How to Watch Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover

Crisis on Infinite Earths, which first aired in 2019/2020, remains a favorite crossover event in superhero history. It brought together five DC shows on The CW and delved into a dramatic storyline from the original comics that left fans on the edge of their seats.

If you’re new to the series, following the order of every episode of Crisis on Infinite Earths can be a bit confusing. This crossover event spans multiple shows, requiring viewers to switch between them to catch all five episodes. Complicating matters further, the episodes are available on different streaming services.

Here’s a guide on how to watch all the Crisis episodes in order and catch up on the essential episodes from the Arrowverse shows.

How to Watch Crisis on Infinite Earths in Order

There are five episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths embedded within the Arrowverse series. Here’s the order in which you should watch them:

• Part 1 – Supergirl, Season 5, Episode 9
• Part 2 – Batwoman, Season 1, Episode 9
• Part 3 – The Flash, Season 6, Episode 9
• Part 4 – Arrow, Season 8, Episode 8
• Part 5 – Legends of Tomorrow, Special Episode (prelude to Season 5)

What Do I Need to Catch Up On?

If you haven’t kept up with all the Arrowverse shows, here are the key episodes you should watch before starting Crisis on Infinite Earths:

It’s recommended to watch the 2018 crossover event Elseworlds, as it introduces plot points and characters revisited in Crisis. Additionally, watching the latest seasons of Arrow and The Flash, along with the series 7 finale of Arrow, will provide context for the Crisis storyline.

Black Lightning’s Earth Crisis episode (season 3, episode 9) leads directly into Part Three of Crisis on Infinite Earths, so consider adding it to your watch list after Part 2.

Where to Watch All the Crisis on Infinite Earths Episodes

In the UK, four episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths are available on various streaming platforms. Three episodes can be watched on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX.

Legends of Tomorrow is available for purchase on Amazon.

In the US, three parts of Crisis are on Netflix. If you don’t have a US Netflix account, using a VPN can help you access these episodes.

Supergirl and Batwoman are not on Netflix US but can be found on HBO Max, which requires a subscription.

Where to Buy Episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths

If streaming options are not suitable, both UK and US viewers can purchase individual episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths on Amazon. In the UK, the complete series is also available on DVD.