Sci-Fi This Week: The Flash‘s Ronnie Raymond Is Firestorm!
Find out what’s airing in science fiction and fantasy this week.
The whole season has been building to this week’s explosive episode of The Flash: Barry and the team track down Ronnie Raymond (guest star Robbie Amell, The Tomorrow People), who has been fused with a brilliant scientist (guest star Victor Garber, Alias) to create Firestorm. This will be an episode not to miss!
Also this week: Abbie and Crane’s quest bring them to none other than Thomas Jefferson (guest star Steven Weber, Helix), while on 12 Monkeys Cole and Cassandra discover the mysterious black-ops site known as the Night Room. The Canaries duel when Laurel hallucinates her sister (guest star Caity Lotz) on Arrow, and on The 100 tensions with Mount Weather reach a breaking point.
Here’s your schedule for this week in sci-fi television:
FOX, 8/7c
“The Scarecrow.” Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Gerald Crane, a biology teacher who has been harvesting the glands of his murder victims. Meanwhile, after finding herself in an unusual setting, Mooney continues plotting to gain power, and Falcone attempts to change Maroni’s plan for the Penguin. Then, Bruce takes a treacherous hike.
FOX, 9/8c
“What Lies Beneath.” Ichabod and Abbie face demonic creatures that guard a secret crypt and encounter Thomas Jefferson in their quest to fight evil. Meanwhile, Jenny learns a shocking secret about Frank Irving.
The CW, 8/7c
“The Nuclear Man.” After Ronnie attacks a physicist, Barry and the team realize they need to go after Caitlin’s fiancé, who is now a dangerous meta-human. Barry struggles to balance his duties as The Flash and his relationship with Linda Park, and Joe enlists Cisco’s help to reinvestigate the murder of Nora Allen.
ABC, 9/8c
“A Sin to Err.” Peggy discovers the shocking truth about Leviathan but doesn’t realize that her true enemies are even closer than she imagined. Meanwhile, Souza is close to confirming the truth about Peggy and may just put her in the crosshairs of the SSR.
The CW, 8/7c
“Canaries.” When Vertigo hits the streets again Laurel goes against Oliver’s wishes and tracks down the criminal, who hits her with a full dose of the drug. Meanwhile, Chase surprises Thea, and Roy warns Thea to stay away from Malcolm.
The CW, 9/8c
“Rubicon.” Tensions between Clarke and Abby come to a head after Clarke crosses the line. Raven helps Bellamy navigate Mount Weather. Jaha and Murphy encounter a stranger who may not be what she seems. Octavia is prepared to fight for someone she loves. Meanwhile, things reach a breaking point at Mount Weather.
NBC, 8/7c
“Trial By Fire.” When an arson case looks to have Wesen origins, Nick find himself reluctantly having to ask an old foe for help. Elsewhere, Viktor teaches Adalind the effectiveness of well-played diplomacy. Meanwhile, Juliette finds herself in a confrontation sooner than expected.
Syfy, 9/8c
“The Night Room.” Cole and Dr. Railly battle the Army of the 12 Monkeys after they both discover the Night Room, an off-site, black ops lab that houses the virus that will one day destroy the world.
Syfy, 10/9c
“Oubliette.” Peter reveals his brother’s secret and gets them both in trouble; at the same time, Kyle has his hands full trying to quarantine the orchard and the infected hive.
What are YOUR top picks for this week?