<P> The Flash is a 1990 American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS . It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime - fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds . The Flash starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen, along with Amanda Pays, and Alex Désert . </P> <P> Barry Allen, a forensic scientist working for the Central City police, is struck by lightning and doused in chemicals in his lab . He develops superspeed and creates a superhero identity for himself to fight crime: The Flash . Research scientist, Dr. Tina McGee who works from S.T.A.R. Labs helps Barry fight crime and tries to understand how his powers are developing . As well as his superheroics, Barry tries to maintain a private life, and tries to keep his superhero identity from his colleagues, Lt. Garfield, and his best friend, Julio Mendez . </P> <Ul> <Li> John Wesley Shipp as Barry Allen / Flash: A forensic scientist in the Central City Police Department (CCPD) who gains the power of super speed after his lab is struck by lightning causing him to be doused with chemicals . Shipp also portrayed the Flash's "evil" clone, Pollux . </Li> <Li> Amanda Pays as Christina "Tina" McGee: A scientist at S.T.A.R. Labs who provides the Flash with experimental inventions to adapt and overcome his enemies and learn about his powers . She is also a love interest of Barry . </Li> <Li> Alex Désert as Julio Mendez: A Central City Police Department scientist who is Barry Allen's co-worker and close friend . </Li> </Ul> <Li> John Wesley Shipp as Barry Allen / Flash: A forensic scientist in the Central City Police Department (CCPD) who gains the power of super speed after his lab is struck by lightning causing him to be doused with chemicals . Shipp also portrayed the Flash's "evil" clone, Pollux . </Li>

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