Flash: Double Vision

"Honor Among Thieves" is the fourth episode of the superhero action/fantasy series The Flash and the fifth episode of the series overall (if one counts the two-part series premiere as two episodes). It was directed by Aaron Lipstadt and written by Milo Bachmann, Danny Bilson, and Paul De Meo based on a story treatment by Howard Chaykin and John Francis Moore. It first aired on CBS on Saturday, October 25th, 1990 at 8:00 pm. In this episode, a crew of murderous thieves arrives in Central City with their eyes set on stealing the priceless death mask of Rasputin from the Central City Museum. Barry Allen reunites with an old colleague, but his stress levels begin to increase, which has an unexpected effect on his powers.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included on disc two of The Flash: The Complete Series DVD collection.


 * Series developed by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo.


 * Production code number: 187101.


 * This episode is rated TV-PG (retroactive ratings classification).


 * Actor Alex Dsert is credited as Alex Desert in this series.


 * This is the only episode of The Flash directed by Aaron Lipstadt.


 * This is the second episode of The Flash co-written by Danny Bilson.


 * This is the second episode of The Flash co-written by Paul De Meo.


 * This is the first television work for teleplay writer Milo Bachmann. This is his only work on The Flash.


 * This is the second episode of The Flash co-written by Howard Chaykin.


 * This is the second episode of The Flash co-written by John Francis Moore.


 * Actor Clarence Clemons is best known as the recognizable saxophone player for the E. Street Band, fronted by singer Bruce Springsteen. Clemons passed away on June 18th, 2011 from complications from a stroke.

Allusions

 * The street corner where Barry Allen finally stops Mortello's car is 4th and Garrick. The 4th may be taken from Showcase #4, which was the first appearance of Barry Allen. The name Garrick is taken from Jay Garrick, who is the original Golden Age Flash.


 * Julio Mendez makes numerous references to his girlfriend Sabrina in this episode, but the character does not make an actual appearance.