Arrow Episode Guide
Now as we all know, we can expect other DC villains to head to Starling City thanks to recent information, but what else can we expect from the following episodes of ‘Arrow’? Well this is your go-to-guide for the next upcoming episodes. Everything you need to know as information is released will be added to this article from promo pics, summaries including background information on the DC villains who will be making an appearance that you may have no clue about. This article will be continuously updated, so keep it bookmarked for all the latest information! Now onto the spoilers!
List of Upcoming Episodes
Episode 3: “The Lone Gunman” – All Ready Aired
Summary: “Oliver is surprised when someone shoots and kills one of his targets. As his plan is to bring people to justice vs. outright killing them, Oliver doesn’t appreciate the help and searches for the gunman. He soon learns that the man, Deadshot (guest star Michael Rowe), is taking out businessmen who are scheduled to bid at an auction on an energy company and Walter is one of the bidders. Realizing he can’t protect his family and stop Deadshot at the same time, Oliver enlists Detective Lance’s help, but his plan has dire consequences. Meanwhile, Laurel and Tommy get caught in an awkward situation with Oliver. ” – The CW
Background Information: Deadshot (alter ego Floyd Lawton) – He is assassin, with perfect marksmanship often boasting in the comics on how he never misses a shot. He is initially from the Batman DC Universe when is character was first introduced in the comics, but then regularly seen in detective comics and his own series. Deadshot later can be found as a member of Checkmate and Secret Six organizations as well as the last two versions of Suicide Squad. In earlier incarnations, Deadshot was described as almost wearing a tuxedo outfit with coattails and a mask, then two almost a western-style leather coat with red jump suit. His most notable features include a metal face plate with scope attachment along with a pair of wrist mounted guns.
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Episode 4 : An Innocent Man – All Ready Aired
Summary: “Oliver (Stephen Amell) still hasn’t figured out how to get back in Laurel’s (Katie Cassidy) good graces, but a late night bonding session with Thea (Willa Holland) gives him the inspiration he needs. Looking into a suspicious murder case, Oliver realizes an innocent man, Peter Declan (guest star Lane Edwards), was framed by one of the targets on his list. As Arrow, he asks Laurel to help prove Declan’s innocence. Meanwhile, Walter (guest star Colin Salmon) asks one of his employees, Felicity Smoak (guest star Emily Rickards), to look into a $2.6 million withdrawal that Moira (Susanna Thompson) made without his knowledge. David Ramsey and Paul Blackthorne also star. Vince Misiano directed the episode written by Moira Kirland & Lana Cho” – The CW
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Tidbits: “This week, of course, marks the debut of DC Comics baddie Deadshot. But it’s Episode 4 (airing Halloween night) that promises to be the show’s first game-changer when, well, let’s just say that someone spies Oliver slipping into his “costume.” And that lookie-loo might not be the only person who gets wise to Arrow’s true identity that episode” – TV Line
Episode 5: Damages Date: 11/6
Summary: “After Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) arrests Oliver (Stephen Amell) for murder, Oliver tells Moira (Susanna Thompson) the only lawyer he’ll allow to represent him is Laurel (Katie Cassidy). Laurel takes the case which puts her at odds with her father. Oliver offers to take a polygraph in front Detective Lance but things get tense when Lance asks him if anyone else was on the island with him (Byron Mann -Yao Fei) . Oliver flashes back to when he got his first scar, courtesy of Deathstroke (guest star Jeffrey Robinson). Colin Donnell, David Ramsey and Willa Holland also star. Michael Shultz directed the episode written by Wendy Mericle & Ben Sokolowski” – The CW
Background Information: Deathstroke (alter ego Slade Wilson) – Deathstroke originally known as Deathstroke the Terminator or just the Terminator, is an expert assassin, mercenary, tactician and all around well versed enemy combatant. This DC villain has faced against man superheroes including Batman, the Teen Titans and the Justice League. He was first introduced in The New Teen Titans. His alter ego’s backstory begins, when Slade joined the army at the age of sixteen and fighting in Vietnam. As Slade began to move up the ranks he met Captain Adeline Kane whom he would later marry and have children with. Shortly after the birth of his first son, Grant, Slade participated in a secret experiment to create super-soldiers, which give Slade enhanced physical abilities, such as increased and not limited to strengthen, agility and healing . Due to an unauthorized mission Slade