The Flash
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When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
The Flash is a 1990 sci-fi action series following Barry Allen, a chemist transformed into the world's fastest man after a lightning strike through his crime lab. This original series ran for one season before cancellation, establishing the foundation for the iconic DC superhero character.
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John Wesley ShippBarry Allen / Flash
Amanda PaysChristina 'Tina' McGee
Alex DésertJulio Mendez
Lycia NaffLila
Corinne BohrerZoey
Jeri RyanFelicia Kane
Michael NaderNicholas Pike- Biff ManardMurphy
Angela BassettLinda Lake
David CassidySam Scudder
Priscilla PointerNora Allen
Robert HooksChief Arthur Cooper
Ken ForeeWhisper
M. Emmet WalshHenry Allen
Mark HamillThe Trickster
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pilot | 1990-09-20 | 94m | 7.3 |
| 02 | Out of Control | 1990-09-27 | 47m | 7.5 |
| 03 | Watching the Detectives | 1990-10-18 | 48m | 7.0 |
| 04 | Honor Among Thieves | 1990-10-25 | 46m | 7.0 |
| 05 | Double Vision | 1990-11-01 | 47m | 5.2 |
| 06 | Sins of the Father | 1990-11-08 | 47m | 7.0 |
| 07 | Child's Play | 1990-11-15 | 48m | 7.0 |
| 08 | Shroud of Death | 1990-11-29 | 47m | 7.0 |
| 09 | Ghost in the Machine | 1990-12-13 | 47m | 8.0 |
| 10 | Sight Unseen | 1991-01-10 | 48m | 8.0 |
| 11 | Beat the Clock | 1991-01-31 | 47m | 7.0 |
| 12 | The Trickster | 1991-02-07 | 48m | 7.7 |
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Is The Flash renewed or cancelled?
The Flash has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
The Flash — frequently asked
When did The Flash originally air?
The Flash premiered on September 20, 1990 on CBS.
How many seasons did The Flash have?
The series ran for 1 season with 22 episodes before being canceled.
Is The Flash canceled?
Yes, the 1990 series was canceled after its first season, though the character has since appeared in multiple TV adaptations and the DC Arrowverse.
What is The Flash about?
The series follows Barry Allen, a chemist who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning in his crime lab, using his powers to fight crime as The Flash.
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