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Arrow (2012)
Popularity 131.2
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Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow.
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Stephen AmellOliver Queen / Green Arrow
David RamseyJohn Diggle / Spartan
Rick GonzalezRene Ramirez / Wild Dog
Juliana HarkavyDinah Drake / Black Canary
Katherine McNamaraMia Smoak / Blackstar
Ben LewisAdult William Clayton
Joseph David-JonesConnor Hawke
Katie CassidyLaurel Lance / Black Canary
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Beth SchwartzExecutive Producer
Greg BerlantiExecutive Producer
Ken ShaneFirst Assistant Director
Mark BuntingFirst Assistant Director
ARTWORK GALLERY
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Specials
41 episodes · First aired 2013-10-02 Special installments of the series.
E01
Arrow: Year One
2013-10-02 · 42 min
This one-hour special gives fans a chance to catch up on the incredible events that led billionaire Oliver Queen to secretly create the persona of Arrow. Five years after being lost at sea, Oliver returns to Starling City to carry out his father's dying wish: take down the corrupt elite who have failed his city. The special follows Oliver as he delivers vigilante justice and discovers that the real threat to his city is far greater than he ever imagined. An exclusive first look at season two is included.
E02
Blood Rush, Part One: Mr. Queen Is Unavailable
2013-11-06 · 22 min
Roy Harper came to meet Oliver Queen but Felicity Smoak tells him to wait as Oliver is not available.
E03
Blood Rush, Part Two: Roy to the Rescue
2013-11-13 · 2 min
Detective Lance calls Felicity telling her that SCPD Laboratory is having blood samples of The Arrow then Felicity gives Roy Harper a job to break in SCPD Laboratory and get the samples.
E04
Blood Rush, Part Three: Down the Rabbit Hole
2013-11-20 · 2 min
Roy Harper breaks in SCPD Laboratory to get blood samples of The Arrow.
E05
Blood Rush, Part Four: The Sample
2013-11-27 · 2 min
Felicity Smoak helps Roy Harper escaping SCPD Laboratory.
E06
Blood Rush, Part Five: Closing In
2013-12-04 · 2 min
Roy Harper escapes SCPD Laboratory getting the blood samples of The Arrow with the help of Felicity Smoak.
E07
Blood Rush, Part Six: Heroic Deeds
2013-12-11 · 2 min
Roy Harper gives the blood samples to Felicity and felicity allows him to meet Oliver Queen.
E08
Arrow: Hitting the Bullseye
2020-01-28 · 42 min
Cast interviews from Stephen Amell and the cast of "Arrow," and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Beth Schwartz.
E09
Arrow Comes Alive!
· 28 min
Starling City has a new hero in the hooded vigilante. This is the story of how the writers and producers went from comic book origin story to the saga on the small screen.
E10
Fight School/Stunt School
· 18 min
From expertly choreographed fights, to stunts that give feature films a run for their money, Arrow takes aim to present the best that television can offer. Experience the extraordinary effort that goes into each stunt sequence.
E11
Cast and Creative Team at the 2013 Paleyfest
· 27 min
E12
Arrow 2013 Comic-Con Panel
· 26 min
E13
Season 1 Gag Reel
· 2 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 1.
E14
From Vigilante to Hero
· 23 min
The challenge in telling the story of how the Vigilante must grow from street protector to hero for the people.
E15
How Did They Do That? The Visual Effects of Arrow
· 11 min
How Arrow Season 2 continues to raise the bar, allowing anything that the writers dream up to be brought to life.
E16
Wirework: The Impossible Moves of Arrow
· 9 min
Exploring the Wirework from concept to animatic, to rehersal, rigging and execution of the final performances.
E17
Season 2 Gag Reel
· 4 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 2.
E18
The Man Beneath the Suit: The Atom's First Fight
· 7 min
Ray seeks the help and guidance of Oliver's heroic skill set of defense and combat. Oliver helps Ray to learn that it's not the suit that is heroic, it's the man beneath the suit who holds the potential for greatness.