conducted to save a fellow friend, Slade is discharged from the military and he decides to become a mercenary for higher, doning the Deathstroke persona, all the while keeping his wife in the dark. Becuase of his secrete dealings, his youngest son Joseph is kidnaped and rendered mute by the hostage situation, causing Slade’s wife- Adeline to try to kill her husband, which she doesn’t succeed but is able to take out his right eye, thus resulting Slade and his wife to divorce and Slade becoming fully immerse in his Deathstroke persona. Yao Fai (alter ego Accomplished Perfect Physician) – Yao is from the New Earth Verse DC Comic Series and belongs to Great Ten team which consists of Chinese superheroes supported by the People’s Republic of China. Yao became the new incarnation of the Accomplished Perfect Physician after accidentally killing a monk, Tenzin Cering who was supposed to be new “Physician”. Since Yao killed Cering he was force to take his place. The “Physician” is somewhat equivalent that to of an Avatar. A single entity reborn or reincarnated in different times with abilities to help in times of greet need. All previous knowledge of past “Physician” are absorbed by the new incarnation until he dies and subsequently the entire process begins all over once “Physician” as been reborn again. His abilities include the manipulation of sound to create different forms of paralysis, force fields, earthquakes as well as healing.
Tidbits: IMDB has listed Sebastian Dunn as Eddie Fyers for this episode, the man who can be seen in the promo pics below, showing Oliver a picture of man in uniform. The character Eddie Fyers, could be a reference to Eddie Fryer, a character seen in the Green Arrow: Longbow Hunter series. In the comics, Eddie is from the CIA and begrudgingly becomes allies with Arrow, but more often than not leaves Arrow aka Oliver hanging and in some instances unwittingly incriminates him. However, the odd friendship between the two grows and Oliver becomes caught in an explosion and dies, Eddie looks after Oliver’s son.
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Episode 6 Title: Legacies
Summary: A gang of bank robbers, dubbed The Royal Flush Gang, hits a local bank and seriously wounds an off-duty police officer during a heist. Diggle (David Ramsey) tells Oliver (Stephen Amell) he needs to deviate from his father’s list and start helping the citizens of Starling City. Meanwhile, Tommy (Colin Donnell) asks Thea (Willa Holland) for relationship advice, but things get awkward when she realizes he was asking about Laurel (Katie Cassidy). Moira (Susanna Thompson) confronts Oliver about all of his recent disappearances in the middle of family functions. – The CW
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Tidbit: – When a gang of brazen bank robbers dubbed The Royal Flush Gang threaten Starling City, Oliver (Stephen Amell) is forced to confront the scope of his mission and decide whether to stray from his father’s list. Diggle (David Ramsay) pushes Oliver to look past the list and start helping those who really need him. – The CW
Background Info: Royal Flush Gang: Are DC characters that were first introduced with the Justice League. Each member of the Royal Flush has a code name pertaining to the poker hand “The Royal Flush” such as King, Queen, Jack etc. The first incarnation had their outfits based on the suit of the clubs and was lead by Professor Amos Fortune who dubbed himself “Ace.” The second incarnation was based off of suit of spades and was lead by the Green Lantern villain, Hector Hammond who was known as “WildCard.” In this version, we are get a better inside look into the personas of each “royal” member. ”King” aka Joe Carny,”King of the Hoboes.” Carny wore an outfit that enhanced his natural charm for further persuasion. “Queen” aka Mona Taylor, was a former Broadway star whose career was ended to Taylor’s alcoholism. Part of her outfit was a sceptre that would cast realistic illusions and subsequently she started wearing a wrist gun that fired mini blades in the form of spades. As for Jack, well his true identity is unknown. However, it is mentioned int he comics that he was a hustler, who went on the “lamb” after accidentally killing a client in attempt to steal her jewelry. His weapon of choice was an energy sword and his left eye was replaced with a activated laser. “Ten” aka Wanda Wayland was a former test pilot before she was fired for refusing her employer’s unwanted advances. Her weapon of choice was gloves that would shoot high-energy waves and like the X-Men character, Gambit, she too had a deck of cards which exploded on impact. As for the last member, “Ace” aka Derek Reston – he was a robot taking the form of an African-American male with enhanced abilities such as super strength. Finally, in the third incarnation the Royal Flush Gang had become a nation wide organization with “decks of every suit” based a crossed America.
