1 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:08,726 To understand what I'm about to tell you, you need to do something first. 2 00:00:08,880 --> 00:00:11,770 You need to believe in the impossible. Can you do that? 3 00:00:11,920 --> 00:00:14,764 Good. You see that red blur? That's me. 4 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:17,041 That too. 5 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:18,601 There I am again. 6 00:00:21,920 --> 00:00:23,524 My name is Barry Allen. 7 00:00:23,680 --> 00:00:25,808 I am the fastest man alive. 8 00:00:29,840 --> 00:00:34,004 My story is pretty simple. My whole life, I've been running. 9 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:35,286 Usually from bullies. 10 00:00:35,440 --> 00:00:36,851 Sometimes I escaped. 11 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:39,967 Sometimes I did not. 12 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:41,360 Tell me what happened. 13 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:43,528 Those guys were picking on kids... 14 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:46,843 ...just because they thought they weren't cool. It wasn't right. 15 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:49,651 - I know. - I guess I wasn't fast enough. 16 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:53,043 No. You have such a good heart, Barry. 17 00:00:53,200 --> 00:00:55,806 And it's better to have a good heart than fast legs. 18 00:00:56,320 --> 00:00:58,687 Hello? I'm home. 19 00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:01,127 - Barry got into a fight. - Oh, yeah? 20 00:01:01,280 --> 00:01:03,248 And he won. 21 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:04,925 Way to go, Slugger- 22 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:08,245 Oh, and no more fighting. 23 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:29,529 But after that night, I was running from something much scarier. 24 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:32,331 - Henry! Henry! - Something I could never explain. 25 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:34,289 Something impossible. 26 00:01:37,560 --> 00:01:39,005 - Mom! Morn! - Barry, don't! 27 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:41,441 - Get back! - Mom! 28 00:01:42,320 --> 00:01:44,561 - Mom! - Ah! 29 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:46,484 MQfn! 30 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:48,290 - Nora! - Stay back! 31 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:50,010 Nora, hold on! 32 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:52,405 Run, Barry. Run! 33 00:01:55,080 --> 00:01:56,491 Mom? 34 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:58,081 Dad? 35 00:02:09,920 --> 00:02:11,206 Sorry. 36 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,404 Second robbery this week. 37 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:17,961 The teller lD'd Clyde Mardon as the shooter. 38 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:21,044 What? Oh, jeez, the Mardon brothers are back? 39 00:02:21,240 --> 00:02:22,480 What do we got? 40 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:25,007 Perps took the bank, shot out the cameras... 41 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:27,089 ...and killed the security guard there. 42 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:29,891 I got unis kicking in doors of their known associates. 43 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:33,050 - CSI been over it? - No. 44 00:02:33,520 --> 00:02:34,567 Where's Allen? 45 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:38,484 Unh! Sorry, 80")'- 46 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:43,001 - You can't keep covering for him. - Coming through. 47 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:46,369 - I have to carry on without him. - Sorry I'm late, Captain Singh. 48 00:02:46,560 --> 00:02:49,370 What was it this time? Forget to set your alarm clock? 49 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:52,530 Before you answer, the excuse you gave last time was car trouble. 50 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:54,762 Wanna know why that one was memorable? 51 00:02:54,920 --> 00:02:57,890 - I do not own a car. - He was running an errand for me. 52 00:02:58,040 --> 00:02:59,929 Barry, did you get me what I asked for? 53 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:03,969 Yeah. Yeah, I did. 54 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:07,164 I have it right... 55 00:03:07,560 --> 00:03:08,607 ...here. 56 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:12,091 I had a few bites of it. 57 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:33,089 Getaway car is a Mustang Shelby GT500. 58 00:03:33,240 --> 00:03:36,562 Shelbys have a rear super-wide tire specific to that model. 59 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:38,643 Twelve inches with an asymmetrical tread. 60 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:41,768 And there's something else. 61 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:44,480 Thanks. 62 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:52,567 Fecal excrement. Animal, I'd guess. 63 00:03:52,720 --> 00:03:54,927 My dad gave me that pen... 64 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:56,923 ...before he died. 65 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,330 Sorry. 66 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:14,526 Okay, I am ready to see this atom smasher... Smashing. 67 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:16,330 There was a shooting today. 68 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:18,568 Your dad needs me to process some evidence. 69 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:21,690 I don't know if we're gonna make it to S.T.A.R. Labs. 70 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,047 Seeing this thing turn on is, like, your dream. 71 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:27,562 Your sad little, nerdy dream. Besides, I canceled a date for this. 72 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:29,643 Hands off my fries. 