Season 1

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  7.5/101,985 votes

  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

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  7.2/101,500 votes

  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

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  7.2/101,295 votes

  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

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  7.0/101,197 votes

  Black Jesus

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2018

  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

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  7.2/101,105 votes

  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

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  7.3/101,073 votes

  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

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  7.3/10998 votes

  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

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  7.3/10969 votes

  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

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  7.3/10956 votes

  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

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  7.4/10917 votes

  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

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  7.6/10929 votes

  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

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  7.5/10899 votes

  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: Adam Giaudrone, Jan Nash

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  7.5/10946 votes

  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