Grodd Lives

"Maybe the accelerator explosion created a meta-gorilla."

—Cisco Ramon surprised at Grodd's existence

"Grodd Lives"
Information
Season 1 » Episode 21
Episode number	21 of 184
Original airdate	May 5, 2015
Written by	Grainne Godfree Kai Yu Wu
Directed by	Dermott Downs
Chronology
Preceded by	"The Trap"
Followed by	"Rogue Air"

"Grodd Lives" is the twenty-first episode of the first season of The Flash, and the twenty-first episode overall. It aired on May 5, 2015.

Synopsis

Barry must deal with the Reverse-Flash's latest threat to a member of the group. To make matters worse, Dr. Wells unleashes Grodd on the city in order to distract Barry and the team. Joe, Barry and Cisco head down into the sewers to catch Grodd, but the gorilla quickly gets the upper hand after he kidnaps Joe. Iris and Barry have a heart-to-heart talk.[src]

Cast

Starring

• Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash
• Candice Patton as Iris West
• Danielle Panabaker as Dr. Caitlin Snow
• Rick Cosnett as Detective Eddie Thawne
• Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon
• Tom Cavanagh as Professor Eobard Thawne
• Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe West

Special guest star

• Clancy Brown as General Wade Eiling/Goldfinger

Guest starring

• Patrick Sabongui as Captain David Singh

Co-starring

• Jane Hancock as Mother
• Jason McKinnen as Driver
• David Sobolov as Grodd (voice)

Production

Preparation began February 25, 2015 and ran until March 5, 2015. Shooting began March 6 and ran until March 18, 2015.

Gallery

Videos

The Flash 1x21 Promo "Grodd Lives" (HD)

The Flash 1x21 Extended Promo "Grodd Lives" (HD)

The Flash 1x21 Trailer "Grodd Lives" (HD)

Trivia

• This episode is the payoff for the brief glimpse of Grodd's destroyed cage back in "Pilot"​.
• Grodd's hatred for bananas is a carry-over from the Justice League animated series.
• Wade Eiling's golden helmet is likely a reference to the one worn by Grodd in the comics.
• While questioning Joe, Cisco asks if Grodd likes King Kong and if he's similar to the apes from Planet of the Apes, referencing two ape-related media.
• This episode shows the first instance of Joe nicknaming a villain.
• This episode was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Special Effect.
• During the episode, Cisco references C.H.U.D. and R.O.U.S. in relation to going down into the sewers. When Team Flash doesn't understand, he muses if any of them actually watch films. The acronyms refer to Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers and Rodents Of Unusual Size, respectively.
• Grodd is seen climbing a building, which happens to be the same building used as the Watchtower in Smallville.