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The Flash

5/14/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash5/14/19

TV Reviews The Flash5/14/19

Tragedy and triumph elevate the Flash fifth season finale

Scott Von Doviak

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5/7/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash5/7/19

TV Reviews The Flash5/7/19

Team Flash settles its family differences as the Cicada saga nears its end

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4/30/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash4/30/19

TV Reviews The Flash4/30/19

Nora breaks bad with the young Rogues on a crowded hour of The Flash

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4/23/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash4/23/19

TV Reviews The Flash4/23/19

A fast and furious hour of The Flash is all about family

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4/16/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash4/16/19

TV Reviews The Flash4/16/19

Nora's origin story is revealed in a Flash-forward episode, with mixed results

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3/19/19

9:45 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash3/19/19

TV Reviews The Flash3/19/19

The Flash hits its stride as secrets are spilled and new threats arise

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3/12/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash3/12/19

TV Reviews The Flash3/12/19

An eventful hour of The Flash can't quite close out the Cicada saga

Scott Von Doviak

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3/5/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash3/5/19

TV Reviews The Flash3/5/19

Gorilla Grodd and King Shark battle too briefly on The Flash

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2/12/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash2/12/19

TV Reviews The Flash2/12/19

XS plays Russian Doll as The Flash races through time loops

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2/5/19

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash2/5/19

TV Reviews The Flash2/5/19

The Flash turns off the power for a stripped-down hour of action and suspense

Scott Von Doviak

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1/29/19

9:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash1/29/19

TV Reviews The Flash1/29/19

The Flash plays tricks with memory as another plan to defeat Cicada fizzles

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1/22/19

10:06 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash1/22/19

TV Reviews The Flash1/22/19

Cicada remains the weak link on an otherwise solid outing of The Flash

Scott Von Doviak

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1/15/19

9:50 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash1/15/19

TV Reviews The Flash1/15/19

The Flash is sidelined as the supporting cast takes center stage

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12/9/18

9:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash12/9/18

TV Reviews The Flash12/9/18

The Flash swaps bodies with Green Arrow as the "Elseworlds" crossover begins

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12/4/18

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash12/4/18

TV Reviews The Flash12/4/18

The Flash celebrates 100 episodes with a romp through the show's past

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11/27/18

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash11/27/18

TV Reviews The Flash11/27/18

Cicada's origin is revealed in a belated Thanksgiving episode of The Flash

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11/20/18

10:05 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash11/20/18

TV Reviews The Flash11/20/18

Killer Frost returns with a new origin story on an listless outing of The Flash

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11/13/18

10:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash11/13/18

TV Reviews The Flash11/13/18

The Flash focuses on family drama but finds time for a creepy new foe

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10/30/18

9:55 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash10/30/18

TV Reviews The Flash10/30/18

The Flash tackles fake news in a rare bid for political relevance

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10/23/18

9:00 PM

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TV Reviews The Flash10/23/18

TV Reviews The Flash10/23/18

Team Flash gets a new member with a familiar face

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