barry runs into his old neme

S4·E5 Core

Girls Night Out

Nov 7, 2017 · 41 min

Having received an ominous threat from her old boss, Amunet, Caitlin fears that her past time as Killer Frost may be back to haunt her. Felicity comes to Central City to help the g

S4·E6 Core

When Harry Met Harry...

Nov 14, 2017 · 42 min

When collectors of Native American artifacts are attacked by a meta named Mina Chayton who can bring inanimate objects to life, Barry turns to a surprising ally for help. Determine

S4·E7 Core

Therefore I Am

Nov 21, 2017 · 41 min

Barry comes face to face with DeVoe. Devoe's past is revealed through flashbacks. Meanwhile, Iris puts the final touches on the wedding, which is a week away.

S4·E8 Core

Crisis on Earth-X (III)

Nov 28, 2017 · 42 min

Barry and Iris's wedding brings the gang together, but things go awry when villains from Earth-X attack the ceremony. All of the superheroes band together with help from their supe

S4·E9 Core

Don't Run

Dec 5, 2017 · 42 min

Amunet kidnaps Caitlin and puts meta-dampener handcuffs on her to keep her from turning into Killer Frost. Amunet tells Caitlin she needs her to perform a tricky medical task and i

S4·E10 Core

The Trial of The Flash

Jan 16, 2018 · 42 min

As Barry’s trial for the murder of Clifford DeVoe begins, Iris and Joe must decide how far they are willing to go to keep Barry out of prison.

S4·E11 Core

The Elongated Knight Rises

Jan 23, 2018 · 42 min

When a familiar villain returns to terrorize Central City, Ralph must rise up to defend the innocent while Barry is detained by his trial. Meanwhile, Barry searches for the strengt

S4·E12 Core

Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash

Jan 30, 2018 · 42 min

A meta who can shrink anything he touches battles Team Flash. Cisco and Ralph get caught in his crossfire and are shrunk to miniature versions of themselves. Cecile realizes her pr

S4·E13 Core

True Colors

Feb 6, 2018 · 42 min

After hearing that Amunet has struck a deal to buy all of the metahumans in Iron Heights, Barry must decide if he should expose his powers in order to save his cellmates. After a v

S4·E14 Core

Subject 9

Feb 27, 2018 · 42 min

Barry meets a powerful woman whose abilities could help him in his battle with DeVoe. Meanwhile, after learning that DeVoe is targeting everyone who was on the bus, Ralph decides h

S4·E15 Mytharc

Enter Flashtime

Mar 6, 2018 · 41 min

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 speeds

S4·E16 Core

Run, Iris, Run

Mar 13, 2018 · 41 min

Team Flash confront a new bus meta, Matthew aka Melting Pot. He has the ability to swap people’s DNA, so during a battle with Team Flash, he transfers Barry’s super speed to Iris.

S4·E17 Core

Null and Annoyed

Apr 10, 2018 · 42 min

Barry and Ralph take different approaches to finding the remaining bus metas before DeVoe gets to them. However, Ralph's cavalier attitude frustrates Barry and the two clash over w

S4·E18 Core

Lose Yourself

Apr 17, 2018 · 42 min

When Barry and Team Flash find a way to enter The Thinker’s lair, Ralph considers crossing a dangerous line to defeat DeVoe. Meanwhile, Joe is concerned by Harry’s recent behavior.

S4·E19 Core

Fury Rogue

Apr 24, 2018 · 42 min

When Barry needs help transporting a dangerous meta, he calls on a new friend for help - Leo Snart AKA Citizen Cold. Meanwhile, Cisco becomes suspicious of Harry.

S4·E20 Core

Therefore She Is

May 1, 2018 · 42 min

Barry and Team Flash team up with Gypsy to try to thwart Thinker's plan. Meanwhile, Cisco and Gypsy have a heart to heart talk about their relationship.

S4·E21 Core

Harry and the Harrisons

May 8, 2018 · 42 min

With DeVoe's Enlightenment device nearly complete, in order to disable it The Flash and his team must put their faith in an unlikely ally – Amunet Black. Meanwhile, Harry hits an a

S4·E22 Mytharc

Think Fast

May 15, 2018 · 41 min

When DeVoe assaults an A.R.G.U.S. facility to complete his Enlightenment Machine, Barry realizes the only way he can stop him is if he allows Cisco and Caitlin to accompany him int

S4·E23 Mytharc

We Are The Flash

May 22, 2018 · 42 min

Team Flash gets help from a surprising ally in their battle against DeVoe.

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