List of Arrow episodes explained

Arrow is an American superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, a costumed crime-fighter created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, and is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with other related television series. [1]

Arrow follows billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), who claimed to have spent five years shipwrecked on Lian Yu, a mysterious island in the North China Sea, before returning home to Starling City (later renamed "Star City") to fight crime and corruption as a secret vigilante whose weapon of choice is a bow and arrow. Throughout the series, Oliver is joined by others in his quest, among them former soldier John Diggle (David Ramsey), I.T. expert and skilled hacker Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards), former assassin Sara Lance (Caity Lotz), aspiring vigilante Roy Harper (Colton Haynes), Oliver's sister Thea (Willa Holland), and attorney-turned-vigilante Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy). The group also receives support from Laurel and Sara's father, Detective Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne). During the first five seasons of the show, characters from Oliver's past appear in a separate story arc based on Oliver's flashbacks, which highlight parallels from Oliver's history that shape events in the main story. Starting with season seven, a series of flash-forwards focus on Oliver's children William (Ben Lewis) and Mia (Katherine McNamara), exploring how present events would affect their future and Green Arrow's legacy.

The first season aired from October 10, 2012 through May 15, 2013. On February 11, The CW renewed the series for a second season.[2] The season aired on October 9 and concluded on May 14, 2014.[3] [4] On February 12 the series was renewed for another season.[5] The third season began airing on October 8 and concluded on May 13, 2015.[6] [7] Arrow was renewed for a fourth season on January 11.[8] The season began aired on October 7 and ended on May 25, 2016.[9] [10] On March 11, the series was renewed.[11] The fifth season began airing on October 5 and finished on May 24, 2017.[12] [13] The series was renewed for another season on January 8.[14] The sixth season began airing on October 12, 2017 and concluded on May 17, 2018.[15] [16] Arrow was renewed for a seventh season on April 2, 2018.[17] The season aired from October 15 through May 13, 2019.[18] On March 6, 2019 the series was given a final season order.[19] The eight season began on October 15, 2019 and concluded on January 28, 2020.[20] [21]

All eight seasons of the series have also been released on DVD to regions 1, 2 and 4 and on Blu-ray to regions A and B.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2012–13)

See main article: Arrow season 1. The first season of Arrow aired from October 10, 2012 through May 15, 2013.[22] [23]

Season 2 (2013–14)

See main article: Arrow season 2. The second season aired on October 9, 2013 and concluded on May 14, 2014.

Season 3 (2014–15)

See main article: Arrow season 3. The third season began airing on October 8 and concluded on May 13, 2015.

Season 4 (2015–16)

See main article: Arrow season 4. The fourth season began aired on October 7, 2015 and ended on May 25, 2016.

Season 5 (2016–17)

See main article: Arrow season 5. The fifth season began airing on October 5, 2016 and finished on May 24, 2017.

Season 6 (2017–18)

See main article: Arrow season 6. The sixth season began airing on October 12, 2017 and concluded on May 17, 2018.

Season 7 (2018–19)

See main article: Arrow season 7. The seventh season aired from October 15, 2018 through May 13, 2019. It had 22 episode instead of 23 which the previous season had.

Season 8 (2019–20)

See main article: Arrow season 8. The eighth and final season of Arrow was ordered on March 6, 2019 with a 10 episode order. The season began on October 15, 2019 and concluded on January 28, 2020.