73 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:31,211 Unbelievable. 74 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:34,284 I'm stress eating over my dissertation. 75 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:37,125 We started selling cronuts at Jitters. I ate two today. 76 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:40,443 If I don't graduate soon, I'm gonna be more muffin top than woman. 77 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:41,965 You look amazing. 78 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:49,282 What is so important about this particle accelerator, anyway? 79 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:53,809 Harrison Wells' work in Quantum Theory is light-years ahead of anything at CERN. 80 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:56,440 You're not speaking English. 81 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:57,681 Okay. 82 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:01,604 Just imagine... 83 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:07,290 ...that that dot is everything the human race has ever learned until this moment. 84 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:08,566 That include twerking? 85 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:11,849 That is everything we could learn from the particle accelerator. 86 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:13,769 It's a new way of looking at physics. 87 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:17,606 It will literally change the way that we think about everything. 88 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:19,569 You've gotta get a girlfriend. 89 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:22,246 - Hey, leave him alone. He's working. - Hi, Dad. 90 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:25,483 Your test thingy is done. 91 00:05:27,480 --> 00:05:29,642 The Mardon brothers are hiding on a farm. 92 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:32,451 The fecal matter I found on the street was cow manure... 93 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:35,962 ...which contained traces of Oxytetracycline. It's an antibiotic. 94 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:39,847 There are only four farms in the area that still use it in their feed. 95 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,244 Bet you find a really sweet Shelby parked at one of them. 96 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:45,807 Dad, seeing as how Barry solved your poop problem... 97 00:05:45,960 --> 00:05:48,247 ...how about letting him go to S.T.A.R. Labs? 98 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,049 - Fine, go. - Yes. 99 00:05:52,760 --> 00:05:53,807 Thank you, Joe. 100 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:06,442 So, Barry, how was your trip? Did you find proof of the impossible in Starling City? 101 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:09,888 Or did you just make my dad mad for no reason? 102 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:15,682 Actually, while I was away, I had a chance to think about... 103 00:06:15,840 --> 00:06:18,241 ...you know, relationships. 104 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:20,246 How I'm not in one... 105 00:06:20,440 --> 00:06:23,728 ...and you're not in one, either. 106 00:06:23,880 --> 00:06:27,566 - And you're my best friend, Iris. - You're mine too. 107 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:29,006 Why else would I be here? 108 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:32,204 - That's not what I meant. What... - I know what you're gonna say. 109 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:33,566 I'm not sure you do. 110 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:36,929 Even though we pretty much grew up in the same house together... 111 00:06:37,120 --> 00:06:39,487 ...and we're kind of like brother and sister... 112 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:42,644 ...because we're not brother and sister, it can get really... 113 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:44,609 ...weird to talk to me about girls. 114 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:47,525 But I just want you to know that it shouldn't be awkward. 115 00:06:47,680 --> 00:06:50,889 There is nothing I want more than for you to meet the right person... 116 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:55,364 ...that totally loves and adores you for the amazing guy that you are. 117 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,529 Took the words right out of my mouth. 118 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:02,490 Aren't you glad I know you so well? 119 00:07:11,320 --> 00:07:13,004 Thank you. 120 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:15,563 My name is Harrison Wells. 121 00:07:15,720 --> 00:07:19,008 Tonight, the future begins. 122 00:07:19,160 --> 00:07:21,686 The work my team and I will do here... 123 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:23,968 ...will change our understanding of physics... 124 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:26,282 ...will bring about advancements in power... 125 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:28,365 ...advancements in medicine. 126 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:32,570 And trust me, that future will be here faster than you think. 127 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:37,846 No! Hey, my laptop. It's got my dissertation. 128 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:46,490 I'm sorry. 129 00:07:58,360 --> 00:08:01,091 All right, kid, you don't have to do this, all right? 130 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:04,449 Just give me back my friend's bag, and we'll call it even. 131 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:06,770 Okay? 132 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:10,161 Barry. 133 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:12,081 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 134 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,325 Freeze! Police! 