S01E01 The Resurrection
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...
Black Lightning
High voltage action
S01E13: Shadow of Death: The Book of War
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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...
S01E03 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....
S01E04 Black Jesus
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
S01E05 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...
S01E06 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...
S01E07 Equinox: The Book of Fate
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
S01E08 The Book of Revelations
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.
S01E09 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...
S01E10 Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
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.
S01E11 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, as Jefferson is in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show...
S01E12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
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.
S01E13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Cast
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi
