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The Flash · Season 1

The Flash season 1 episode 2: Fastest Man Alive

Aired 14 October 201441 minRated TV-PG

6.9TMDB · 92 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Flash Season 1 in Australia

The Flash season 1 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99, Fetch TV from $29.99 and Prime Video Store from $29.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Fastest Man Alive”

Barry changes into the Flash when six gunmen storm a university event honoring a scientist, but his heroics don't match up to his expectations. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak."

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 23 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 41 minutes.
  • Directed by David Nutter, written by Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns and Greg Berlanti.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 (92 votes).

The Flash trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

The Flash trailerPlay video: The Flash trailer

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
David Nutter
Writers
Andrew KreisbergGeoff JohnsGreg Berlanti
Guest stars
Ronald Patrick Thompson as SamaritanSeth Whittaker as Security GuardSuzanne Ristic as TenantWilliam Sadler as Simon StaggMichasha Armstrong as JavaEvelyn Chew as WomanEmily Delahunty as PaigePatrick Roccas as Prison Guard

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Flash Season 1

Previous · S01E01Pilot7 October 2014Next · S01E03Things You Can't Outrun21 October 2014
  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23

Every episode of Season 1The Flash episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.