Fair rating?The Flash· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
Forensic scientist Barry Allen is struck by lightning and doused in chemical products that afford him superhuman speed, which he learns to control with help from Tina McGee, a scientist from S.T.A.R. Labs. Barry's brother, policeman Jay Allen, is murdered by his corrupt ex-partner, Nicholas Pike, the leader of a vicious gang of criminals.
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#2In Season 1of 11 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 11 rated episodes
+1.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.8
1990First airedSeptember 20, 1990
Guest stars
Vito D'Ambrosioas Tony Bellows
Biff Manardas Michael Murphy
Richard Belzeras Joe Kline
Justin Burnetteas Shawn Allen
M. Emmet Walshas Henry Allen
Michael Naderas Nicolas Pike
Priscilla Pointeras Nora AllenBrad 'Cat' Sevyas Waiter
Paula Marshallas Iris West
Tim Thomersonas Jay Allen
Wayne Péréas Rick
Lycia Naffas LilaJan Stangoas Young Mother
David L. Crowleyas Swat CaptainCrew
Robert IscoveDirector
Danny BilsonWriter
Paul De MeoWriter
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