The Best Episodes of Black Lightning

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, a metahuman on the Markovian side.

Director: N/A

Writer: Asheleigh O. Conley

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.

Director: Michael Schultz

Writer: Melora Rivera

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

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.

Director: Eric Laneuville

Writer: Pat Charles

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.

Director: Oz Scott

Writer: Jan Nash, Adam Giaudrone

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

Director: Salim Akil

Writer: Charles Holland

Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.

Director: Bille Woodruff

Writer: Lamont Magee

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.

Director: Tawnia McKiernan

Writer: Keli Goff

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.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Adam Giaudrone

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.

Director: Benny Boom

Writer: Charles Holland

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.

Director: Tanya Hamilton

Writer: Jan Nash

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.

Director: Robert Townsend

Writer: John Mitchell Todd, Brusta Brown

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.

Director: Oz Scott

Writer: Salim Akil

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.

Director: Mark Tonderai

Writer: Jan Nash

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

Black Lightning decides to fight back when the ASA threatens his old neighborhood. Thunder battles Painkiller, and Tobias has a plan for Lynn to stop the ASA from weaponizing the metas.

Director: Neema Barnette

Writer: Jake Waller

With the coming of the red skies, Jennifer finds herself torn between worlds.

Director: Tasha Smith

Writer: Lamont Magee

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Benny Boom

Writer: John Mitchell Todd, Brusta Brown

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

Director: Salim Akil

Writer: Charles Holland

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

Director: Michael Schultz

Writer: Pat Charles