Why 'The Flash' Season 1 Episode 5 Is Not Airing This Week!

In 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5, a new criminal case is landing on Joe's desk. However, to his surprise, someone else is taking over and it is General Eiling, who happens to bring his army with him to solve the case involving bombs. Unbeknownst to Joe, General Eiling is actually experimenting on a new breed of army men: soldiers who are indestructible in every way. Can Barry Allen even outdo Eiling's soldiers? Unfortunately, show fans need to wait for a bit as the show is not airing a new episode this week.

According to Hollywood Hills, 'The Flash' is going for a short break this week. Hence, 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5 titled "Plastique" is airing next week instead. The CW has decided to air a rerun of the show tonight, and we're not yet certain if it's going to be last week's episode. Nevertheless, after getting comfy with a rerun tonight, everyone will be delighted to see the brand new episode next week, which is reportedly going to feature a new character called "Plastique." Don't miss the episode when it airs next week. Tune in on The CW at 8/7c or simply watch it online by then using 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5 free online stream link we will be posting by then.

The CW has released the official sneak peek and the synopsis of the upcoming episode. And based on what we have seen so far, Joe will be threatened by the higher ups, so he is going to tell Barry and his friends from S.T.A.R. Labs that there isn't a need to look into the army's involvement regarding a bombing downtown. But Dr. Wells is already ahead of him. He tells Barry, Cisco and Caitlin that General Eiling is actually into experimenting and that the latter is doing it to his soldiers. Turns out the perpetrator of the bombing is actually a meta-human named Bette Sans Souci, who has the power to blow things up through a single touch. Looks like Barry needs to be extra careful when the show returns next week. Watch 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5 stream next week using the free online stream link we will be providing.

The official synopsis of 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5 reads: "After a bomb goes off downtown, the army, led by General Eiling, rolls in and takes over the case, much to Joe's surprise. Suspicious, Joe tells Barry that he and his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs should look into the army's involvement. Wells informs the team that Eiling was experimenting on his men to turn them into super soldiers. Cisco confirms one of Eiling's soldiers, Bette Sans Souci, was at the bomb site. The Flash tracks her down and realizes that she's not setting off the bombs, she is a meta-human who can blow things up just by touching them. Meanwhile, when Joe learns Iris is writing about "the streak," he tells Barry to make her stop. Barry realizes Iris won't listen to him so he decides to have The Flash pay her a visit."

'The Flash' stars Grant Gustin as the titular Flash or Barry Allen, John Wesley Shipp as Allen's father, Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe Martin and Candice Patton as Iris. Other 'The Flash' stars include: Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon and Rick Cosnett as Eddie Thawne, among others. Guest starring this week are William Sadler as Simon Stagg and Michael Christopher Smith as Danton Black.

"Plastique" is set to air next Tuesday night at 8/7c on The CW. Watch it on its primetime airing or simply watch 'The Flash' season 1 episode 5 stream using this free online stream link we will be posting here next week. If you missed last week's episode, check it out here.

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