135 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:20,201 Or do you want to find out the hard way you're not faster than a bullet? 136 00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:26,808 Who is that guy, and what is he so proud of? 137 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:29,930 - So he caught a mugger. - He's a transfer from Keystone. 138 00:08:30,080 --> 00:08:32,321 Started a few weeks ago. Eddie Thawne. 139 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:35,802 Oh, that's Detective Pretty Boy. 140 00:08:36,680 --> 00:08:38,603 That's what my dad calls him. 141 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:41,923 Says he actually keeps score when it comes to arrests. 142 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:44,486 He is pretty, though. 143 00:08:49,880 --> 00:08:51,848 This is the last farm on Barry's list. 144 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:54,925 Look, I know the kid's smart, but you said it yourself... 145 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:58,004 ...sometimes he's chasing flying pigs. 146 00:08:58,160 --> 00:09:00,401 Well, let's check it out anyway. 147 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:13,291 I'm Linda Park, and we're live outside S.T.A.R. Labs... 148 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,966 ...despite the weather, which will only get worse. 149 00:09:16,120 --> 00:09:19,567 The torrential downpour has in no way affected the particle accelerator... 150 00:09:19,720 --> 00:09:24,123 ...which is running smoothly according to S. T.A.R. Lab CEO Harrison Wells. 151 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:58,323 - Whoa. - Mardon. 152 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:09,009 I've got a plane to catch. 153 00:10:13,560 --> 00:10:14,925 What the hell? 154 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:25,331 - Unh. - Chyre, hang in there. 155 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:35,850 Wait, we are now being told to evacuate the facility. 156 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,844 The storm caused a malfunction to the primary cooling system. 157 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:42,288 Officials are now trying to shut down the particle accelerator... 158 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:45,171 ...but so far have been unable to regain control of the... 159 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:38,729 - What happened to him? - Hit by lightning. 160 00:11:38,920 --> 00:11:40,251 How's he still alive? 161 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:42,607 Go. 162 00:11:42,800 --> 00:11:44,962 No heartbeat. CBC Chem 24, type and cross four. 163 00:11:45,120 --> 00:11:47,168 - Bag him. - You can't be in here. 164 00:11:47,320 --> 00:11:48,970 - I'm family. - Charge paddles. 165 00:11:49,120 --> 00:11:50,281 - Barry! - Clear. 166 00:12:05,240 --> 00:12:06,651 What are you doing? 167 00:12:07,040 --> 00:12:09,771 - He likes this song. - How could you possibly know that? 168 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:12,730 I checked his Facebook page. I mean, he can hear everything, right? 169 00:12:14,120 --> 00:12:17,124 Auditory functions are the last sensory faculties to degenerate. 170 00:12:17,280 --> 00:12:20,887 Can't read my No, he can't read my poker face 171 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:23,810 - Oh, my God. - Where am I? 172 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:26,804 - He's up. - Dr. Wells, get down to the Cortex now. 173 00:12:26,960 --> 00:12:30,089 BP 170 over 110, pulse 120. Pupils equally reactive to light. 174 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:33,490 Look at me. Look at me Whoa, whoa. Relax. 175 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:36,689 Everything's okay, man. You're at S.T.A.R. Labs. 176 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:38,444 S.T.A.R. Labs? Who are you? 177 00:12:38,600 --> 00:12:41,649 I'm Cisco Ramon. She's Caitlin... Dr. Snow. 178 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:44,565 - I need you to urinate in this. - Not this second. 179 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:48,361 - What is happening? What is going on? - You were struck by lightning, dude. 180 00:12:48,920 --> 00:12:49,967 What? 181 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:56,089 - Lightning gave me abs? - Your muscles should be atrophied... 182 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:59,847 ...but instead they're in a chronic state of cellular regeneration. 183 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,604 Come here. Have a seat. 184 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:03,845 You were in a coma. 185 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,488 - For how long? - Nine months. 186 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:10,168 Welcome back, Mr. Allen. 187 00:13:11,360 --> 00:13:12,646 We have a lot to discuss. 188 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:18,925 It's hard to believe I'm here. I've always wanted to meet you face-to-face. 189 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:22,050 Yeah? Well, you certainly went to great lengths to do it. 190 00:13:22,200 --> 00:13:24,487 S.T.A.R. Labs has not been operational... 191 00:13:24,640 --> 00:13:29,487 ...since FEMA categorized us as a Class 4 hazardous location. 192 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:33,287 Seventeen people died that night, many more injured... 193 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:35,249 ...myself amongst them. 194 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:37,524 Jesus. 195 00:13:38,120 --> 00:13:39,485 What happened? 196 00:13:40,640 --> 00:13:45,202 Nine months ago, the particle accelerator went online exactly as planned. 197 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:49,445 For 45 minutes, I had achieved my life's dream. And then... 198 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:52,251 Then there was an anomaly. 199 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:55,927 The electron volts became unmeasurable, the ring under us popped. 