When it aired, Crisis on Infinite Earths was one of the most popular crossovers in superhero history. Not only did it combine the power of five DC shows across The CW, but it also dealt with one of the most dramatic storylines in the original comics that held nothing back when it came to the fates of popular characters.
If you’re new, watching each episode of Crisis on Infinite Earths in order can be a little confusing. It’s not a standalone series; viewers must jump from show to show to catch all five episodes. This is all the more complicated since the episodes are spread over several streaming services.
Read on to find out how to watch all of the Crisis episodes. We also have similar articles for watching MCU movies and films in order, and the same for all Star Wars and Canon TV movies.
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How to watch Crisis on Infinite Earths in order
There are five episodes to watch, all integrated into the Arrowverse series. Here are the episodes and seasons you need to watch:
- 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 should I catch up?
If you haven’t followed every Arrowverse show in its entirety (we can’t blame you, that’s a lot), then here are the key episodes you should check out before you start watching Crisis on Infinite Earths.
First of all, The Elseworlds crossover event of 2018 worth catching up on, as it features several plot points and characters that are revisited in the Crisis storyline. Additionally, you will also be able to see some of the character interactions and existing relationship dynamics.
You can get by without watching the latest seasons of Supergirl, Batwoman, and Legends Of Tomorrow, but it’s worth watching the most recent series of Arrow and The Flashand the Arrow series 7 finale to understand exactly what is going on.
Besides, Black Lightning’s Earth Crisis Episode (Season 3, Episode 9) Directly precedes Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 3, so you might want to consider adding it to your watchlist after watching Part 2. You can catch up on this episode of Black Lighting on Netflix.
Where to watch all episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths
In the UK, four episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths are currently available on Sky Max and through Now’s Entertainment Membership (£9.99 per month). Sky subscribers should be able to find it in the library, and streaming owners can now watch the episodes via the link below:
E4 has the rights to Batwoman and airs the episodes on a weekly basis. Part 2 was available on All 4 but unfortunately this episode has now expired. However, if you have a cable plan with Virgin, you can watch Part 2 via the Virgin Go app which is linked below:
There are three parts of the Crisis saga available on Netflix US. Although it’s not free to sign up for Netflix, if you already have an account in the UK, you can access US Netflix quite easily by downloading a VPN.
Using a VPN assigns the user a completely new IP address, which allows the user to appear as if they are browsing from another country.
For the best range of services, performance, and price, we recommend downloading NordVPN or ExpressVPN. You can check out other options on our list of the best VPNs for streaming. We also have a list of free VPNs. However, the limited range of servers will make streaming quite difficult.
Just download a VPN, choose a US server, open a new browser and go to the Netflix website and log in to your profile as you normally would. If you want more detailed instructions, you can find them in our guide to watching US Netflix in the UK. If you’re in the US, you should be able to access Netflix as you normally would.
Unfortunately, Supergirl and Batwoman are not available on Netflix US. However, it is available on HBO Max, which costs $14.99 per month for ad-free viewing, or $9.99 per month for ad-free viewing. Setting up an overseas account is a little trickier though – see our full guide to watching HBO Max in the UK for more information.
Here are the links to the Crisis episodes on Netflix US and HBO Max:
Where to buy Crisis on Infinite Earths episodes
If using the above method is not suitable, UK and US viewers can purchase individual episodes of Crisis on Infinite Earths through Amazon UK and Amazon US.
Alternatively, in the UK you can go the old fashioned way and buy all the episodes from the official Crisis on Infinite Earths DVD, which also comes with extra features. You can get it from Amazon UK and HMV.
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