Black Lightning
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
- Metascore79
- 2018-2021
- 4 seasons
- The CW
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-14
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
The Resurrection
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 43 mins
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.
Episode 2
LaWanda: The Book of Hope
Tue, Jan 23, 2018 43 mins
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.
Episode 3
LaWanda: The Book of Burial
Tue, Jan 30, 2018 42 mins
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.
Episode 4
Black Jesus
Tue, Feb 6, 2018 42 mins
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
Episode 5
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Tue, Feb 13, 2018 43 mins
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.
Episode 6
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Tue, Feb 27, 2018 42 mins
Jefferson hunts down his father's killer; Anissa uses her new powers to right a wrong after a failed protest; Jennifer wrestles with difficult choices; Gambi asks Lynn for help.
Episode 7
Equinox: The Book of Fate
Tue, Mar 6, 2018 41 mins
Black Lightning's pursuit of Tobias continues; Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
Episode 8
The Book of Revelations
Tue, Mar 13, 2018 41 mins
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.
Episode 9
The Book of Little Black Lies
Tue, Mar 20, 2018 42 mins
Following the latest killing, Black Lightning tries to clear his name as he hunts down the person responsible for his father's death, while tensions remain high between him and Gambi.
Episode 10
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Tue, Mar 27, 2018 43 mins
After the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name and hunt down those involved in the death of his father.
Episode 11
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Tue, Apr 3, 2018 39 mins
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, with Jefferson in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.
Episode 12
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Tue, Apr 10, 2018 42 mins
Tobias returns to Freeland and is tasked to capture Black Lightning; after a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.
Episode 13
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 42 mins
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces.
