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The Flash · Season 5

The Flash season 5 episode 4: News Flash

Aired 30 October 201841 minRated TV-PG

7.1TMDB · 31 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Flash Season 5 in Australia

The Flash season 5 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 $7.99, Fetch TV from $44.99 and Prime Video Store from $29.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “News Flash”

Barry and Iris face the ultimate parenting test when Team Flash battles Spin, a savvy millennial armed with meta tech, and a dangerous agenda for their daughter, Nora. Ralph is feeling defeated until an unlikely source issues a challenge to help boost his confidence.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 41 minutes.
  • Directed by Brent Crowell, written by Lauren Certo and Kelly Wheeler.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (31 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
Brent Crowell
Writers
Lauren CertoKelly Wheeler
Guest stars
Kiana Madeira as Spencer YoungRob Compton as Detective RowellDerek Kwan as Uniformed CopAndy Nez as Plant ForemanKlarc Jerome Wilson as Officer JonesChris Klein as Orlin Dwyer / Cicada

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Flash Season 5

Previous · S05E03The Death of Vibe23 October 2018Next · S05E05All Doll'd Up13 November 2018
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Every episode of Season 5The 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.