Overview
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.
Created by: Salim Akil
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Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1: The Resurrection
Jan 16, 2018
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 ...
Episode 2: Lawanda: The Book of Hope
Jan 23, 2018
As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing the changes ...
Episode 3: Lawanda: The Book of Burial
Jan 30, 2018
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...
Episode 4: Black Jesus
Feb 06, 2018
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to r...
Episode 5: And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Feb 13, 2018
An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles with the fact...
Episode 6: Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Feb 27, 2018
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 wi...
Episode 7: Equinox: The Book of Fate
Mar 06, 2018
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
Episode 8: The Book of Revelations
Mar 13, 2018
Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, Gambi fin...
Episode 9: The Book of Little Black Lies
Mar 20, 2018
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 deat...
Episode 10: Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Mar 27, 2018
Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gambi struggle...
Episode 11: Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Apr 03, 2018
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhi...
Episode 12: The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Apr 10, 2018
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 pro...
Episode 13: Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Apr 17, 2018
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
