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Premiered

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Ended: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

When does The Flash Season 3 come out?

The Flash Season 3 premiered Tuesday, October 4, 2016 on The CW and ended Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The season has 23 episodes.

Forensic scientist Barry Allen, aka The Flash, is living his dream life. His parents are alive. He's dating beautiful, smart Iris West. And he's able to stand back and let the new speedster in town, Kid Flash, step in to protect Central City. But the better Barry's life gets, the more dangerous it becomes. His nemesis, Reverse Flash, warns Barry of serious repercussions if he remains in the alternate Flashpoint universe: In addition to memory loss, his powers will fade. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide whether to continue life as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash. As Barry deals with his identity crisis, he and the S.T.A.R. Labs team fight off lethal threats from the God of Speed, Savitar.

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1. Flashpoint

Barry is living his dream life – his parents are alive, he’s asked Iris West on a date and he can finally be a normal guy as Central City has another speedster, Kid Flash, running around saving the city. When Barry starts forgetting parts of his old life, the Reverse Flash taunts his nemesis and tells him that there will be serious repercussions for Barry and the ones he loves if he continues to live in this alternate universe. In addition to losing his memories, his powers will also start to fade. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide if he wants to continue to live in this world as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

2. Paradox

Barry realizes the effects from Flashpoint are much greater than he thought. Meanwhile, Barry meets new co-worker Julian Albert and is surprised by Julian's immediate disdain for him.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

3. Magenta

Barry and Team Flash are thrilled to reunite with Earth-2 Wells and Jesse. Wells confides to Barry and Caitlin that Jesse has all the powers of a speedster and has been saving people on his Earth. He is concerned about her safety and wants them to talk her out of using her powers. Meanwhile, Magenta, a new meta who can control metal, terrorizes the city.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

4. The New Rogues

Barry continues to train Jesse and when a new meta human, Mirror Master, appears on the scene he lets her tag along. Mirror Master has teamed up with his old partner, Top, and is looking for Snart to even a score. Jesse is quick to join the chase but defies one of Barry’s orders which results in disastrous consequences.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

5. Monster

Caitlin goes to her mother to help understand the meta-human powers growing inside her. Meanwhile Barry tries to convince Julian to allow him to help investigate a new human meta-attack on Central City.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

6. Shade

When Wally starts having dreams about being Kid Flash, Barry realizes he has to tell Wally, Iris and Joe about what happened to Wally in Flashpoint in order to keep him safe.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

7. Killer Frost

Caitlin uses her powers to save Barry but as her mother predicted, the effort unleashes her inner Killer Frost. Killer Frost goes on a rampage looking for Dr. Alchemy, kidnapping Julian and battling both The Flash and Vibe. Meanwhile, Joe and H.R. have a heart to heart talk.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

8. Invasion! (II)

When aliens called the Dominators attack Central City, Barry speeds over to Star City to ask the Green Arrow for help in stopping them. Realizing the battle against the Dominators is bigger than they thought, they track down the Legends of Tomorrow, and Barry and Cisco create a breach to bring back a secret weapon – Supergirl. Once all of the super friends are assembled, they come up with a plan to attack but a shocking secret related to Flashpoint is revealed and suddenly no one is sure who they can trust. Meanwhile, Wally wants to join the battle against the aliens but Iris tells him he’s not ready. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I). It continues on Arrow S05E08 Invasion! (III) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow S02E07 Invasion! (IV).

Tuesday · 9 years ago

9. The Present Mid-season finale

With Alchemy and Savitar still looming threats, Barry is unable to focus on the Christmas holiday, and especially his relationship with Iris. Determined to stop Savitar, Barry goes to Earth-3 to get advice from Jay Garrick. Wally wants to help Barry fight Savitar and reveals that he’s been training with H.R, which doesn’t go over well with Barry. As Cisco faces his first Christmas without his brother Dante, old wounds are reopened.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

10. Borrowing Problems from the Future

Barry is tormented by his vision of the future where Iris is murdered by Savitar. When a criminal named Plunder shows up in Central City, Barry recalls the villain’s presence in his vision of the future and fears that if he catches Plunder, it will cement Iris’ fate. Confused about Barry’s hesitation to stop Plunder, Wally decides to step in as Kid Flash. Caitlin offers Julian a job.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

11. Dead or Alive

H.R.'s past catches up with him when a bounty hunter with vibe powers named Gypsy arrives in Central City to bring him back to Earth-19 to stand trial for his crime. It turns out inter-dimensional travel is illegal on their Earth. H.R. surrenders but when Barry and Cisco find out that H.R.’s only hope would be to challenge Gypsy to a fight to the death, they intercede and Cisco offers to fight Gypsy instead.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

12. Untouchable

Barry and the team at S.T.A.R. Labs work together to bring down Clive Yorkin, a criminal meta-human who is methodically killing people by causing them to decompose at an accelerated rate. Joe becomes his next target but it’s Iris who is caught in the crossfire. The Flash mentors Kid Flash and begins to elevate the newer speedster’s training to another level.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

