The Best Episodes Directed By Salim Akil

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.6/10(34 votes)

   #1 - The Resurrection

   S1:E11/16/2018

   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 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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   6.2/10(11 votes)

   #2 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird

   S3:E110/7/2019

   We find Jefferson Pierce like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn as Agent Odell tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Jennifer abandoned and Freeland without Black Lightning and Thunder. But Anissa secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the able tactical and technical support of Gambi.

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   6.1/10(8 votes)

   #3 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega

   S2:E163/18/2019

   Lynn goes head to head with Dr. Jace 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 superhero family to step up like never before.

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   6.0/10(10 votes)

   #4 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

   S2:E110/9/2018

   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 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.

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   5.8/10(13 votes)

   #5 - Shadow of Death: The Book of War

   S1:E134/17/2018

   The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.

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   5.6/10(8 votes)

   #6 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros

   S2:E101/21/2019

   Still on the run, Jennifer and Khalil succumb to their feelings for one another and begin planning their future together. Meanwhile, Jefferson approaches Henderson with a favor.

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   5.1/10(7 votes)

   #7 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha

   S2:E153/11/2019

   Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy, 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 install a superhero code for his metahuman offspring, but Jennifer insists on taking revenge on Tobias for her boyfriend's death.

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   4.1/10(11 votes)

   #8 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure

   S4:E135/24/2021

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

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   4.0/10(11 votes)

   #9 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

   S4:E12/8/2021

   Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.

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    4.0/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

    S4:E32/22/2021

    Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.

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    3.9/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Painkiller

    S4:E74/12/2021

    After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil Payne 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 Painkiller.

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