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Black Lightning S1E3 — Lawanda: The Book of Burial

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Black Lightning•Season 1•Episode 3

Lawanda: The Book of Burial

7.2/10 · 1,328 votesJan 30, 201843 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byMark Tonderai

Written byJan Nash

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Season 1 Episodes13

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Lawanda: The Book of Burial

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Cast7

Cress Williams

Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain

Jennifer Pierce / Lightning

Christine Adams

Christine Adams

Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III

Marvin Jones III

Tobias Whale

James Remar

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Bill Henderson

Crew3

Mark Tonderai

Mark Tonderai

Director

J

Jan Nash

Writer

Tito Tahan

Tito Tahan

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Episode Summary

"Lawanda: The Book of Burial" is episode 3 of Black Lightning season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,328 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mark Tonderai and written by Jan Nash, it aired on January 30, 2018.

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