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The Flash: Season 9

13 episodes Premiered Feb 8, 2023 Updated Oct 2, 2026

In the ninth season of The Flash, Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen focus on reconnecting and strengthening their relationship following the definitive defeat of the Reverse Flash. The narrative arc begins as a dangerous group of Rogues arrives in Central City, led by a formidable new threat. Barry and his team are forced to confront these adversaries, requiring them to overcome significant odds to protect the city. As

Previously on The Flash

Season 9 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Barry Allen gained superhuman speed after being struck by lightning and emerging from a nine-month coma.
  • ⚡ The Flash's powers originated from the explosion of a particle accelerator.
  • ⚡ Barry Allen works alongside a team that includes Cisco Ramon, Harrison Wells, and Caitlin Snow.
  • ⚡ Mark Blaine, known as Chillblaine, has been a recurring character in the series since season seven.
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Season overview

In the ninth season of The Flash, Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen focus on reconnecting and strengthening their relationship following the definitive defeat of the Reverse Flash. The narrative arc begins as a dangerous group of Rogues arrives in Central City, led by a formidable new threat. Barry and his team are forced to confront these adversaries, requiring them to overcome significant odds to protect the city. As the conflict with the Rogues concludes, a new, deadly adversary emerges to challenge Barry Allen's legacy as a hero. This development sets the stage for the final confrontation of the series. Throughout this season, Barry and Team Flash are pushed to their absolute limits as they prepare to save Central City one last time. The season also features the promotion of Jon Cor, who portrays Mark Blaine, also known as Chillblaine, to a series regular role. As the culmination of the series, the season focuses on the ultimate test of Barry Allen's capabilities and his commitment to his role as the fastest man alive in the face of his most challenging battle yet.

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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S9·E1 Mytharc

Wednesday Ever After

Feb 8, 2023 · 43 min

Barry creates a map book to guide him and Iris throughout their future in order to keep her safe, but the results are not what he expected, and instead, they relive the same day ov

S9·E2 Core

Hear No Evil

Feb 15, 2023 · 43 min

Barry feels guilty for what happened to Caitlin, and Mark comes up with a plan that makes everyone skeptical. Meanwhile, Red Death looms in Central City and commands that failure i

S9·E3 Core

Rogues of War

Feb 22, 2023 · 43 min

Barry and Iris start to put together the pieces of what's happening in Central City and believe they know what the Rogues are after. Team Flash works together and recruits some unl

S9·E4 Core

Mask of the Red Death (1)

Mar 1, 2023 · 43 min

The Flash is forced to make an impossible choice. With the power out in the city, Team Flash calls upon the Rogue Squad to help as Iris is visited by an old friend. Joe and Cecile

S9·E5 Core

Mask of the Red Death (2)

Mar 8, 2023 · 43 min

As the Red Death wreaks havoc on Central City, Barry and Iris come up with a plan and turn to Cecile for help. Barry is faced with what he thinks was his greatest mistake and the R

S9·E6 Core

The Good, the Bad and the Lucky

Mar 15, 2023 · 42 min

As Barry and Iris prepare for their new life, luck changes for those in Central City. Cecile takes on a case with Allegra's help, involving a string of unfortunate – and highly une

S9·E7 Core

Wildest Dreams

Mar 29, 2023 · 42 min

Iris is visited by Nia Nal, as she needs Iris' help. When Iris and Nia fall into a fever dream and explore different possibilities for their lives, Barry, Chester, Allegra, and Cec

S9·E8 Core

Partners in Time

Apr 5, 2023 · 43 min

A seemingly simple mold inspection at S.T.A.R. Labs leads to unexpected time anomalies. Barry and Iris try to make sense of the confusion - and figure out how to get back to their

S9·E9 Core

It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

Apr 26, 2023 · 43 min

Team Flash throws a surprise birthday party for Barry, but things go terribly awry when Ramsey Rosso crashes the festivities.

S9·E10 Core

A New World (1)

May 3, 2023 · 43 min

As Iris receives word of a career milestone, Barry is suddenly nowhere to be found. In trying to get back home, Barry runs across many familiar faces. Khione continues to figure ou

S9·E11 Core

A New World (2)

May 10, 2023 · 42 min

Iris is alarmed by Barry's disappearance and Cecile assures her everything will be ok, but does she know that for certain? Team Flash is affected by a mysterious substance and Khio

S9·E12 Mytharc

A New World (3)

May 17, 2023 · 42 min

Team Flash works together to figure out how to protect Barry, all while being very careful who they trust. Cecile is skeptical of the plan after an unsuccessful attempt. Khione's c

S9·E13 Mytharc

A New World (4)

May 24, 2023 · 43 min

The Flash, the fastest man alive, is tasked with his greatest challenge yet, to save the timeline and save existence. Friends old and new gather for an epic battle to save Central

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