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The Flash: Season 7

18 episodes Premiered Mar 2, 2021 Updated Oct 2, 2026

The seventh season of The Flash begins in the immediate aftermath of a cliffhanger that left the antagonist Mirror Monarch victorious and at large within Central City. Barry Allen is tasked with regrouping his allies to confront this threat while simultaneously searching for a method to reconnect with his wife, Iris West-Allen, who remains missing. With the assistance of the rest of Team Flash, Barry eventually succe

Previously on The Flash

Season 7 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Barry Allen is a CSI investigator who gained super speed after being struck by lightning and surviving a nine-month coma.
  • ⚡ Barry’s powers originated from the explosion of a particle accelerator, which also led him to meet his core team members.
  • ⚡ Team Flash consists of allies including Cisco Ramon, Harrison Wells, and Caitlin Snow who assist Barry in his operations.
  • ⚡ The previous season concluded with Mirror Monarch successfully seizing control and Iris West-Allen becoming missing.
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Season overview

The seventh season of The Flash begins in the immediate aftermath of a cliffhanger that left the antagonist Mirror Monarch victorious and at large within Central City. Barry Allen is tasked with regrouping his allies to confront this threat while simultaneously searching for a method to reconnect with his wife, Iris West-Allen, who remains missing. With the assistance of the rest of Team Flash, Barry eventually succeeds in defeating Mirror Master. However, the resolution of this conflict carries significant unintended consequences. The victory inadvertently unleashes a new, more powerful, and devastating threat upon Central City. This emerging danger poses a severe risk to the stability of the team and creates deep friction that threatens to tear Barry Allen’s marriage apart. As the season progresses, the narrative focuses on the fallout of these events and the struggle to maintain unity in the face of escalating peril. The season also features the introduction of the character Mark Blaine, also known as Chillblaine, who recurs throughout the season as part of the series' ongoing expansion of its cast and narrative scope, contributing to the challenges faced by Barry and his associates during this tumultuous period.

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Season 7 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 7: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S7·E1 Mytharc

All's Wells That Ends Wells

Mar 2, 2021 · 42 min

When an experiment to save Barry's speed backfires, Nash Wells searches for a way to save The Flash and comes up with a dangerous plan. Meanwhile, Iris makes a startling realizatio

S7·E2 Core

The Speed of Thought

Mar 9, 2021 · 42 min

When Barry suddenly gains the power of speed thinking, he attempts to use his new gift to save Iris. While Barry is thrilled with his new power, Cisco is hesitant to trust it. Mean

S7·E3 Core

Mother

Mar 16, 2021 · 42 min

As Eva becomes more powerful, Barry and team must find a way to stop her. They are shocked when an old friend - Sue Dearbon risks her life to help.

S7·E4 Core

Central City Strong

Mar 23, 2021 · 42 min

The Flash must deal with Abra Kadabra's sudden return to Central City. The villain is back with a vengeance and a score to settle. Meanwhile, Allegra deals with a tricky situation

S7·E5 Core

Fear Me

Mar 30, 2021 · 42 min

When a powerful new villain, Psych, channels and amplifies everyone's fears in order to wreak havoc on Central City, Barry realizes, with Cecile's help, that he must face his own w

S7·E6 Core

The One With The Nineties

Apr 6, 2021 · 42 min

Cisco and Chester travel back in time and get stuck in 1998, repeating the same day over and over again. The key to returning home is at Chester's childhood home but he refuses to

S7·E7 Core

Growing Pains

Apr 13, 2021 · 42 min

When a mysterious ice powered enemy frames Frost for a brutal crime, she must find a way to clear her name; Barry and Iris have a surprise houseguest, and Joe continues to deal wit

S7·E8 Core

The People v. Killer Frost

May 4, 2021 · 42 min

With Frost facing an unjust punishment for her past crimes, Caitlin goes to great lengths to save her sister. Meanwhile, Barry's efforts to protect Speed Force Nora lead to a shock

S7·E9 Mytharc

Timeless

May 11, 2021 · 42 min

After a devastating betrayal, Barry turns to Timeless Wells for help. Meanwhile, Iris leads Team Citizen down a dangerous road in search of answers, and Cisco confides his biggest

S7·E10 Core

Family Matters (1)

May 18, 2021 · 42 min

Iris is pushed to the limit as she seeks to uncover the mysterious truth about Psych; Barry initiates a new training system, that could potentially backfire, with devastating conse

S7·E11 Core

Family Matters (2)

May 25, 2021 · 42 min

Barry and Iris come together to try and stop a dangerous force from destroying Central City.

S7·E12 Core

Good-Bye Vibrations

Jun 8, 2021 · 42 min

Cisco and Kamilla tell the team they are leaving Central City. However, Barry, Iris and Caitlin don't have much time to digest the news because a new version of Rainbow Raider stri

S7·E13 Core

Masquerade

Jun 15, 2021 · 42 min

Cecile is forced to confront her past in order to break free from a psychic prison. Meanwhile, Chester takes over for Cisco but makes a mistake that puts Barry in serious danger. J

S7·E14 Core

Rayo De Luz

Jun 22, 2021 · 41 min

When Ultraviolet returns to Central City, Allegra is determined to find her cousin and change her heart. Meanwhile, Joe finds evidence that Kristen Kramer may not be the good cop s

S7·E15 Core

Enemy at the Gates

Jun 29, 2021 · 42 min

When an army of Godspeeds attack Central City, Barry and Iris must put their family plans on hold and focus on the latest threat to their home. Meanwhile, Chillblaine is released f

S7·E16 Core

P.O.W.

Jul 6, 2021 · 42 min

John Diggle arrives in Central City with a weapon to help Barry stop the Godspeed War. Meanwhile, Allegra and Ultraviolet's new bond is put to the ultimate test, while Joe and Kris

S7·E17 Mytharc

Heart of the Matter (1)

Jul 13, 2021 · 42 min

Barry and Iris greet their future children, XS and Bart, only for a shocking secret to threaten their new familial harmony. Meanwhile, the Godspeed war intensifies and threatens to

S7·E18 Mytharc

Heart of the Matter (2)

Jul 20, 2021 · 42 min

The Flash enlists a host of speedster allies, including Iris and his children from the future - Bart and Nora West-Allen - to end the speedster war and defeat a deadly new adversar

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