E19
Nanda Parbat: Constructing the Villain's Lair
· 23 min
Arrow is populated with characters that are so well crafted you are left to believe they actually could exist and accomplish their incredible feats. But that believability would fall short if the world they lived in wasn't as realistic. Season 3 introduced audiences to one of the most ambitious sets to date: Nanda Parbat. We'll visit both the practical and virtual set creators and see how their artistry is seamlessly blended together to create a set piece as epic and intimidating as Ra's al Ghul himself.
E20
Second Skins: Creating the Uniforms of Arrow
· 1 min
Costume designer Maya Mani shows us how her design team works to create fresh and inspired uniforms for the characters of Arrow. Fans will see how the uniforms not only look amazing, but also function in ways necessary to the demands of the characters and production. When it all comes together, these uniforms become like a second skin, transforming the characters from ordinary to extraordinary.
E21
Season 3 Gag Reel
· 3 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 3.
E22
Arrow at Comic-Con 2014
· 29 min
The cast and creative team of Arrow discuss their upcoming third season at Comic-Con 2014
E23
Star Crossed Hawks
· 11 min
Hawkman and Hawkgirl have been reincarnated for thousands of years. The star-crossed lovers must endure a path toward reawakening, while the villain Vandal Savage hunts them on his immortal quest.
E24
Star Crossed Hawks: The Hunt for Vandal Savage
· 11 min
The story of Hawkman and Hawkgirl's nemesis, Vandal Savage, from his comic portrayal over the years to his new characterization in The Flash, Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
E25
Arrow: 2015 Comic-Con Panel
· 23 min
Warner Bros. Television Presents a Night of DC Entertainment at Comic-Con 2015: Arrow.
E26
Smooth Criminal: The Damien Darhk Story
· 15 min
Damien Darhk, a megalomaniacal villain with the powers of a sorcerer, posed the ultimate danger to Team Arrow. This documentary explorers Damien's character from his origins in the comics to his portrayal in Arrow.
E27
Season 4 Gag Reel
· 6 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 4.
E28
The New Team Arrow
· 10 min
Explore the journey ahead for Wild Dog, Artemis, Mr. Terrific and Ragman as Oliver prepares this raw group of heroes to take their battle against crimes to the streets.
E29
Allied: The Invasion Complex (Arrow)
· 13 min
Every crossover event needs a moment when the hero is tested. Here's the 2nd part of the series where Oliver battles his inner demons and galvanizes his team against the malevolent alien armada!
E30
Arrow: 2016 Comic-Con Panel
· 27 min
The cast and executive producers of Arrow talk about the season at the San Diego Comic-Con.
E31
Returning to the Roots of Arrow: Prometheus
· 15 min
We return to the roots of Arrow as Oliver faces his dark past in the form of the villain Prometheus!
E32
Season 5 Gag Reel
· 5 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 5.
E33
The Split of a Man: Deathstroke
· 12 min
Like the two-sided mask he wears, there are two sides to Slade Wilson: the guilt-ridden killer, Deathstroke, and the father looking for redemption. For Oliver, navigating his own relationship with William, Slade serves as a cautionary tale.
E34
Inside the Crossover: Crisis on Earth-X
· 42 min
The Executive Producers from hit DC shows Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow engage in a spirited discussion about the fundamentals of a great story and bringing this monumental effort to the screen.
E35
Revenge in Ones and Zeros: The Story of Cayden James
· 11 min
This featurette examines the hacktivist-turned-criminal mastermind, Cayden James, and his journey of revenge against Oliver.
E36
The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2017
· 58 min
The best moments of your favourite DC Comics TV show panels from the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con are combined here in one epic presentation.
E37
The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2018
· 61 min
The best moments of your favourite DC Comics TV show panels from the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con are combined here in one epic presentation.
E38
Inside the Crossover: Elseworlds
· 45 min
E39
Villains: Modes of Persuasion
· 38 min
E40
Season 7 Gag Reel
· 4 min
Watch the hilarious outtakes from the cast of Arrow Season 7.
E41
The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2019
· 51 min
The best moments of your favourite DC Comics TV show panels from the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con are combined here in one epic presentation.