200 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:58,606 Energy from that detonation was thrown into the sky... 201 00:13:58,760 --> 00:14:00,922 ...and that, in turn, seeded a storm cloud... 202 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:04,050 That created a lightning bolt that struck me. 203 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:06,280 That's right. 204 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:11,891 I was recovering myself... 205 00:14:12,040 --> 00:14:13,530 ...when I heard about you. 206 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:18,411 The hospital was undergoing unexplainable power outages... 207 00:14:18,560 --> 00:14:20,927 ...every time you were going into cardiac arrest... 208 00:14:21,080 --> 00:14:22,923 ...which was actually a misdiagnosis... 209 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:26,209 ...because, you see, you weren't flatlining, Barry. 210 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:31,161 Your heartbeat was moving too fast for the EKG to register it. 211 00:14:31,320 --> 00:14:34,403 Now, I'm not the most popular person in town these days... 212 00:14:34,600 --> 00:14:38,400 ...but Detective West and his daughter gave me permission to bring you here... 213 00:14:38,600 --> 00:14:40,921 ...where we were able to stabilize you. 214 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:42,491 - Iris? - lris, yes. 215 00:14:42,640 --> 00:14:44,369 She came to see you quite often. 216 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:47,171 - She talks a lot. - Also, she's hot. 217 00:14:47,680 --> 00:14:49,250 - I need to go. - No. You can't. 218 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:52,290 Caitlin's right. Now that you're awake, we need to do tests. 219 00:14:52,440 --> 00:14:55,649 You're still going through changes. There's so much we don't know. 220 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:59,566 I'm fine, really. I feel normal. Thank you for saving my life. 221 00:15:00,120 --> 00:15:01,246 Really? 222 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:03,725 Can I keep the sweatshirt? 223 00:15:04,200 --> 00:15:06,089 - Yeah, keep the sweatshirt. - Okay. 224 00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:13,565 - Right? - Sure. 225 00:15:15,760 --> 00:15:17,888 - Fill her up? - Thanks. 226 00:15:29,800 --> 00:15:31,484 Oh, my God. 227 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:37,724 You're awake. Why didn't S.T.A.R. Labs call us? 228 00:15:37,880 --> 00:15:39,245 I just woke up. 229 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:41,368 - Should you even be on your feet? - lris... 230 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:43,440 ...I'm okay. 231 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:46,570 I watched you die, Barry. 232 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:49,886 You kept dying. Your heart kept stopping. 233 00:15:53,880 --> 00:15:55,086 It's still beating. 234 00:15:55,240 --> 00:15:56,321 It feels really fast. 235 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:58,406 Oops. 236 00:16:04,640 --> 00:16:06,722 - Are you okay, Tracy? - Yeah, I got it. 237 00:16:09,600 --> 00:16:12,331 My dad is gonna be so happy to see you. 238 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,767 Let me get my stuff, okay? I'll be right back. 239 00:16:23,520 --> 00:16:26,330 Thank you. Thank you so much. How can I help you today? 240 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:30,406 "This is a robbery." 241 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:35,043 - Is this supposed to be a joke? - You tell me. 242 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:50,164 Oh, you scared the hell out of us, kid. 243 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:52,601 That was quite the nap you took there, baby face. 244 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:55,127 And you still look 12. Heh-heh-heh. 245 00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:57,891 You look okay. Are you really? 246 00:16:58,560 --> 00:17:00,449 - Yeah. - Detective West... 247 00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:02,807 ...we got a 550 in progress at Gold City Bank. 248 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:05,606 Two dead. Storm's picking up on the south side. 249 00:17:05,760 --> 00:17:07,603 - I'd grab rain gear. - Sorry, I gotta run. 250 00:17:08,040 --> 00:17:10,168 - Do you need my help...? - No, you take it easy. 251 00:17:10,320 --> 00:17:13,210 There'll be plenty for you to do once you settle in. Let's go. 252 00:17:15,320 --> 00:17:16,970 Hey, Allen... 253 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:18,360 ...glad to see you. 254 00:17:18,800 --> 00:17:20,290 - Thanks, Eddie. - Hey, Iris. 255 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:23,603 Detective, you should go. My dad doesn't like to be kept waiting. 256 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:27,048 Glad you're back. 257 00:17:33,520 --> 00:17:36,490 The night of the explosion, Clyde Mardon shot Chyre. 258 00:17:36,640 --> 00:17:39,484 Mardon and his brother died escaping. Their plane crashed. 259 00:17:39,640 --> 00:17:43,440 - Iris. Got a minute? - Hey, Barry. Good to see you. 260 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:50,641 Screw you! 261 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:53,365 You okay? 262 00:17:54,200 --> 00:17:56,407 I'm fine. I just need some air. 263 00:17:56,560 --> 00:17:58,688 But I'll call you tonight, all right? 264 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:08,609 What's happening to me? 265 00:18:46,600 --> 00:18:47,647 Awesome. 266 00:18:50,320 --> 00:18:53,051 You don't believe he can run that fast, do you? 267 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:58,331 Well, I believe anything is possible, and in a few minutes maybe you will too. 268 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:00,006 How does it fit? 269 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:06,326 It's a little snug. 270 00:19:07,640 --> 00:19:10,803 At least you'll be moving so fast, no one will see you. 271 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:15,289 See, you thought the world was slowing down. It wasn't. 272 00:19:15,440 --> 00:19:19,490 You were moving so fast, it only looked like everyone else was standing still. 