Fair rating?The Flash· Season 1 · Episode 9
Ghost in the Machine
In the 1950s, Central City's guardian was Desmond Powell, who fought crime as "The Nightshade". His nemesis, a criminal mastermind known as "The Ghost", is believed to have died after a confrontation, causing a guilt-stricken Powell to retire. However, the Ghost has in fact preserved himself in suspended animation and resurfaces in the 1990s, where he hijacks Central City's power grids and holds the city for ransom, forcing Powell to return to action and join forces with the Flash.
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#1In Season 1of 11 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 11 rated episodes
+1.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.8
1990First airedDecember 13, 1990
Guest stars
Vito D'Ambrosioas Tony Bellows
Mike Genoveseas Lt Warren Garfield
Biff Manardas Michael Murphy
Jason Bernardas Dr. Desmond Powell
Ian Abercrombieas Skip
Anthony Starkeas The Ghost
Sherrie Roseas Young Belle
Lois Nettletonas Belle CrockerFloyd Raglinas Tex
Crew
Bruce BilsonDirectorHoward ChaykinWriter
John Francis MooreWriter
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