Episode 7: Muse of Fire
Summary: Oliver encounters a mysterious woman, Helena Bertinelli (Jessica DeGouw), daughter of mobboss Frank Bertinelli (guest star Jeffrey Nordling), who he can finally be himself with, but he soon comes to realize she’s hiding dangerous secrets of her own. Helena is on her own personal mission of vengeance and Oliver is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Tommy (Colin Donnell) is blindsided by an unfortunate turn of events and turns to Laurel for support.
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Episodes 8: Vendetta
Summary: As Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Helena (guest star Jessica De Gouw) grow closer, Oliver trains her to be his ally, complete with showing her how to use a crossbow. Diggle (David Ramsey) disapproves of Oliver sharing his secret with Helena as he’s not sure she can be trusted, but Oliver refuses to listen to his concerns. Helena’s quest for revenge proves to be too strong for Oliver to handle after she kills the head of the Triad and all hell breaks loose.
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Episode 9: Year’s End
Summary: Oliver (Stephen Amell) discovers that after he and his father went missing, Moira (Susanna Thompson) and Thea (Willa Holland) stopped celebrating Christmas. Determined to make up for lost time and restore a sense of normalcy to the Queen household, Oliver decides to throw the family a Christmas party.. Meanwhile, Tommy (Colin Donnell) asks Laurel (Katie Cassidy) to spend Christmas with him but she points out that Christmas was also her sister’s Sara’s birthday and she needs to be with her father. Tommy suggests changing things up might be the best way for everyone to heal but Laurel isn’t sure her father is ready.
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Episode 10: Burned Date: January 16th
Summary: Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) confidence is shaken after being beaten by the Dark Archer and he takes a break from being Arrow. However, when Laurel (Katie Cassidy) calls Arrow for help investigating a firefighter’s suspicious death, he reluctantly agrees but his hesitance while fighting almost costs him his life. Meanwhile, Tommy (Colin Donnell) throws a benefit for the firefighters and Thea (Willa Holland) tries to lift Moira (Susanna Thompson) out of her depressive state.
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Tidbits: “In episode 110, Oliver will meet Garfield — a firefighter who was horribly burned three years ago, and never recovered from the trauma. Since then, he’s been abandoned by his wife and kids, and he’s now described as a “bitter, vengeful shell of a man.” Meanwhile, the Starling City Fire Chief is also haunted by Garfield’s injury… since he’s the one who was forced to leave Garfield behind to burn.” – Zap2it
Background Information: Firefly (alter ego Garfield Lynns) – Originally introduced in the DC Detective Series, Firefly became ultimately a Batman nemesis. In the Pre-Crisis version, Garfield Lynns is a visual effects expert who begins his life of crime trying to rob movie theater goes by faking a fire. He is ultimately stopped by Batman and Robin, but is able to escape thanks to the crime duo believing the glowing light from a firefly, is Lynn’s cigarette. Lynns after the escape, decides to become The Firefly, using his skills as a visual effects expert to further his life of crime. However, in the Post-Crisis version, Lynn’s back story has changed. This time around he is a pyrotechnics expert for the film industry, but falls to a life of crime due to poverty. Lynns due to his obsession with fires and outward signs of pyromania, becomes a full-time arsonist. In one attempt of arson, Firefly becomes incredibly burned during an explosion at a chemical factory, thus becoming horribly scarred and creating a fully insulated suit fully equipped with flamethrower, firebombs and working wings for flight.
