After Henry’s death, Barry was determined to take out Zoom in The Flash Season 2 Finale, “The Race of His Life.” Only his friends weren’t about to let him risk everything and everyone by racing Zoom, so they took matters into their own hands. After they made the situation even worse, Barry raced Zoom and then made a world-altering decision.
Check out the best lines and exchanges from “The Race of His Life.”
The Flash Season 2 Finale Recap: Barry Battles Zoom and Makes a Shocking Decision >>>
“I told you family was a weakness. You feel the anger. Don’t you, Flash? Now the two of us are the same.”
– Zoom
“Henry Allen was proof that love can get you through the darkest of days. And that love will keep him alive in all of our hearts.”
– Joe
“I’m gonna find him, Dad. I promise you, I’m gonna take from him what he took from you.”
– Barry
“Yep, classic psychopath. Why can’t they ever just say what they want to do?”
– Cisco
“It’s like I’m watching Transformers in 4D, but like ten times more realistic and with much better acting.”
– Cisco
“Of course, I want to kill him, Joe. I want to do a hell of a lot more than just kill him. I want him to suffer for all he has done and he’s going to!”
– Barry
Barry: “I’m sorry, but I’m racing him whether you want me to or not.”
Joe: “And I can’t talk you out of it?”
Barry: “Not this time.”
Joe: “Then, I’m sorry too.”
Barry: “What? All of you?”
Cisco: “Bro, I went back and forth. I was like a good 60/40 at first.”
Wells: “Ramon…”
Cisco: “Yeah, yeah. We all made the decision.”
“Yeah, locking up Barry, that was the easy part. Using our plan to take down Zoom without Barry, it’s gonna be the hard part.”
– Wells
“Wally, before Zoom took Dad, we all agreed that if we got him off this earth we would close the breaches for good and never open them again under any circumstances.”
– Iris
Wells: “Allen, you’re not racing Zoom!”
Barry: “What are you going to do? Are you gonna tranq me again?
Wells: “Don’t tempt me.”
“I tell you, Jay may be crazypants, but he sure can pick a venue.”
– Cisco
Barry: “Don’t worry. I’m gonna save your dad.”
Wally: “No, you’re gonna save our dad.”
“Wait. Barry, kick his ass.”
– Iris
“Let’s see what you’re made of, Flash.”
– Zoom
Zoom: “You’re a hero, Barry. You couldn’t kill me before. You won’t kill me now.”
Barry: “I don’t have to.”
“Is that what I look like when they start talking about science?”
– Joe
Wells: “Have you ever worked with a tool before?”
Cisco: “I’m working with one now.”
“I’m Jay Garrick. The real Jay Garrick.”
– The Man in the Iron Mask
“We’re going home.”
– Wells to Jesse
Barry: “We just won. We just beat Zoom. Why does it feel like I just lost?”
Iris: “Because you’ve lost a lot in your life, Barry. More than most, but maybe you and me, seeing where this thing goes, maybe that can give you something for a change.”
Barry: “That’s all I’ve ever wanted you to say. I wish I was in a place where I could try that with you, but I feel so hollowed out inside right now. I feel more broken than I’ve ever felt in my life. If I’m ever going to be worth anything to you, I need to fix what’s wrong with me. I need to find some– some peace.”
Iris: “Wherever you need to go, whatever you need to do, do it. And when you get back, I’ll be here.”
Barry: “Okay.”
Iris: I love you, Barry.”
Barry: “I love you too. And, I always will.”
“That’s why I’m so sorry, but I have to do this.”
– Barry
“I’m not gonna hurt you. I’m not gonna hurt you. You’re safe. You’re safe.”
– Barry to his mother
The Flash Season 3 returns Tuesdays at 8pm ET this Fall on the CW.
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