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The Best Episodes of Black Lightning

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The Best Episodes of Black Lightning

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...

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  1. Background image for The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap
    7.7/10(480 votes)

    #1 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap

    S3:E13

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
    7.4/10(451 votes)

    #2 - The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation

    S3:E16

    Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon
    7.2/10(480 votes)

    #3 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon

    S3:E5

    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.

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  4. Background image for The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace
    7.2/10(467 votes)

    #4 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace

    S3:E8

    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.

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  5. Background image for The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis
    7.2/10(553 votes)

    #5 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis

    S3:E9

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

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    Director:Tasha Smith
  6. Background image for The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free
    7.2/10(437 votes)

    #6 - The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free

    S3:E15

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID
    7.1/10(443 votes)

    #7 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID

    S3:E12

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Painkiller
    7.1/10(408 votes)

    #8 - Painkiller

    S4:E7

    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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    Director:Salim Akil
    Writer:Salim Akil
  10. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream
    7.0/10(499 votes)

    #9 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream

    S3:E3

    When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter.

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    Director:Benny Boom
  11. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros
    7.0/10(482 votes)

    #10 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros

    S3:E4

    Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland; Anissa continues her work at the clinic.

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  12. Background image for The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn
    7.0/10(447 votes)

    #11 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn

    S3:E10

    Jefferson navigates his new reality following the events of the Crisis, and Lynn’s determination to save the meta kids deepens her troubles. Meanwhile, Anissa/Blackbird faces new challenges. Lastly, Jennifer’s bond with Brandon begins to grow.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction
    7.0/10(443 votes)

    #12 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction

    S3:E11

    Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family. Meanwhile, Lynn does the unthinkable.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
    7.0/10(430 votes)

    #13 - The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming

    S3:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads
    7.0/10(322 votes)

    #14 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads

    S4:E12

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

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  16. Background image for The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure
    7.0/10(371 votes)

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

    S4:E13

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

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  17. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird
    6.8/10(558 votes)

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

    S3:E1

    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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    Director:Salim Akil
    Writer:Salim Akil
  18. Background image for The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus
    6.8/10(463 votes)

    #17 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus

    S3:E7

    Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning’s help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter. Meanwhile, Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the Pit. Lastly, Jennifer grows closer to Brandon.

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    Director:Oz Scott
  19. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih
    6.7/10(505 votes)

    #18 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih

    S3:E2

    With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynn find themselves at odds with each other. Meanwhile, Anissa rebels as Blackbird while Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers.

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    Director:Oz Scott
  20. Background image for The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door
    6.7/10(466 votes)

    #19 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door

    S3:E6

    Jefferson, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa's commitment to Grace is deepening. Lastly, Jennifer makes an interesting discovery.

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  21. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One
    6.7/10(423 votes)

    #20 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

    S4:E1

    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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    Director:Salim Akil
    Writer:Salim Akil
  22. Background image for The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two
    6.7/10(321 votes)

    #21 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two

    S4:E11

    Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.

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  23. Background image for The Resurrection
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    #22 - The Resurrection

    S1:E1

    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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    Director:Salim Akil
    Writer:Salim Akil
  24. Background image for Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

    S1:E11

    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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  25. Background image for The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
    6.5/10(6 votes)

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

    S2:E16

    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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  26. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three
    6.5/10(363 votes)

    #25 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

    S4:E3

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap" is the best rated episode of "Black Lightning". It scored 7.7/10 based on 480 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Asheleigh O. Conley, it aired on 2/10/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation".