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The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 7

Every episode of The Flash Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Flash Season 7!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Flash Season 7 Episode 2 - The Speed of Thought
    8.1/10(2880 votes)

    S7:E2

    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. Meanwhile, Eva must face a shattering truth.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Gabriel Garza, Jonathan Butler

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  2. The Flash Season 7 Episode 17 - Heart of the Matter (1)
    7.2/10(1890 votes)

    S7:E17

    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 destroy Central City.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Eric Wallace, Lauren Barnett

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  3. The Flash Season 7 Episode 1 - All's Wells That Ends Wells
    7.1/10(2813 votes)

    S7:E1

    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 realization inside the Mirrorverse and Cecile faces off with Rosa Dillon.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writers:Lauren Certo, Sam Chalsen

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  4. The Flash Season 7 Episode 5 - Fear Me
    7.1/10(2182 votes)

    S7:E5

    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 worst fear in order to beat this new threat. Meanwhile, Joe is surprised when Kristen Kramer from the Governor's Municipal Logistics Commission drops into CCPD for a visit. Iris warns her father to dig deeper on why Kristen is actually there. Caitlin and Frost argue about how to live their lives.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Flash Season 7 Episode 8 - The People v. Killer Frost
    7.1/10(2142 votes)

    S7:E8

    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 shocking discovery.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writers:Gabriel Garza, Jonathan Butler

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  6. The Flash Season 7 Episode 16 - P.O.W.
    7.1/10(1782 votes)

    S7:E16

    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 Kristen Kramer are hunted by a former colleague of hers.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writers:Kristen Kim, Dan Fisk

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  7. The Flash Season 7 Episode 12 - Good-Bye Vibrations
    7.0/10(2013 votes)

    S7:E12

    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 strikes and OG Team Flash must join together one final time to save the city.

    Director:Phil Chipera
    Writers:Jeff Hersh, Kelly Wheeler

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  8. The Flash Season 7 Episode 15 - Enemy at the Gates
    7.0/10(1847 votes)

    S7:E15

    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 from prison and claims to be reformed but Frost has her doubts.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Flash Season 7 Episode 18 - Heart of the Matter (2)
    6.9/10(2138 votes)

    S7:E18

    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 adversary: the villainous Godspeed.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writers:Eric Wallace, Kelly Wheeler

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  10. The Flash Season 7 Episode 7 - Growing Pains
    6.7/10(2014 votes)

    S7:E7

    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 with Kristen Kramer.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Sam Chalsen, Jess Carson

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  11. The Flash Season 7 Episode 6 - The One With The Nineties
    6.5/10(2218 votes)

    S7:E6

    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 visit.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Kelly Wheeler, Emily Palizzi

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  12. The Flash Season 7 Episode 4 - Central City Strong
    6.2/10(2288 votes)

    S7:E4

    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 and Caitlin suspects something is off with Frost. Iris is forced to look at a dark moment in her past.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Flash Season 7 Episode 13 - Masquerade
    6.0/10(1839 votes)

    S7:E13

    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. Joe investigates Kristen Kramer's old military ties and discovers an unsettling truth.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writers:Sam Chalsen, Christina M. Walker

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  14. The Flash Season 7 Episode 10 - Family Matters (1)
    5.8/10(1989 votes)

    S7:E10

    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 consequences; Joe and Cisco make life-altering decisions.

    Director:Phil Chipera
    Writers:Lauren Barnett, Emily Palizzi

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  15. The Flash Season 7 Episode 9 - Timeless
    5.7/10(2063 votes)

    S7:E9

    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 fear to Kamilla.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writers:Joshua V. Gilbert, Kristen Kim

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  16. The Flash Season 7 Episode 11 - Family Matters (2)
    5.7/10(2085 votes)

    S7:E11

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

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Flash Season 7 Episode 3 - Mother
    5.4/10(2735 votes)

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Eric Wallace, Kristen Kim

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  18. The Flash Season 7 Episode 14 - Rayo De Luz
    4.7/10(2121 votes)

    S7:E14

    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 she appears to be.

    Director:Danielle Panabaker
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Speed of Thought" is the best rated episode of The Flash season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,880 votes. Directed by Alexandra La Roche and written by Gabriel Garza, Jonathan Butler, it aired on March 9, 2021. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Heart of the Matter (1)".