7.8/10453 votesLoading...#1 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2020
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
7.6/10895 votesLoading...#2 - Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2018
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
7.5/101,947 votesLoading...#3 - 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
7.5/10883 votesLoading...#4 - Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2018
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
7.5/10866 votesLoading...#5 - The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2018
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
7.5/10913 votesLoading...#6 - 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
7.5/10430 votesLoading...#7 - The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2020
Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10965 votesLoading...#8 - Equinox: The Book of Fate
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2018
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
Director: Bille Woodruff
Writer: Lamont Magee
7.4/10924 votesLoading...#9 - The Book of Little Black Lies
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2018
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
7.3/101,072 votesLoading...#10 - And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2018
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
7.3/101,040 votesLoading...#11 - Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2018
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
7.3/10939 votesLoading...#12 - The Book of Revelations
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2018
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
7.3/10457 votesLoading...#13 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2019
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
7.3/10416 votesLoading...#14 - The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2020
After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/101,466 votesLoading...#15 - Lawanda: The Book of Hope
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2018
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
7.2/101,260 votesLoading...#16 - Lawanda: The Book of Burial
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2018
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
7.2/10563 votesLoading...#17 - 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
7.2/10444 votesLoading...#18 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2019
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
7.2/10528 votesLoading...#19 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2019
With the coming of the red skies, Jennifer finds herself torn between worlds.
Director: Tasha Smith
Writer: Lamont Magee
7.2/10420 votesLoading...#20 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2020
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
7.2/10383 votesLoading...#21 - 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
7.1/10459 votesLoading...#22 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2019
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.
Director: Mary Lou Belli
Writer: Adam Giaudrone
7.1/10408 votesLoading...#23 - The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2020
As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10297 votesLoading...#24 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/2021
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
7.1/10346 votesLoading...#25 - 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
The Best Episodes of Black Lightning
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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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Network:The CW
Best Episodes Summary
"The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap" is the best rated episode of "Black Lightning". It scored 7.8/10 based on 453 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Asheleigh O. Conley, it aired on 2/10/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion".