7.5/101,947 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
7.2/101,466 votes#2 - 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 votes#3 - 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
7.0/101,166 votes#4 - 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
7.3/101,072 votes#5 - 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 votes#6 - 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
7.4/10965 votes#7 - 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
7.3/10939 votes#8 - 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
7.4/10924 votes#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
7.5/10883 votes#10 - 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
7.6/10895 votes#11 - 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
7.5/10866 votes#12 - 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 votes#13 - 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
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Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Resurrection" is the best rated episode of "Black Lightning" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 1947 votes. Directed by Salim Akil and written by Salim Akil, it aired on 1/16/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Lawanda: The Book of Hope".