Home media

Arrow home media releases
SeasonDVD release datesBlu-ray release dates
Region 1Region 2Region 4Region ARegion B
1September 17, 2013[24] September 23, 2013[25] October 2, 2013[26] September 17, 2013September 23, 2013[27]
2September 16, 2014[28] September 22, 2014[29] December 3, 2014[30] September 16, 2014September 22, 2014[31]
3September 22, 2015[32] September 28, 2015[33] September 23, 2015[34] September 22, 2015September 28, 2015[35]
4August 30, 2016[36] September 5, 2016[37] September 7, 2016[38] August 30, 2016September 5, 2016[39]
5September 19, 2017[40] September 18, 2017[41] September 9, 2017[42] September 19, 2017September 18, 2017[43]
6August 14, 2018[44] September 3, 2018[45] August 14, 2018[46] August 14, 2018[47] September 3, 2018[48]
7August 20, 2019[49] September 16, 2019[50] August 21, 2019[51] August 20, 2019[52] September 16, 2019[53]
8April 28, 2020[54] May 25, 2020[55] April 29, 2020[56] April 28, 2020[57] May 25, 2020[58]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stephen Amell Returning as Green Arrow for Final Season of The Flash: 'A Full-Circle Moment' . 2024-07-17 . . en.
  2. Web site: Villarreal . Yvonne . February 11, 2013 . CW's 'Arrow,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Supernatural' get early renewal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130212180952/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-cw-early-renewals-arrow-vampire-diaries-supernatural-20130211,0,237179.story . February 12, 2013 . May 20, 2024 . Los Angeles Times.
  3. Web site: Moore . A. . 2013-10-09 . 'Arrow' Season 2 Premiere, Episode 1: 'City of Heroes' . 2024-05-21 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Dodds . Eric . 2014-05-14 . Arrow Co-Creator Marc Guggenheim on Tonight’s Season 2 Finale . 2024-05-21 . . en.
  5. News: February 12, 2014 . 'Supernatural' Renewed For 10th Season: The CW Renews 'Reign,' 'The Originals,' 'The Vampire Diaries' And 'Arrow' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141019201401/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/13/supernatural-renewed_n_4783886.html . October 19, 2014 . May 22, 2024 . The Huffington Post.
  6. Web site: Bucksbuam . Sydney . May 13, 2015 . Um, Why Is the Arrow Boss Calling the Season 3 Finale a Series Finale?! . 2024-05-22 . E! Online.
  7. Web site: Arrow Premiere Clip Shows Introduction Of Brandon Routh As Ray Palmer . 2024-05-22 . Comicbook.com . en.
  8. Web site: Fitzpatrick . Kevin . January 11, 2015 . 'Arrow,' 'The Flash,' 'Supernatural,' Pretty Much Everything Renewed at The CW . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170706152022/http://screencrush.com/arrow-season-4-flash-season-2-supernatural-cw-renewed-2015/ . July 6, 2017 . May 22, 2024 . ScreenCrush.
  9. Web site: Gallaway . Lauren . 2016-05-19 . "Arrow" Recap: Thea is Swayed by H.I.V.E. as Star City Prepares to Burn . 2024-05-22 . CBR . en.
  10. Web site: Fitzpatrick . Kevin . 2015-10-08 . Review: 'Arrow' S4 Goes 'Green' in Sharpest Premiere Yet . 2024-05-22 . . en.
  11. Web site: Ausiello . Micheal . March 11, 2016 . The CW Renews The Flash, Vampire Diaries, The 100, Reign (!) and 7 Others . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161117064633/http://tvline.com/2016/03/11/cw-renewed-shows-2016-new-season-lineup-arrow-the-flash-the-100/ . November 17, 2016 . May 24, 2024 . TVLine.
  12. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . 2016-10-06 . Arrow Premiere Recap: One-Man Show . 2024-05-22 . . en-US.
  13. Web site: Schedeen . Jesse . 2017-05-25 . Arrow: "Lian Yu" Review . 2024-05-22 . . en.
  14. Web site: Jayson . Jay . January 8, 2017 . The CW Renews Arrow, Supernatural, Crazy Ex and 4 Others . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170201005134/http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/01/09/stephen-amell-thanks-fans-for-arrows-season-6-renewal/ . February 1, 2017 . May 24, 2024 . ComicBook.com.
  15. Web site: Does the New 'Arrow' Bunker Tease a Death in the Family? . 2024-05-24 . DC . en.
  16. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . 2018-05-17 . Arrow Boss: ‘Unconventional’ Finale Packs ‘Emotional Wallops,’ Plus a Big DC Comics Tease for Season 7 . 2024-05-24 . TVLine . en-US.
  17. Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . April 2, 2018 . 'Riverdale,' 'Flash,' 'Supernatural' Among 10 CW Renewals . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180402195748/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/riverdale-flash-supernatural-10-cw-renewals-1098997 . April 2, 2018 . May 24, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  18. Web site: October 13, 2018 . 'Arrow's Stephen Amell Says Oliver Stays in Prison Longer Than Everybody Expects . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181014130742/https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/10/13/arrow-stephen-amell-how-long-oliver-in-prison-season-7/ . October 14, 2018 . May 24, 2024 . ComicBook.com.