Season 1
23 episodes · First aired 2012-10-10 · ★ 7.7 Oliver Queen returns to Starling city after being deserted on a hellish island for five years. He decides to become a mask wearing vigilante to fulfil his father's wishes and rid the city of crime. In his journey to do so, he is forced to make tough decisions even as he makes new friends and even more enemies which continue question his lethal ways of controlling crime.
E01
Pilot
2012-10-10 · 43 min
After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. Back in Starling City, Oliver slowly reconnects with those closest to him. Oliver has brought back many new skills from his time on the island and manages to secretly create the persona of Arrow to right the wrongs of his family and fight the ills of society. As Arrow, Oliver will atone for the past sins of his family while he searches for the personal redemption he needs.
E02
Honor Thy Father
2012-10-17 · 42 min
Oliver heads to the courthouse to get his death certificate repealed and is pleasantly surprised to run into Laurel, who is there prosecuting Martin Somers, a criminal with ties to the Chinese Triad. Oliver recognizes Martin's name from his father's book and sets his sights on taking him down. Martin orders the Triad to "take care of" Laurel so they send their top mercenary - China White - after her, an act that culminates in a battle between Arrow and China White. Meanwhile, Moira and Walter ask Oliver to take over the company.
E03
Lone Gunmen
2012-10-24 · 42 min
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, 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.
E04
An Innocent Man
2012-10-31 · 43 min
Oliver still hasn't figured out how to get back in Laurel's good graces, but a late night bonding session with Thea gives him the inspiration he needs. Looking into a suspicious murder case, Oliver realizes an innocent man, Peter Declan, was framed by one of the targets on his list. As Arrow, he asks Laurel to help prove Declan's innocence. Meanwhile, Walter asks one of his employees, Felicity Smoak, to look into a $2.6 million withdrawal that Moira made without his knowledge.
E05
Damaged
2012-11-07 · 42 min
After Detective Lance arrests Oliver for murder, Oliver tells Moira the only lawyer he'll allow to represent him is Laurel. 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. Oliver flashes back to when he got his first scar, courtesy of Deathstroke.
E06
Legacies
2012-11-14 · 42 min
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 tells Oliver he needs to deviate from his father's list and start helping the citizens of Starling City. Meanwhile, Tommy asks Thea for relationship advice, but things get awkward when she realizes he was asking about Laurel. Moira confronts Oliver about all of his recent disappearances in the middle of family functions.
E07
Muse of Fire
2012-11-28 · 41 min
Oliver encounters a mysterious woman, Helena Bertinelli, daughter of mob boss Frank Bertinelli, 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 is blindsided by an unfortunate turn of events and turns to Laurel for support.
E08
Vendetta
2012-12-05 · 42 min
As Oliver and Helena grow closer, Oliver trains her to be his ally, complete with showing her how to use a crossbow. Diggle 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.
E09
Year's End
2012-12-12 · 43 min
Oliver discovers that after he and his father went missing, Moira and Thea 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 asks Laurel to spend Christmas with him but she points out that Christmas was also her sister 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 for that. Meanwhile, Diggle tells Oliver someone is murdering the people on his father's list with arrows, which sends Oliver off to face his toughest adversary yet.
E10
Burned
2013-01-16 · 43 min
Oliver’s confidence is shaken after being beaten by the Dark Archer and he takes a break from being Arrow. However, when Laurel 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 throws a benefit for the firefighters and Thea tries to lift Moira out of her depressive state.
E11
Trust But Verify
2013-01-23 · 43 min
The next person on Arrow's list is Diggle's commanding officer and mentor from Afghanistan, Ted Gaynor. Oliver suspects Ted is responsible for recent armoured 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 suspects that Moira is having an affair with Malcom. Tommy and Laurel have an awkward dinner with Malcom.
E12
Vertigo
2013-01-30 · 43 min
Thea is in trouble with the police after she gets caught using a drug called "Vertigo." Oliver 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". Oliver turns to McKenna Hall, an old flame and current Vice cop, for help. Meanwhile, Laurel steps in to defend Thea, and Felicity gives Oliver some disturbing news about Moira.
E13
Betrayal
2013-02-06 · 42 min
Cyrus Vanch, 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 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 crosshairs of Vanch.