Episode 11: Trust But Verify
Summary: The next person on Arrow’s (Stephen Amell) list is Diggle’s (David Ramsey) commanding officer and mentor from Afghanistan, Ted Gaynor (guest star Ben Browder). Oliver suspects Ted is responsible for recent armored truck robberies, but Diggle defends Ted and takes a job at Ted’s security company to keep an eye on him. Oliver decides to make a move on Ted, which puts him at odds with Diggle. Meanwhile, Thea (Willa Holland) suspects that Moira (Susanna Thompson) is having an affair with Malcom (guest star John Barrowman). Tommy (Colin Donnell) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) have an awkward dinner with Malcom.
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Episode 12: Vertigo
Summary: Thea (Willa Holland) is in trouble with the police after she gets caught using a drug called “Vertigo.” Oliver (Stephen Amell) thinks the only way to keep her out of jail is to find the dealer, a man who goes by the name of “The Count” (guest star Seth Gabel). Oliver turns to McKenna Hall (guest star Janina Gavankar), an old flame and current Vice cop, for help. Meanwhile, Laurel (Katie Cassidy) steps in to defend Thea, and Felicity (guest star Emily Bett Rickards) gives Oliver some disturbing news about Moira (Susanna Thompson).
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Tidbits: Laxer – potential recurring bad guy who is not the typically villain and is trulynemesis worthy will be making his debut in this episode. via E!Online – Seth Gable will appear as this season’s nemesis modeled after the Count Vertigo character. – new drug called “Vertigo” hits the streets, with deadly effects that will also include Thea – True Blood’s Janina Gavankar has been cast in a recurring role as a Vice Cop, who makes her first appearance in this episode. She is said to have past with Oliver.
Episode 13: Betrayal (Feb 6th)
Summary: Cyrus Vanch (Anders), a nefarious criminal, is recently released from prison and intends to re-secure his position as leader of the underworld. His first step is to take down his biggest opponent in the city – Arrow. Meanwhile, Oliver shows Moira (Susanna Thompson) his father’s notebook and questions her about the names on the list. Thea is miserable as she starts her internship with Laurel at the legal aid office and Detective Lance makes a deadly mistake that puts Laurel in the cross hairs of Vanch.
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Episode 14: The Odyssey
Summary: MANU BENNETT (“SPARTACUS”) GUEST STARS AS SLADE WILSON – After Oliver (Stephen Amell) is shot, he turns to a surprising person for help – Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards). Diggle (David Ramsey) is stunned when he sees Felicity walk through the front door of the lair dragging a dying Oliver behind her, and the two team up to save Oliver’s life. As Oliver (Stephen Amell) hovers between life and death, he flashes back to a seminal event on the island – a daring escape attempt with his new friend Slade Wilson (guest star Manu Bennett). Katie Cassidy, Willa Holland, Paul Blackthorne and Susanna Thompson also star. John Behring directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim – The Futon Critic
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Episode 15: Dodger
Summary: COLTON HAYNES (“TEEN WOLF”) GUEST STARS AS ROY HARPER – Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) tells Oliver (Stephen Amell) he’s all work and no play, so he asks Detective McKenna (guest star Janina Gavankar) on a date. A jewel thief named Dodger (guest star James Callis) hits Starling City and targets someone very close to Oliver. Meanwhile, while working with Laurel (Katie Cassidy), Thea (Willa Holland) gets her purse stolen by a very fast pickpocket named Roy Harper (guest star Haynes). Moira (Susanna Thompson) makes a move against Malcom (John Barrowman). – Futon Critic
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Episode 16: Dead To Rights
Summary: Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Diggle (David Ramsey) learn that Deadshot (guest star Michael Rowe) is still alive and his next target is Malcom (John Barrowman). Malcom invites Tommy (Colin Donnell) to attend a benefit honoring Malcom for his work with Starling City but Tommy refuses to attend. Oliver encourages his friend to mend his relationship with his father while he can. Meanwhile, Oliver struggles to balance his new relationship with McKenna (Janina Gavankar) and his duties as Arrow.