  19. Web site: Prudom . Laura . March 6, 2019 . Arrow Ending After Season 8 With Shortened Final Season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054344/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/06/arrow-ending-season-8-cancelled-no-season-9 . March 7, 2019 . May 20, 2024 . IGN.
  20. Web site: Boucher . Geoff . 2020-01-29 . ‘Arrow’ Series Finale Points The Way To CW’s Superhero Future . 2024-05-21 . Deadline . en-US.
  21. Web site: Arrow Fans Are Freaking out About Batman's Cowl In "Starling City" . 2024-05-21 . DC . en.
  22. Web site: Arrow Premiered Ten Years Ago Today, Launching a Multiverse of DC Shows . 2024-05-21 . ComicBook.com . en.
  23. Web site: Schedeen . Jesse . 2013-05-16 . Arrow: "Sacrifice" Review . 2024-05-21 . IGN . en.
  24. Web site: Arrow: Season 1 (Blu-ray + DVD) . Amazon . July 10, 2013.
  25. Web site: Arrow – Season 1 (DVD) . Amazon UK . January 22, 2015.
  26. Web site: Arrow – Season 1 (DVD/Ultraviolet) . . August 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130818235906/http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/tv/arrow-season-1-dvd-ultraviolet/689243 . August 18, 2013.
  27. Web site: Arrow – Season 1 (Blu-ray) . Amazon UK . May 16, 2013.
  28. Web site: Arrow – Season 2 (DVD) . TVShowsonDVD.com . June 11, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140613094357/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-2/19911 . June 13, 2014.
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  30. Web site: Arrow – Season 2 (DVD/Ultraviolet) . . February 5, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150122160752/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-action/arrow-season-2/587258/ . January 22, 2015.
  31. Web site: Arrow – Season 2 (Blu-Ray) . Amazon UK . April 12, 2014.
  32. Web site: Arrow – Season 3 (DVD) . TVShowsonDVD.com . June 26, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170521220346/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-3/21216 . May 21, 2017.
  33. Web site: Arrow – Season 3 [DVD] [2015] ]. Amazon UK. April 17, 2019 .
  34. Web site: Arrow – Season 3 . JBHifi.com . September 24, 2015.
  35. Web site: Arrow – Season 3 [Blu-ray] [2015] ]. Amazon UK. September 28, 2015 .
  36. Web site: Arrow – Warner Shoots Out a Press Release for 'The Complete 4th Season' . TVShowsonDVD.com . June 1, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170305001324/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-4-Press-Release/22315 . March 5, 2017.
  37. Web site: Arrow – Season 4 [DVD] [2016] ]. Amazon UK. September 5, 2016 .
  38. Web site: Arrow – Season 4 [DVD] [2016] ]. JB Hi-Fi.
  39. Web site: Arrow – Season 4 [Blu-ray] [2016] ]. Amazon UK. September 5, 2016 .
  40. Web site: Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season . Amazon.com. September 19, 2017 .
  41. Web site: Arrow – Season 5 [DVD] [2017]]. Amazon UK . April 17, 2019 .
  42. Web site: Buy Arrow: Season 5 DVD From EzyDVD.com.au . EzyDVD.com.au . August 29, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170909163027/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/Arrow-Season-5/dp/6211199 . September 9, 2017.
  43. Web site: Arrow – Season 5 [Blu-ray] [2017] ]. Amazon.co.uk . September 18, 2017 . September 24, 2017.
  44. Web site: Arrow: Season 6 . Amazon.com . August 9, 2018.
  45. Web site: Arrow: Season 6 [DVD] [2018] ]. Amazon.co.uk . August 9, 2018.
  46. Web site: Arrow - Season 6 5 DVD . . August 9, 2018.
  47. Web site: Arrow: The Complete Sixth Season (BD) [Blu-ray] ]. Amazon.com . August 9, 2018.
  48. Web site: Arrow: Season 6 [Blu-ray] [2018] ]. Amazon.co.uk . August 9, 2018.
  49. Web site: 'Arrow' Season 7 Blu-ray and DVD Set for August 20th Release Date . Bradley . Dan . May 22, 2019 . The HD Room . May 24, 2019.
  50. Web site: Arrow: Season 7 [DVD] [2019] ]. . April 14, 2020 .
  51. Web site: Arrow - Season 7 . . April 14, 2020 .
  52. Web site: Arrow: The Complete Seventh Season (Blu-ray) . . August 20, 2019 . April 14, 2020 .
  53. Web site: Arrow: Season 7 [Blu-ray] [2019] ]. . September 16, 2019 . April 14, 2020 .
  54. Web site: Arrow: The Eighth and Final Season (DVD) . . April 14, 2020 .
  55. Web site: Arrow: Season 8 [DVD] [2019] [2020] ]. . May 25, 2020 . September 24, 2020 .
  56. Web site: Arrow - Season 8 . . April 14, 2020 .
  57. Web site: Arrow: The Eighth and Final Season (Blu-ray + Digital & Bonus Disc) . . April 14, 2020 .
  58. Web site: Arrow: Season 8 [Blu-ray] [2019] [2020]last= ]. . May 25, 2020 . September 24, 2020 .