The Flash: Season 6
In the sixth season of The Flash, Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen navigate the emotional aftermath of the loss of their daughter. As they process this personal tragedy, the team at S.T.A.R. Labs is forced to confront a significant new threat that jeopardizes the safety of all of Central City. Simultaneously, the character Killer Frost experiences a near-death encounter that fundamentally alters her dynamic and relati
Season 6 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 gained superhuman speed after being struck by lightning.
- Barry operates as The Flash, the fastest man alive, to protect Central City from various threats.
- The protagonist works in collaboration with the team at S.T.A.R. Labs to fight criminals and metahumans.
- The series follows the ongoing life and challenges of Barry Allen following his emergence from a nine-month coma.
Season overview
In the sixth season of The Flash, Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen navigate the emotional aftermath of the loss of their daughter. As they process this personal tragedy, the team at S.T.A.R. Labs is forced to confront a significant new threat that jeopardizes the safety of all of Central City. Simultaneously, the character Killer Frost experiences a near-death encounter that fundamentally alters her dynamic and relationship with Caitlin. The season also focuses on the internal struggle of Barry Allen, who receives news regarding his own impending death. This revelation tests his resiliency and forces him to grapple with the challenge of fighting against his inevitable fate. The narrative arc centers on these personal and external pressures, examining how Barry and his allies manage the weight of these impending crises while continuing their mission to protect the city. The season explores themes of grief, the struggle against destiny, and the evolving bonds between the members of the team as they face their greatest threat to date.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Into The Void
Oct 8, 2019 · 42 min
While Barry and Iris deal with the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Nora, the team faces their greatest threat yet — one that threatens to destroy all of Central City. Meanwhi
A Flash of the Lightning
Oct 15, 2019 · 42 min
Faced with the news of his impending death, Barry's resiliency suffers as he struggles to fight fate. Meanwhile, Cecile's career as a D.A. conflicts with her identity when she cros
Dead Man Running
Oct 22, 2019 · 42 min
Knowing that Crisis is only weeks away, Barry prepares a member of Team Flash for life without him while hunting a terrifying meta-human with an unquenchable thirst. Meanwhile, Ral
There Will Be Blood
Oct 29, 2019 · 42 min
Barry's efforts to prepare Cisco for Crisis are derailed when Cisco schemes to save Barry's life instead. Meanwhile, Ramsey Rosso uses his deadly new abilities to save his own life
Kiss Kiss Breach Breach
Nov 5, 2019 · 42 min
Cisco's faith in his ability to fill Barry's shoes as Team Leader is upended when he learns of a shocking murder. Meanwhile, Killer Frost trusts no one except herself to hunt down
License to Elongate
Nov 19, 2019 · 42 min
Barry turns his attention to prepping Elongated Man for life after Crisis and without The Flash, but Ralph ultimately teaches Barry a lesson. Meanwhile, Cecile faces her own moment
The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (1)
Nov 26, 2019 · 42 min
As Barry Allen stands on the threshold of his impending death in Crisis, his convictions are tested when the monstrous Dr. Ramsey Rosso infects The Flash with a mysterious, halluci
The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (2)
Dec 3, 2019 · 42 min
With The Flash freshly infected by the monstrous Bloodwork, Iris and Cisco battle to help Barry take control of himself before he’s lost forever to Ramsey’s influence. Meanwhile, t
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three (III)
Dec 10, 2019 · 42 min
Pariah enlists Black Lightning to help stop the Anti-Monitor after Flash-90 shares what he learned from his battle in ‘Elseworlds.’ With the help of Black Lightning, Barry, Cisco a
Marathon
Feb 4, 2020 · 42 min
After "The Citizen" prints an explosive story, Iris' life is threatened; refusing to hide from her attackers, Iris sets out to expose a dangerous organization; Barry must face the
Love Is a Battlefield
Feb 11, 2020 · 42 min
Barry and Iris plan a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day but their evening is interrupted by an old foe - Amunet; Frost gets into the holiday spirit and attempts to help Allegra r
A Girl Named Sue
Feb 18, 2020 · 42 min
After months of searching for Sue Dearbon, Ralph gets a lead on her whereabouts and finally comes face to face with his missing client. However, Sue refuses to return home to her f
Grodd Friended Me
Feb 25, 2020 · 42 min
Feeling overwhelmed with all the changes since Crisis, Barry conducts an experiment that goes awry and puts him directly in Gorilla Grodd’s path. Expecting the worst, Barry is surp
Death of the Speed Force
Mar 10, 2020 · 42 min
Kid Flash returns to Central City with a Zen attitude and new tricks up his sleeve. While thrilled to see his family again, Wally confides to Barry that he returned because he thin
The Exorcism of Nash Wells
Mar 17, 2020 · 42 min
The Flash takes on a dangerous new meta named Sunshine. Cisco sets out to help Nash.
So Long and Goodnight
Apr 21, 2020 · 42 min
After Black Hole hires Rag Doll to kill Joe, Singh suggests he go into Witness Protection but Joe refuses to stop investigating Carver. While investigating Carver with Cisco, Ralp
Liberation
Apr 28, 2020 · 42 min
After recent events, Barry takes a closer look at his life with Iris. Eva makes a bold move.
Pay the Piper
May 5, 2020 · 41 min
When Godspeed returns, Barry turns to Hartley Rathaway for help. However, things get tense quickly after Barry realizes one of the changes from Crisis is that The Flash and Pied Pi
Success Is Assured
May 12, 2020 · 42 min
Barry considers a risky plan to save Iris from the Mirrorverse. Ralph attempts to stop Sue from making a grave mistake that could destroy her life.