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Episode 17: The Huntress Returns
Summary: EDM MEGASTAR STEVE AOKI OPENS OLIVER’S NEW NIGHTCLUB – With his nightclub set to open and a new romance brewing with McKenna (guest star Janina Gavankar), Oliver (Stephen Amell) is as happy as he’s been since returning to Starling City. But when Oliver’s ex, The Huntress (guest star Jessica De Gouw), suddenly returns to town, she threatens to destroy everything and everyone he cares about. Meanwhile, Laurel (Katie Cassidy) and her father (Paul Blackthorne) struggle with the return of Dinah Lance (guest star Alex Kingston) who claims she has proof Sara is still alive. Thea (Willa Holland) gets Roy Harper (guest star Colton Haynes) a job at Oliver’s club, but he’s not too inclined to stop his life of crime. Oliver and Tommy (Colin Donnell) are thrilled they were able to get Steve Aoki to play at the opening of their new nightclub, Verdant. David Ramsey and Susanna Thompson also star. Guy Bee directed the episode written by Jake Coburn & Lana Cho (#117)
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Episode 18: Salvation
Summary: OLIVER MUST SAVE ROY HARPER FROM A MURDERER – An angry resident of The Glades who calls himself “The Savior” (guest star Christopher Redman) embarks on a kidnapping and killing spree to punish those he believes have wronged the residents of his neighborhood. To make things worse, he broadcasts these murders online and claims he was inspired by Arrow’s (Stephen Amell) vigilantism. Oliver is horrified by this statement and vows to stop “The Savior,” but his manhunt in intensified after Thea (Willa Holland) comes to him in tears and tells him Roy (guest star Colton Haynes) has been kidnapped. Laurel (Katie Cassidy) is surprised when her father (Paul Blackthorne) starts to believe her mother’s (guest star Alex Kingston) claim that Sara is still alive. Meanwhile, Malcom (John Barrowman) tells Moira (Susanna Thompson) to find the person responsible for his attempted murder. David Ramsey and Colin Donnell also star. Nick Copus directed the episode written by Drew Z. Greenberg & Wendy Mericle (#118) -Futon Critic
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Episode 19: Unfinished Business
Summary:GUEST STAR SETH GABLE (“FRINGE”) RETURNS AS THE COUNT – When a young woman meets a violent death after partying at Verdant, Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) and his new partner, Detective Hilton (guest star Roger Cross) inform Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Tommy (Colin Donnell) that she was on the drug Vertigo. Oliver immediately pays a visit to the mental institution where The Count (guest star Gabel) is locked up, but finds he is in no condition to deal drugs. However, when The Count escapes and Starling City is flooded with even more Vertigo-related violence, Oliver and Diggle (David Ramsey) make it their mission to track him down. After Detective Lance uncovers incriminating evidence against him, Tommy goes to great lengths to clear his name, and the fallout from his actions leads Tommy down a new, unexpected path. In a flashback to the island, Oliver recalls the lessons he learned from Slade (guest star Manu Bennett) and Shado (guest star Celina Jade). Katie Cassidy and Emily Bett Rickards also star. Michael Offer directed the episode written by Bryan Q. Miller & Lindsey Allen (#119) – The Futon Critic
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Episode 20: Home Invasion