273 00:19:19,960 --> 00:19:24,045 Dr. Wells will be monitoring your energy output and Caitlin your vitals. 274 00:19:24,200 --> 00:19:25,645 What do you do? 275 00:19:25,800 --> 00:19:28,041 I make the toys, man. 276 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:31,807 Check it. This is a two-way headset with a camera I modified... 277 00:19:31,960 --> 00:19:33,928 ...designed to combat battlefield impulse noise. 278 00:19:34,080 --> 00:19:36,242 Or in your case, potential sonic booms. 279 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:37,965 Which would be awesome. 280 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:45,847 What? 281 00:19:46,600 --> 00:19:48,329 Nothing. 282 00:19:48,760 --> 00:19:50,683 I just notice you don't smile too much. 283 00:19:52,360 --> 00:19:55,045 My once promising career in bioengineering is over. 284 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:57,362 My boss is in a wheelchair for life. 285 00:19:57,520 --> 00:20:00,763 The explosion that put you in a coma also killed my fiancé. 286 00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:04,723 So this blank expression kind of feels like the way to go. 287 00:20:06,800 --> 00:20:11,362 Mr. Allen, while I am extremely eager to determine your full range of abilities... 288 00:20:11,560 --> 00:20:13,881 ...I do caution restraint. 289 00:20:14,560 --> 00:20:15,641 Yeah. 290 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:49,369 Whoo-hoo! 291 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:51,325 He passed 200 knots per hour. 292 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:55,049 It's not possible. 293 00:21:04,440 --> 00:21:05,680 MQfn! 294 00:21:05,840 --> 00:21:07,649 - No, Barry! - Mom! 295 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:10,485 Don't! Don't let him touch you! 296 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:14,686 Ah! 297 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:28,927 What is all this? 298 00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:31,128 Witnesses from the robbery at Gold City Bank. 299 00:21:31,280 --> 00:21:33,044 Perp made off with 200 grand. 300 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:35,521 - Catch these guys. - The windows blew in. 301 00:21:35,680 --> 00:21:38,126 It was like a hurricane. 302 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:40,203 Everyone ran for cover. 303 00:21:40,400 --> 00:21:43,802 We're gonna have a sketch artist work with you, if you feel up to it. 304 00:21:45,760 --> 00:21:48,525 Third robbery in a month where a freak storm proceeds it. 305 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:51,684 Sounds like one of those Wide World of Weird cases Barry's obsessed with. 306 00:21:51,840 --> 00:21:54,081 - He's not obsessed. - Guess you haven't read his blog. 307 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:57,130 - Security cameras at the bank? - Apparently all shorted out. 308 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:59,442 Well, we got a bunch of witnesses here. 309 00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:01,728 They all have cell phones. 310 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:06,244 The sky went black and then, boom, outside was inside. 311 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:08,880 It was like there was a thunderstorm in the bank. 312 00:22:09,040 --> 00:22:11,930 Vukuvich, suspect is driving a black Mustang... 313 00:22:12,080 --> 00:22:14,731 ...partial plate six-kilo-Charlie-three. 314 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:16,723 - Put out an APB. - Copy that. 315 00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:22,691 It looks like you had a distal radius fracture. 316 00:22:22,840 --> 00:22:23,887 Had? 317 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:27,161 It's healed. In three hours. 318 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:28,600 How is that even possible? 319 00:22:29,880 --> 00:22:31,882 We don't know. Yet. 320 00:22:32,480 --> 00:22:34,244 You really need to learn how to stop. 321 00:22:34,800 --> 00:22:36,723 What happened out there today? 322 00:22:36,880 --> 00:22:40,362 You were moving pretty well and then something caused you to lose focus. 323 00:22:42,080 --> 00:22:44,401 I started remembering something. 324 00:22:48,840 --> 00:22:50,683 When I was 11, my mother was murdered. 325 00:22:55,960 --> 00:22:57,405 It was late. 326 00:22:59,280 --> 00:23:00,441 The sound woke me up. 327 00:23:00,600 --> 00:23:04,241 I came downstairs... 328 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:07,931 ...and I saw what looked like a ball of lightning. 329 00:23:09,160 --> 00:23:10,446 Inside the lightning... 330 00:23:11,760 --> 00:23:13,125 ...there was a man. 331 00:23:15,280 --> 00:23:17,248 He killed my mom. 332 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:20,687 They arrested my dad. 333 00:23:20,840 --> 00:23:23,605 He's still sitting in Iron Heights for her murder. 334 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:29,965 Everyone, the cops, the shrinks, they all told me what I saw was impossible. 335 00:23:33,280 --> 00:23:36,921 But what if the man who killed my mom was like me? 336 00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:41,490 Well, I think I can say unequivocally, you are one of a kind. 337 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:49,882 Can I help you, detective? 338 00:23:50,040 --> 00:23:53,487 You can stop acting like you can't stand me when your dad's around. 339 00:23:53,720 --> 00:23:58,089 Aw. I like having a boyfriend who isn't shot to death. 340 00:24:14,440 --> 00:24:17,808 You can't tell my dad. He doesn't know about me and Eddie. 341 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:20,042 Doesn't seem like anyone's in on the secret. 342 00:24:20,200 --> 00:24:21,565 I was gonna tell you. 343 00:24:22,320 --> 00:24:23,845 When you were in the hospital... 