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Black Lightning (2018)
Popularity 36.9
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Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
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Cress WilliamsJefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa WilliamsAnissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
Christine AdamsLynn Pierce
Marvin Jones IIITobias Whale
James RemarPeter Gambi
Chantal ThuyGrace Choi
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Brusta BrownProducer
Carl OgawaProducer
Charles HollandExecutive Producer
Greg BerlantiExecutive Producer
James SpiesProducer
Jennifer LenceProducer
Jenny Blake IsabellaCharacters
John Mitchell ToddProducer
Mara Brock AkilExecutive Producer
Salim AkilExecutive Producer
Sarah SchechterExecutive Producer
Trevor Von EedenCharacters
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Season 1
13 episodes · First aired 2018-01-16 · ★ 6.2 School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
E01
The Resurrection
2018-01-16 · 43 min
Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the Superhero days behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
E02
Lawanda: The Book of Hope
2018-01-23 · 43 min
As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering. While Jefferson Pierce struggles with his decision, Gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa and Jennifer try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience.
E03
Lawanda: The Book of Burial
2018-01-30 · 43 min
As Jefferson Pierce tries to determine if the community can survive without the help of Black Lightning, Anissa starts to come into her own. Meanwhile, Jefferson and Lynn try and figure out their new dynamic. Finally, Jennifer reveals to her parents that she has been grappling with something big.
E04
Black Jesus
2018-02-06 · 43 min
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
E05
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
2018-02-13 · 43 min
An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire consequences. Lastly, Jennifer learns the importance of controlling her temper – in all situations.
E06
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
2018-02-27 · 43 min
Jefferson is on the hunt for his father's killer, while Anissa uses her new powers to rectify a wrong after a protest fails. Jennifer grapples with some difficult choices. Elsewhere, Gambi begs for help from Lynn.
E07
Equinox: The Book of Fate
2018-03-06 · 42 min
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
E08
The Book of Revelations
2018-03-13 · 42 min
Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, Gambi finds himself in a precarious situation.
E09
The Book of Little Black Lies
2018-03-20 · 43 min
In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his father’s death, and anyone else involved. Tensions remain high between Black Lightning and Gambi.
E10
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
2018-03-27 · 43 min
Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gambi struggles to stay strong while in a compromising position. Jefferson begins to view things differently.
E11
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
2018-04-03 · 40 min
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, as Jefferson is in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.
E12
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
2018-04-10 · 43 min
Tobias returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.
E13
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
2018-04-17 · 43 min
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Season 2
16 episodes · First aired 2018-10-09 · ★ 5.6 As Jefferson and his family wrestle with shocking revelations and new threats from Tobias, Freeland demands justice for the "pod people."
E01
The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies
2018-10-09 · 43 min
Jefferson Pierce and his family may have survived Tobias’s attack, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfield’s students, the board considers a motion to shut down the school, forcing Jefferson to go to Napier Frank to sway the vote. Jennifer struggles with her powers and her actions have unforeseen repercussions. Meanwhile, Anissa finds a new way to give back to Freeland. Lastly, Lynn continues her quest much to the dismay of Agent Odell.
E02
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
2018-10-16 · 43 min
Jefferson must break the news to his students and faculty that he is stepping down. Struggling with his new life as Painkiller, Kahlil pays a visit to Jennifer in hopes of mending things. Meanwhile, Tobias continues to enact his plan.
E03
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
2018-10-23 · 43 min
Jefferson is forced to watch as all his good work is undone before his eyes when his replacement arrives and begins implementing sweeping changes. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to play Robin Hood by stealing from one of the most powerful crime syndicates in Freeland.
E04
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
2018-10-30 · 43 min
Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior leading to a fierce disagreement.
E05
The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem
2018-11-13 · 43 min
Jefferson and Anissa work together investigating the hometown of a creepy man at the clinic and make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, with Syonide gone, Tobias puts an increasing amount of pressure on Khalil to help fill some of the void left in the organization.
E06
The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi
2018-11-20 · 43 min
Black Lightning and Thunder return to South Freeland in an attempt to figure out what is going on. When they arrive, they are directed to a nearby wood where they are surrounded by a clan of mixed-race moonshiners called the Perdi. Meanwhile, Lynn, feeling tremendous guilt, falls into a deep depression. Lastly, Tobias finds that his plan is falling apart.
E07
The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
2018-11-27 · 43 min
When Black Lightning and Thunder are attacked by Looker and her clan, they fight to get her to release control over the Sange. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil continue to grow closer.
E08
The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus
2018-12-04 · 42 min
The Pierce family is reeling in the wake of Jennifer's disappearance. Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa all gather to discuss the most effective way to find her. After learning that Jennifer is with Khalil, Lynn goes to Detective Henderson to ask him to issue a warrant for Khalil's arrest. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil are doing their best to stay off the grid but Tobias's new henchwoman Cutter is closing in on them.
E09
The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
2018-12-11 · 43 min
After Jennifer and Khalil escape, they take refuge in a barn and Jennifer desperately tries to save a now feverish Khalil, who has grown worse from Cutter's poisonous blade. Meanwhile, Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa try everything they can to track down Jennifer and Khalil.
E10
The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
2019-01-21 · 43 min
Still on the run, Jennifer and Khalil succumb to their feelings for one another and begin planning their future together. Meanwhile, Jefferson approaches Henderson with a favor.
E11
The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
2019-01-28 · 43 min
Jefferson suspects that Tobias is behind a recent malicious attack. He brings this news to Henderson but doesn’t get the answer he was looking for. Meanwhile, Lynn is confronted by her past.
E12
The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
2019-02-04 · 43 min
When Anissa returns to work at the clinic, she meets a domestic violence victim who motivates her to take action. Meanwhile, Gambi makes a discovery.
E13
The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
2019-02-11 · 43 min
Lynn works on two of the pod kids in a segregated safe room. Meanwhile, Jennifer plots revenge and Jefferson receives some interesting news. Lastly, Anissa makes a shocking discovery.
E14
The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
2019-03-04 · 42 min
Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace.
E15
The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
2019-03-11 · 42 min
Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy, in how to live in a world that's new to her but the fate of the other pod kids remains in doubt. Meanwhile, Anissa figures out Grace's secret. Lastly, Jefferson tries to install a superhero code for his metahuman offspring, but Jennifer insists on taking revenge on Tobias for her boyfriend's death.
E16
The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
2019-03-18 · 43 min
Lynn goes head to head with Dr. Jace once and for all. Meanwhile, Gambi risks his life to save Jennifer. Lastly, Tobias makes a major move to cripple Freeland and kill Black Lightning, requiring our superhero family to step up like never before.