Summary: DEADSHOT (GUEST STAR MICHAEL ROWE) FIRES OFF A NEW ROUND IN STARLING CITY – Deadshot (guest star Michael Rowe) returns to Starling City after taking down a U.S. Ambassador and six others overseas. By keeping tabs on A.R.G.U.S.’s manhunt for the assassin, Oliver (Stephen Amell), Diggle (David Ramsey), and Felicity (guest star Emily Bett Rickards) learn that a sting operation is underway to capture Deadshot – alive. Diggle is determined to see his brother’s killer dead, with or without Ollie’s help. Meanwhile, Laurel (Katie Cassidy) takes drastic steps to protect a young witness, exacerbating friction between Tommy (Colin Donnell) and Oliver. Later, Roy Harper (guest star Colton Haynes) unconventionally pursues all leads to find his new hero, but runs afoul of Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne). Back on the island, Oliver recalls how Shado (guest star Celina Jade) helped him incrementally gain confidence with a bow and hit the target for the first time. – The Futon Critic
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Episode 21: The Undertaking
Synopsis: WITH A LEAD ON WALTER’S WHEREABOUTS, OLIVER GAMBLES ON FELICITY IN THE FIELD – Finding it difficult to mend fences with Tommy (Colin Donnell) and Diggle (David Ramsey), Oliver (Stephen Amell) instead focuses on crossing another name off the list. While digging through a crooked accountant’s laptop, Felicity (guest star Emily Bett Rickards) discovers a transaction that could help Oliver find Walter. To reconfirm the lead, Oliver gambles that Felicity can be counted on in the field for the first time. In a flashback, Malcolm (guest star John Barrowman) reveals to Robert Queen (guest star Jamey Sheridan) and Frank Chen (guest star Chin Han) painful details surrounding his wife’s murder, and how that shaped his plans for the Glades. Meanwhile, Tommy (Colin Donnell) stuns Laurel (Katie Cassidy) with the truth. via Futon Critic
Episode 22: Darkness on the Edge of Town
Synopsis: CAN OLIVER OUTWIT OR OUTFIGHT THE DARK ARCHER TO SAVE THE CITY? – With the Undertaking days away, Malcolm (guest star John Barrowman) dons his black hood to conclude business with seismologist Dr. Brion Markov (guest star Eric Floyd) and his team. Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Moira (Susanna Thompson) entertain a number of surprise – and mostly unwelcome – visitors. Hooded confrontations at home and the Meryln Global Group reveal dark secrets. Meanwhile, Roy (guest star Colton Haynes) and Thea (Willa Holland) are still looking out for a hero. Laurel (Katie Cassidy) makes a decision after Tommy’s (Colin Donnell) revelation. In a flashback to the island, Oliver, Slade (guest star Manu Bennett) and Shado (guest star Celina Jade) struggle to prevent Fyers (guest star Sebastian Dunn) from shooting a Ferris Air jet out of the sky. – Futon Critic
Episode 23: Sacrifice
Synopsis: HEROES ARE FORGED AND SACRIFICES MADE IN THIS EPIC SEASON FINALE – Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Diggle (David Ramsey) race to stop the Dark Archer (John Barrowman) from unleashing his vengeance on The Glades. However, they run into a roadblock after Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) picks up Felicity for questioning. Tommy (Colin Donnell) and Oliver’s already tumultuous relationship takes a turn for the worse after Oliver makes a confession about Laurel (Katie Cassidy). After hearing of the danger in The Glades, Thea (Willa Holland) races to find Roy (Colton Haynes), inadvertently putting herself directly in the line of fire for Malcolm’s (John Barrowman) devious plan. On the island, Oliver, Slade (Manu Bennett) and Shado (guest star Celina Jade) are locked in a life-or-death struggle against Fyers (guest star Sebastian Dunn) as his missiles lock on a full Ferris Air jetliner.