344 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:27,004 ...Eddie covered my father's shifts so we could both be with you. 345 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:32,405 I thanked him with a cup of coffee, and things just kind of happened. 346 00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:34,046 And it's good. 347 00:24:35,840 --> 00:24:39,686 Dating your partner's daughter. Isn't that against department regulations? 348 00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:44,050 - Why are you so upset? - I just don't like having to lie to your dad. 349 00:24:56,520 --> 00:24:57,760 Barry? 350 00:25:22,560 --> 00:25:24,210 Hey! Mardon! 351 00:26:08,720 --> 00:26:11,007 That poor man. 352 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:14,050 The way that fog came in, I have never seen anything like it. 353 00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,804 Barry! Iris. 354 00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:18,567 I'm all right, Dad. 355 00:26:18,760 --> 00:26:20,808 What were you thinking, having her out here? 356 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:23,486 I told you, when you see danger, you run the other way. 357 00:26:23,680 --> 00:26:25,569 - You're not a cop. - You wouldn't let me. 358 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:27,324 - Damn right! - We need to talk. 359 00:26:27,520 --> 00:26:29,522 - It can wait. - No, now. 360 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:33,526 I know who did this. 361 00:26:34,640 --> 00:26:37,450 It's Clyde Mardon. I know, everybody thinks he died... 362 00:26:37,600 --> 00:26:40,888 ...in a plane crash after the S.T.A.R. Labs explosion, but he's alive. 363 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:45,364 Something happened to him that night. I... 364 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:48,168 I think he can control the weather. 365 00:26:49,280 --> 00:26:53,251 The recent robberies, they all happened during freak meteorological events. 366 00:26:53,400 --> 00:26:57,769 And when I just confronted Mardon, the street was instantly enveloped in fog. 367 00:27:00,040 --> 00:27:01,530 Of course you don't believe me. 368 00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:05,407 - You never believe me. - Okay. 369 00:27:05,600 --> 00:27:10,288 You want to do this now? Out here? Fine. Mardon is dead. 370 00:27:10,480 --> 00:27:12,403 There is no controlling the weather. 371 00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:15,530 Just like there was no lightning storm in your house that night. 372 00:27:15,680 --> 00:27:19,321 It was your brain helping a scared little boy accept what he saw. 373 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:21,005 - My dad did not... - Yes, he did! 374 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:23,885 Your dad killed your mother, Barry. I am sorry, son. 375 00:27:24,040 --> 00:27:26,725 I knew it, the jury knew it. He's paying for what he did. 376 00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:28,405 - Dad, enough. - Iris. 377 00:27:28,560 --> 00:27:30,801 I've done my best to take care of you since that night. 378 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:33,480 I've never asked for anything in return. Not even a thank-you. 379 00:27:33,640 --> 00:27:39,488 But what I do ask now is that you for once in your life see things as they are. 380 00:27:49,360 --> 00:27:50,805 You're not gonna believe this. 381 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:54,009 We got the eyewitness sketch of the robber from the bank job. 382 00:27:54,520 --> 00:27:58,605 If I didn't know better, I'd say that's Clyde Mardon. 383 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:02,446 But that's impossible. He's dead, right? 384 00:28:03,080 --> 00:28:06,971 I wasn't the only one affected by the particle accelerator explosion, was I? 385 00:28:09,720 --> 00:28:11,085 We don't know for sure. 386 00:28:11,240 --> 00:28:14,323 You said the city was safe, that there was no residual danger. 387 00:28:14,480 --> 00:28:16,960 But that's not true. What really happened that night? 388 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:22,170 Well, the accelerator went active. 389 00:28:23,040 --> 00:28:26,203 We all felt like heroes, and then... 390 00:28:26,360 --> 00:28:29,125 ...it all went wrong. The dimensional barrier ruptured... 391 00:28:29,280 --> 00:28:31,328 ...unleashing unknown energies into our world. 392 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:33,682 Antimatter, dark energy, X-elements... 393 00:28:33,840 --> 00:28:37,083 - Those are all theoretical. - And how theoretical are you? 394 00:28:38,880 --> 00:28:41,929 We mapped the dispersion throughout and around Central City... 395 00:28:42,080 --> 00:28:45,607 ...though we have no way of knowing exactly what or who was exposed. 396 00:28:45,760 --> 00:28:49,765 We've been searching for other meta-humans like yourself. 397 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:52,127 - "Meta-humans"? - That's what we're calling them. 398 00:28:52,520 --> 00:28:55,046 I saw one today. He's a bank robber. 399 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:56,565 He can control the weather. 400 00:28:56,720 --> 00:29:00,088 - This just keeps getting cooler. - This is not cool. 401 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:01,287 All right? A man died. 402 00:29:02,680 --> 00:29:05,604 Mardon must have gotten his powers the same way I did... 403 00:29:05,800 --> 00:29:08,849 ...from the storm cloud. He's still out there. 404 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:11,321 We have to stop him before he hurts anyone else. 405 00:29:11,480 --> 00:29:14,484 Barry. That's a job for the police. 406 00:29:14,640 --> 00:29:17,086 - I work for the police. - As a forensic assistant. 407 00:29:18,080 --> 00:29:20,686 You're responsible for this. For him. 408 00:29:20,840 --> 00:29:22,649 What's important is you. 409 00:29:23,400 --> 00:29:25,641 Not me. I lost everything. 410 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:31,001 I lost my company. I lost my reputation. I lost my freedom. 411 00:29:31,200 --> 00:29:35,364 And then you broke your arm, and it healed in three hours. 412 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:39,969 Inside your body could be a map to a whole new world. 