6.6/1026 votes#1 - The Resurrection
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2018
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
5.8/108 votes#2 - Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/17/2018
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Charles Holland
5.8/106 votes#3 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2018
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
5.5/104 votes#4 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/18/2019
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Charles Holland
5.2/105 votes#5 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2019
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
5.0/104 votes#6 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2019
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Jan Nash
4.8/104 votes#7 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2019
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Jan Nash
4.7/103 votes#8 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2021
After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Charles Holland
4.3/103 votes#9 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2021
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
4.3/103 votes#10 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/2021
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: John Mitchell Todd
3.7/103 votes#11 - Painkiller
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/2021
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.
Director: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
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"The Resurrection" is the best rated episode directed by Salim Akil. It scored 6.577/10 based on 26 votes. It was written by Salim Akil. It aired on 1/16/2018 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Shadow of Death: The Book of War".