7.345 minSeason 1 • Episode 22
LatestWith the help of an insane admirer who wants to be his sidekick, the Trickster escapes from police custody and places the Flash under his mind control.
When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
Costume
That rubber muscle suit is art, actually.
Practical Effects
Pre-digital speed effects that aged like fine wine.
Acting
John Wesley Shipp's earnest charm anchors the chaos.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Wesley Shipp hated the muscle suit so much he eventually got a thinner version, then played Henry Allen and Jay Garrick in the 2014 Flash series.
This was the first live-action Flash since the 1950s serials, and its cult following directly pressured WB into letting the 2014 version happen.
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