413 00:29:40,120 --> 00:29:45,331 Genetic therapies, vaccines, medicines, treasures buried deep within your cells. 414 00:29:45,480 --> 00:29:50,008 And we cannot risk losing everything because you want to go out and play hero. 415 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:53,682 You're not a hero. 416 00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:57,006 You're just a young man who was struck by lightning. 417 00:30:17,120 --> 00:30:19,407 I didn't do it. I swear to God, I didn't do this. 418 00:30:19,800 --> 00:30:22,406 - Dad, why are they taking you? - Don't go in the house. 419 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,483 - Where's Mom? - What will happen to my son? 420 00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:25,926 'Dad! “Barry! 421 00:30:26,080 --> 00:30:27,809 - Dad! - Stay out of the house. 422 00:30:28,800 --> 00:30:29,881 Barf)'- 423 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:34,690 Joe, you know these people? 424 00:30:34,840 --> 00:30:39,323 - My daughter's best friends with their kid. - I'm sorry. 425 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:49,404 Mom. 426 00:30:50,200 --> 00:30:52,043 - Barry. - Mom! 427 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:10,882 So that's my story. I've spent my whole life searching for the impossible. 428 00:31:11,040 --> 00:31:17,571 Never imagining that I would become the impossible. 429 00:31:22,400 --> 00:31:24,607 So why come to me? 430 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:29,084 Something tells me you didn't just run 600 miles to say hi to a friend. 431 00:31:29,280 --> 00:31:31,408 All my life I've wanted... 432 00:31:31,560 --> 00:31:33,881 ...to just do more. 433 00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,644 Be more. 434 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,081 And now I am. 435 00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:40,687 And the first chance I get to help someone, I screw up. 436 00:31:42,520 --> 00:31:45,842 What if Wells is right? What if I'm not a hero? 437 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:48,685 What if I'm just some guy who was struck by lightning? 438 00:31:48,880 --> 00:31:52,168 I don't think that bolt of lightning struck you, Barry. 439 00:31:53,000 --> 00:31:54,206 I think it chose you. 440 00:31:57,040 --> 00:31:59,725 I'm just not sure I'm like you, Oliver. 441 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:03,482 I don't know if I can be some vigilante. 442 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:06,002 You can be better. 443 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:10,285 Because you can inspire people... 444 00:32:11,400 --> 00:32:13,323 ...in a way that I never could. 445 00:32:14,760 --> 00:32:17,001 Watching over your city like a guardian angel. 446 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:18,805 Making a difference... 447 00:32:20,680 --> 00:32:22,762 ...saving people... 448 00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:25,205 ...in a flash. 449 00:32:29,680 --> 00:32:31,842 Take your own advice. 450 00:32:32,920 --> 00:32:34,046 Wear a mask. 451 00:32:41,880 --> 00:32:42,961 Cool. 452 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:48,730 Cool. 453 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:54,970 I've been going over unsolved cases from the past nine months. 454 00:32:55,120 --> 00:32:58,920 And there's been a sharp increase in unexplained deaths and missing people. 455 00:32:59,120 --> 00:33:00,849 Your meta-humans have been busy. 456 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:04,362 I'm not blaming you. I know you didn't mean for any of this to happen. 457 00:33:04,520 --> 00:33:05,931 I know you all lost something. 458 00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:10,446 But I need your help to catch Mardon and anyone else out there like him. 459 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:11,886 I can't do it without you. 460 00:33:17,040 --> 00:33:19,327 If we're gonna do this... 461 00:33:19,480 --> 00:33:21,482 ...I have something that might help. 462 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:24,008 Something I've been playing with. 463 00:33:24,160 --> 00:33:27,642 It's designed to replace the turnouts firefighters traditionally wear. 464 00:33:27,800 --> 00:33:30,121 I thought if S.T.A.R. Labs did something nice... 465 00:33:30,280 --> 00:33:32,601 ...maybe people wouldn't be so angry at Dr. Wells. 466 00:33:32,760 --> 00:33:34,330 How is it going to help me? 467 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:36,687 It's made of a reinforced tri-polymer. 468 00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:41,129 It's heat and abrasive resistant to withstand your moving at high-velocity speeds. 469 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:43,851 The aerodynamic design should help you maintain control. 470 00:33:44,040 --> 00:33:46,805 Plus, it has built-in sensors so we can track your vitals... 471 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:49,526 ...and stay in contact with you from here. Thanks. 472 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:50,886 How do we find Mardon? 473 00:33:51,040 --> 00:33:55,489 I retasked S.T.A.R. Labs' satellite to track meteorological abnormalities. 474 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,166 We just got a ping. 475 00:33:57,320 --> 00:34:00,847 Atmospheric pressure dropped 20 millibars in a matter of seconds. 476 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:04,243 I've tracked it to a farm just west of the city. 477 00:34:06,240 --> 00:34:08,561 I'm not saying Mardon is alive... 478 00:34:08,720 --> 00:34:13,044 ...but if he was, this is the last place him and his brother hid out. Let's go. 479 00:34:24,240 --> 00:34:26,049 Mardon. 480 00:34:26,200 --> 00:34:29,124 On your feet, hands on your head. 481 00:34:29,280 --> 00:34:30,964 You got me. Heh. 482 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:36,846 The night of the storm, after S.T.A.R. Labs blew... 483 00:34:37,520 --> 00:34:41,002 ...after our plane went down, and I woke up on the ground alive... 