E14
The Odyssey
2013-02-13 · 43 min
After Oliver is shot, he turns to a surprising person for help - Felicity. Diggle 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 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.
E15
Dodger
2013-02-20 · 42 min
Felicity tells Oliver he's all work and no play, so he asks Detective McKenna on a date. A jewel thief named Dodger hits Starling City and targets someone very close to Oliver. Meanwhile, while working with Laurel, Thea gets her purse stolen by a very fast pickpocket named Roy Harper. Moira makes a move against Malcom.
E16
Dead to Rights
2013-02-27 · 41 min
Oliver and Diggle learn that Deadshot is still alive and his next target is Malcom. Malcom invites Tommy 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 and his duties as Arrow.
E17
The Huntress Returns
2013-03-20 · 42 min
With his nightclub set to open and a new romance brewing with McKenna, Oliver is as happy as he's been since returning to Starling City. But when Oliver's ex, The Huntress, suddenly returns to town, she threatens to destroy everything and everyone he cares about. Meanwhile, Laurel and her father struggle with the return of Dinah Lance who claims she has proof Sara is still alive. Thea gets Roy Harper a job at Oliver's club, but he's not too inclined to stop his life of crime. Oliver and Tommy are thrilled they were able to get Steve Aoki to play at the opening of their new nightclub, Verdant.
E18
Salvation
2013-03-27 · 42 min
An angry resident of The Glades who calls himself "The Savior" 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 vigilantism. Oliver is horrified by this statement and vows to stop "The Savior," but his manhunt in intensified after Thea comes to him in tears and tells him Roy has been kidnapped. Laurel is surprised when her father starts to believe her mother's claim that Sara is still alive. Meanwhile, Malcom tells Moira to find the person responsible for his attempted murder.
E19
Unfinished Business
2013-04-03 · 42 min
When a young woman meets a violent death after partying at Verdant, Detective Lance and his new partner, Detective Hilton inform Oliver and Tommy that she was on the drug Vertigo. Oliver immediately pays a visit to the mental institution where The Count 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 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 and Shado.
E20
Home Invasion
2013-04-24 · 42 min
Deadshot 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, Diggle, and Felicity 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 takes drastic steps to protect a young witness, exacerbating friction between Tommy and Oliver. Later, Roy Harperunconventionally pursues all leads to find his new hero, but runs afoul of Detective Lance. Back on the island, Oliver recalls how Shado helped him incrementally gain confidence with a bow and hit the target for the first time.
E21
The Undertaking
2013-05-01 · 42 min
Finding it difficult to mend fences with Tommy and Diggle, Oliver instead focuses on crossing another name off the list. While digging through a crooked accountant's laptop, Felicity 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 reveals to Robert Queen and Frank Chen painful details surrounding his wife's murder, and how that shaped his plans for the Glades. Meanwhile, Tommy stuns Laurel with the truth.
E22
Darkness on the Edge of Town
2013-05-08 · 42 min
With the Undertaking days away, Malcolm dons his black hood to conclude business with seismologist Dr. Brion Markov and his team. Oliver and Moira entertain a number of surprise - and mostly unwelcome - visitors. Hooded confrontations at home and the Meryln Global Group reveal dark secrets. Meanwhile, Roy and Thea are still looking out for a hero. Laurel makes a decision after Tommy's revelation. In a flashback to the island, Oliver, Slade and Shado struggle to prevent Fyers from shooting a Ferris Air jet out of the sky. Paul Blackthorne and David Ramsey also star.
E23
Sacrifice
2013-05-15 · 42 min
Oliver and Diggle race to stop the Dark Archer from unleashing his vengeance on The Glades. However, they run into a roadblock after Detective Lance picks up Felicity for questioning. Tommy and Oliver's already tumultuous relationship takes a turn for the worse after Oliver makes a confession about Laurel. After hearing of the danger in The Glades, Thea races to find Roy, inadvertently putting herself directly in the line of fire for Malcolm's devious plan. On the island, Oliver, Slade and Shado are locked in a life-or-death struggle against Fyers as his missiles lock on a full Ferris Air jetliner.