13. Attack on Gorilla City (1)

When Jesse Quick informs the team that her father has been abducted, Barry, Caitlin, Cisco and Julian voyage to Earth-2 on a rescue mission to save Harry from Gorilla City. As they trek through the forest, Barry and the team are immediately captured and brought to Grodd. Grodd tells them he needs their help to stop Solovar, the leader of Gorilla City, as Solovar wants to invade Earth-1. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Jesse and Kid Flash hit the streets to stop a metahuman that can control gravity, with H.R. and Joe guiding them from S.T.A.R. Labs.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

14. Attack on Central City (2)

When Grodd and his army of gorillas bring the battle to Earth-1, The Flash and team must find a way to stop them before they destroy Central City. Gypsy returns to join the fight. Meanwhile, Jesse Quick decides she wants to stay with Wally on Earth-1.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

15. The Wrath of Savitar

While training with Barry, Wally starts to have visions of Savitar, which he hides from the team. A dangerous secret threatens Barry and Iris’ happiness.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

16. Into the Speed Force

Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry turns to the Speed Force for answers. H.R. gives Jesse some advice.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

17. Duet (II)

Barry and team are surprised when Mon-El and Hank Henshaw arrive on their Earth carrying a comatose Supergirl who was whammied by the Music Meister. Unable to wake her up, they turn to Team Flash to save her. However, the Music Meister surprises The Flash and puts him in a similar coma, one that Team Flash can't cure. Kara and Barry wake up without their powers in an alternate reality where life is like a musical and the only way to escape is by following the script, complete with singing and dancing, to the end. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E16 Star-Crossed (I).

Tuesday · 9 years ago

18. Abra Kadabra

The Flash fights a villain from Earth-19 called Abra Kadabra, who offers to reveal Savitar's identity in exchange for his release.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

19. The Once and Future Flash

Barry travels to the future to find out Savitar’s still unknown identity in the hopes of saving Iris. Upon his arrival in 2024, Barry encounters future versions of his Team Flash friends, who, following the death of Iris, have become very different people, profoundly impacted by their showdown with Savitar. It will be up to Barry to infuse a sense of hope back into the team, as he proves to be hero his future friends have been waiting for. Meanwhile, back in 2017, the hunt for Killer Frost continues.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

20. I Know Who You Are

Barry and the team meet Tracy Brand, a scientist, who may be the key to stopping Savitar. Unfortunately, Killer Frost is also after Tracy so Team Flash must battle their old friend, which proves to be particularly difficult for Cisco. Joe and Cecile’s relationship takes a big turn.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

21. Cause and Effect

Barry takes drastic measures to stop Savitar. Meanwhile, H.R. continues to push Tracy Brand to design the trap for Savitar and Killer Frost returns with an interesting proposal.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

22. Infantino Street

With only 24 hours left until Savitar murders Iris, Barry struggles to save the woman he loves and makes the choice to use any means necessary to do so. Realizing he has one option left to save her, The Flash turns to Captain Cold for help.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

23. Finish Line Finale

With nothing left to lose, Barry takes on Savitar.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

The Flash Season 3 guest stars

  • Rick Cosnett

    Rick Cosnett

    Eddie Thawne

  • Danielle Nicolet

    Danielle Nicolet

    Cecile Horton

  • Emily Bett Rickards

    Emily Bett Rickards

    Felicity Smoak

  • Mark Hamill

    Mark Hamill

    James Jesse / The Trickster

  • Wentworth Miller

    Wentworth Miller

    Leonard Snart / Captain Cold

  • Dominic Purcell

    Dominic Purcell

    Mick Rory / Heat Wave

  • Nicholas Gonzalez

    Nicholas Gonzalez

    Dante Ramon

  • Franz Drameh

    Franz Drameh

    Jefferson 'Jax' Jackson / Firestorm

  • Tobin Bell

    Tobin Bell

    Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited)

  • Joey King

    Joey King

    Frankie Kane / Magenta

  • Grey Damon

    Grey Damon

    Sam Scudder / Mirror Master

  • Greg Grunberg

    Greg Grunberg

    Tom Patterson

  • Christina Brucato

    Christina Brucato

    Lily Stein

  • Jerry Wasserman

    Jerry Wasserman

    President

  • Lisa MacFadden

    Lisa MacFadden

    Anne

  • Stephen Huszar

    Stephen Huszar

    Jared Morillo / Plunder

The Flash Season 3 FAQ

When does The Flash Season 3 come out?

The Flash Season 3 premiered Tuesday, October 4, 2016 on The CW.

How many episodes are in The Flash Season 3?

The Flash Season 3 has 23 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Flash Season 3 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Flash Season 3 finale?

The The Flash Season 3 finale (Episode 23) aired Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

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