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The Flash S7E17 — Heart of the Matter (1)

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The Flash•Season 7•Episode 17

Heart of the Matter (1)

7.2/10 · 1,890 votesJul 13, 202142 min

Ranked #2 of 18 in Season 7•+0.7 vs season avg

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.

Directed byEric Dean Seaton

Written byEric Wallace, Lauren Barnett

Previous episodeE16 · P.O.W.Next episodeE18 · Heart of the Matter (2)

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Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin

Barry Allen / The Flash

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West-Allen

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow / Frost

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Cecile Horton

Kayla Compton

Kayla Compton

Allegra Garcia

Brandon McKnight

Brandon McKnight

Chester P. Runk

Jesse L. Martin

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Joe West

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Eric Wallace

Eric Wallace

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Lauren Barnett

Writer

Eric Dean Seaton

Eric Dean Seaton

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Brenton Spencer

Brenton Spencer

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Christopher Oakes

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Heart of the Matter (1)" is episode 17 of The Flash season 7. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,890 votes, ranking #2 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Eric Wallace, Lauren Barnett, it aired on July 13, 2021.

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