484 00:34:41,160 --> 00:34:43,891 ...when I saw what I could do, I understood. 485 00:34:46,160 --> 00:34:48,527 - I am God. - Shut the hell up. 486 00:34:50,680 --> 00:34:52,205 Turn around. 487 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:57,769 Unh! 488 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:03,241 Do you think your guns can stop God? 489 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:05,846 Why in the hell would God need to rob banks? 490 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:11,043 You're right. I've been thinking too small. 491 00:35:41,120 --> 00:35:42,531 Whoa! 492 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:50,646 Barry. Barry, this thing's getting closer. 493 00:35:50,800 --> 00:35:53,246 Wind speeds are 200 miles per hour and increasing. 494 00:35:53,400 --> 00:35:56,483 - Barry, can you hear me? - Yeah. Loud and clear. 495 00:35:56,640 --> 00:35:59,644 If it keeps up, this could become an F-5 tornado. 496 00:36:00,600 --> 00:36:03,171 And it's headed towards the city. How do I stop it? 497 00:36:03,560 --> 00:36:04,891 Guys? 498 00:36:08,440 --> 00:36:11,205 - What if I unravel it? - How are you gonna do that? 499 00:36:11,360 --> 00:36:14,284 I'll run around it in the opposite direction. Cut off its legs. 500 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:16,721 He'd have to clock 700 miles per hour to do that. 501 00:36:16,880 --> 00:36:19,565 You may not be able to handle those speeds. You'll die. 502 00:36:20,200 --> 00:36:22,521 I have to try. 503 00:36:34,080 --> 00:36:36,765 - Ha, ha. Suit's holding up. - But he's not. 504 00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:38,724 He can do it. I know he can do it. 505 00:36:53,960 --> 00:36:55,086 It's too strong. 506 00:36:57,760 --> 00:37:00,650 It's time to think big. 507 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:08,406 You can do this, Barry. 508 00:37:08,760 --> 00:37:11,730 You were right. I am responsible for all of this. 509 00:37:11,880 --> 00:37:14,690 So many people have been hurt because of me. 510 00:37:14,840 --> 00:37:18,811 When I looked at you, all I saw was another potential victim of my hubris. 511 00:37:19,000 --> 00:37:23,688 And yes, I created this madness. But you, Barry, you can stop it. 512 00:37:23,880 --> 00:37:25,962 You can do this. 513 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:29,647 Now run, Barry. Run! 514 00:38:15,640 --> 00:38:16,926 Barry? 515 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:20,770 Hey. 516 00:38:25,560 --> 00:38:27,881 I didn't think there was anyone else like me. 517 00:38:28,880 --> 00:38:31,929 I'm not like you. You're a murderer. 518 00:38:38,080 --> 00:38:39,730 Barry? It's over. 519 00:38:39,920 --> 00:38:41,001 I'm okay. 520 00:39:12,440 --> 00:39:14,602 What you can do... 521 00:39:15,920 --> 00:39:17,490 ...it was the lightning bolt? 522 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:20,441 More or less. 523 00:39:22,480 --> 00:39:24,482 I'm sorry, Barry. 524 00:39:25,600 --> 00:39:27,489 I'm sorry I didn't believe you. 525 00:39:28,680 --> 00:39:32,321 And I called you crazy for chasing the impossible. 526 00:39:33,240 --> 00:39:35,971 But you really did see something that night your mom died. 527 00:39:39,160 --> 00:39:40,605 And your dad is innocent. 528 00:39:44,080 --> 00:39:45,809 I need you to promise me something. 529 00:39:46,200 --> 00:39:49,647 I don't want you telling Iris about anything you can do. 530 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:51,928 Any of it. I want her safe. 531 00:39:53,160 --> 00:39:54,605 Promise me. 532 00:39:56,080 --> 00:39:57,206 Yeah. 533 00:40:16,760 --> 00:40:18,444 Hey. Slugger. 534 00:40:19,520 --> 00:40:21,841 You've been calling me that since I was 11. 535 00:40:23,760 --> 00:40:26,001 Funny thing is I finally got into a fight today. 536 00:40:26,480 --> 00:40:30,963 You just got out of a coma, I'm not sure you should be picking fights. 537 00:40:32,680 --> 00:40:34,205 H9)'- 538 00:40:35,240 --> 00:40:36,730 Did you win? 539 00:40:37,680 --> 00:40:39,921 Yeah, I did. 540 00:40:47,280 --> 00:40:49,521 You didn't kill Mom. 541 00:40:50,520 --> 00:40:52,522 You know I know that, right? 542 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:58,370 You believing me is all I need. 543 00:41:02,320 --> 00:41:04,209 You won't be in here much longer. 544 00:41:05,040 --> 00:41:06,405 Whoever killed Mom... 545 00:41:07,320 --> 00:41:10,244 ...whatever killed her... 546 00:41:10,720 --> 00:41:14,486 ...I think I finally have a way to find them, to stop them. 547 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:17,810 Barry, we've talked about this. 548 00:41:17,960 --> 00:41:23,410 It's time to let it go. You've got to stop worrying about me... 549 00:41:24,280 --> 00:41:25,805 ...and live your life. 550 00:41:29,240 --> 00:41:33,245 For the first time, I feel like I finally can. 551 00:41:34,880 --> 00:41:38,248 The truth is, since the night Mom died, I've been stuck in one place... 552 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:42,082 ...missed out on a lot of things. 553 00:41:42,880 --> 00:41:44,609 But I'm different now. 554 00:41:44,800 --> 00:41:46,609 I made some new friends. 555 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:48,564 They're helping me find my way. 556 00:41:48,720 --> 00:41:52,611 - Why is it shaped like a lightning bolt? - So it's not boring. 557 00:41:52,800 --> 00:41:54,928 To finally move forward. 558 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:57,606 You remember when you wanted me to change my name... 559 00:41:57,760 --> 00:42:01,890 ...so I wouldn't have to deal with people knowing you're my dad? 560 00:42:03,040 --> 00:42:05,441 I'm glad they know. 561 00:42:08,200 --> 00:42:13,286 I'm so proud to be your son. 562 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:20,562 I love you, son. 563 00:42:22,400 --> 00:42:24,880 I love you too, Dad. 564 00:42:40,560 --> 00:42:42,642 My name is Barry Allen... 565 00:42:42,800 --> 00:42:44,882 ...and I am the fastest man alive. 566 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:52,241 A friend recently gave me the idea for a new name. 567 00:42:57,480 --> 00:43:00,563 And something tells me it's gonna catch on.