Black Lightning Season 1 - Complete Season 1 and Episode Guide

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Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - The Resurrection

In the series premiere, Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. Years ago, he hung up the suit and secret identity of Black Lightning. But now he must return.

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: The Resurrection

In the series premiere, Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. Years ago, he hung up the suit and secret identity of Black Lightning. But now he must return.

Episode 2 - LaWanda: The Book of Hope

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, Peter Gambi (series star JAMES REMAR) 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 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: LaWanda: The Book of Hope

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, Peter Gambi (series star James Remar) 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

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 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: LaWanda: The Book of Burial

Episode 4 - Black Jesus

While familiar faces begin to reappear, Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang, and Anissa investigates a new drug hitting the streets.

Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Black Jesus

While familiar faces begin to reappear, Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang, and Anissa investigates a new drug hitting the streets.

Episode 5 - And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light

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 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light

Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder

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.

Episode 6 - Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder

Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: Equinox: The Book of Fate

While Black Lightning continues his pursuit of Tobias, Anissa continues to find herself in the “new normal.”

Episode 7 - Equinox: The Book of Fate

While Black Lightning continues his pursuit of Tobias, Anissa continues to find herself in the “new normal.”

Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Revelations

While Black Lightning works with Anissa to find information to clear his name, Jennifer begins interning for Lynnand Gambi finds himself in a precarious situation.

Episode 8 - Revelations

While Black Lightning works with Anissa to find information to clear his name, Jennifer begins interning for Lynn, and Gambi finds himself in a precarious situation.

Episode 9 - The Book of Little Black Lies

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.

Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: The Book of Little Black Lies

Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption

Black Lightning’s 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.

Episode 10 - Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption

Episode 11 - Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

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 11 - Season 1, Episode 11: Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

Episode 12 - Season 1, Episode 12: The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

Tobias returns to Freeland – tasked with capturing and not killing Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.

Episode 12 - The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 1: The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

As Season Two opens, 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 (guest star ROBERT TOWNSEND) 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 (guest star BILL DUKE).

Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 2: The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues

A man with many faces, Jefferson Pierce is a respected educator and father of two. He’s also Black Lightning, superpowered protector of Freeland with the ability to sense and harness electricity. Jefferson is not the only one with powers and multiple faces. His oldest daughter, Anissa is a medical student, part-time teacher and dedicated social activist. She’s also the super hero known as Thunder who’s able to drastically increase her density, giving her invulnerability and super strength. Finally, Jefferson’s youngest daughter, Jennifer is a fiery teen who inherited her father’s athletic gifts and his super powers.

Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 3: The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry

Jefferson is forced to watch as all of 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.

Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 4: The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four - Translucent Freak

Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior, leading to a fierce disagreement.

Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 5: The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem

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.

Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 6: The Book of Blood: Chapter Two - The Perdi

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.

Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 7: The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange

When Black Lightning and Thunder are attacked by Looker (recurring guest star SOFIA VASSILIEVA) and her clan, they fight to get her to release control over the Sange. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil continue to grow closer.

Episode 21 - Season 2, Episode 8: The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One - Exodus

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 (guest star KEARRAN GIOVANNI) is closing in on them.

Episode 22 - Season 2, Episode 9: The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two - Gift of Magi

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 to track down Jennifer and Khalil.

Episode 23 - Season 2, Episode 10: The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three - Angelitos Negros

This week an all new episode of Black Lightning.

Episode 24 - Season 2, Episode 11: The Book of Secrets: Chapter One - Prodigal Son

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.

Episode 25 - Season 2, Episode 12: The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two - Just and Unjust

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.

Episode 26 - Season 2, Episode 13: The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three - Pillar of Fire

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. ROBERT TOWNSEND directs.

Episode 27 - Season 2, Episode 14: The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four - Original Sin

Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace (recurring guest star Chantal Thuy).

Episode 28 - Season 2, Episode 15: The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One - The Alpha

In the first part of the two-part season finale, Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy (MADISON BAILEY), 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 instill a Super Hero code for his metahuman offspring, but Jennifer insists on taking revenge on Tobias for her boyfriend’s death.

Episode 29 - Season 2, Episode 16: The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two - The Omega

In the second part of the two-part season finale, Lynn goes head-to-head with Dr. Jace (recurring guest star Jennifer Riker) 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 Super Hero family to step up like never before.

Episode 30 - Season 3, Episode 1: The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of the Blackbird

In the season three premiere, Agent Odell (BILL DUKE) tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Freeland without Black Lightning (CRESS WILLIAMS) and Thunder.

