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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- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes aired
- 58
- Latest aired
- S04E13
- Total runtime
- 1d 17h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 January 2018 – April 2018 13 episodes
- Season 2 October 2018 – March 2019 16 episodes
- Season 3 October 2019 – March 2020 16 episodes
- Season 4 February 2021 – May 2021 13 episodes
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S01E01 The Resurrection
January 16 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E02 Lawanda: The Book of Hope
January 23 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E03 Lawanda: The Book of Burial
January 30 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 Black Jesus
February 6 · 43min find the promo
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Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
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S01E05 And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
February 13 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E06 Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
February 27 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E07 Equinox: The Book of Fate
March 6 · 42min find the promo
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Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
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S01E08 The Book of Revelations
March 13 · 42min find the promo
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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.
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S01E09 The Book of Little Black Lies
March 20 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E10 Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
March 27 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E11 Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
April 3 · 40min find the promo
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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.
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S01E12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
April 10 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S01E13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War
April 17 · 43min find the promo
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The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.