Episode 31 - Season 3, Episode 2: The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam’s Tasbih

With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynne find themselves at odds with each other, while Anissa rebels as Blackbird and Jennifer feels powerless, despite having powers.

Episode 32 - Season 3, Episode 3: The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell’s Pipe-Dream

When Lynne learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa and Grace (recurring guest star CHANTAL THUY) have an emotional encounter.

Episode 33 - Season 3, Episode 4: The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn’s Ouroboros

Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; and Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa continues her work at the clinic and Jennifer finds her confidence shaken.

Episode 34 - Season 3, Episode 5: The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon

Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Anissa’s identity is threatened. Lastly, Agent Odell takes an important step toward winning over Jennifer.

Episode 35 - Season 3, Episode 6: The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking On Heaven's Door

Jefferson is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa’s commitment to Grace (recurring guest star Chantal Thuy) is deepening. Lastly, Jennifer makes an interesting discovery.

Episode 36 - Season 3, Episode 7: The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus

Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning’s help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter. Meanwhile, Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the Pit. Lastly, Jennifer grows closer to Brandon (guest star JAHKING GUILLORY).

Episode 37 - Season 3, Episode 8: The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace

Black Lightning goes up against the ASA. Meanwhile, Tobias continues to manipulate Lynn.

Episode 38 - Season 3, Episode 9: The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis

The Pierce family fears for Jennifer’s life in the winter finale.

Episode 39 - Season 3, Episode 10: The Book Of Markovia : Chapter One : Blessings And Curses Reborn

This week an all new episode of Black Lightning.

Episode 40 - Season 3, Episode 11: The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction

Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family. Meanwhile, Lynn does the unthinkable.

Episode 41 - Season 3, Episode 12: The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID

Jefferson and Anissa join forces with the ASA to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Lynn is forced to continue battling her demons.

Episode 42 - Season 3, Episode 13: The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap

Black Lightning and his team descend upon Markovia on a mission to rescue Lynn who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets Gravedigger (recurring guest star WAYNE BRADY), a metahuman on the Markovian side.

Episode 43 - Season 3, Episode 14: The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming

As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.

Episode 44 - Season 3, Episode 15: The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free

After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war.

Episode 45 - Season 3, Episode 16: The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation

Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger in the third season finale.

Episode 46 - Season 4, Episode 1: The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One: Collateral Damage

In the season four premiere, Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is still mourning the death of his longtime friend Detective Henderson. And Gambi gets an interesting opportunity.

Episode 47 - Season 4, Episode 2: The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses

The war between The 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson. Lastly, Jennifer’s curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.

Episode 48 - Season 4, Episode 3: The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three: Despite All My Rage

Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace Choi (new series star Chantal Thuy). Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.

Episode 49 - Season 4, Episode 4: The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four: A light in the Darkness

Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.

Episode 50 - Season 4, Episode 5: The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking up the Pieces

Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.

Episode 51 - Season 4, Episode 6: The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two: Theseus's Ship

Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Meanwhile, Anissa shares some important news. Lastly, Tobias makes a surprising move.

Episode 52 - Season 4, Episode 7: Painkiller

Khalil Payne is a young man ridden with the guilt of his troubled past from his former life in Freeland City, where, as a super-enhanced killing machine known as Painkiller, he was both a member of Tobias Whale’s gang and a weapon of Agent Odell and the shadowy ASA. After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city, Akashic Valley, in order to find peace…but peace never comes easy for men with pasts like Khalil Payne and Painkiller. As his violent, destructive history crashes his idyllic new beginning, Khalil is thrust back into action with a new mission – bring justice where he once gave out punishment – but to do that, he will first have to deal with and harness his darker side, Painkiller.

Episode 53 - Season 4, Episode 8: The Book Of Ruin: Chapter Three: Things Fall Apart

While Anissa surprises Grace, the FBI pays Jefferson a visit.

Episode 54 - Season 4, Episode 9: The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding

Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible looming crisis.

Episode 55 - Season 4, Episode 10: The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations

Black Lightning sends Gambi an SOS, while Lynn finds herself in some serious trouble.

Episode 56 - Season 4, Episode 11: The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two: Trial and Errors

Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.

Episode 57 - Season 4, Episode 12: The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads

Jefferson realizes that sometimes an admission of weakness can be a show of strength. Meanwhile, Tobias focuses on an end game.

Episode 58 - Season 4, Episode 13: The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure

After four seasons, the game-changing and electrifying series comes to an end.

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