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Black Lightning S1E9 — The Book of Little Black Lies

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Black Lightning•Season 1•Episode 9

The Book of Little Black Lies

7.3/10 · 986 votesMar 20, 201843 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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.

Directed byTawnia McKiernan

Written byKeli Goff

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Seasons4

Season 1 Episodes13

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The Resurrection

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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

Crew2

Keli Goff

Keli Goff

Writer

Tawnia McKiernan

Tawnia McKiernan

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Book of Little Black Lies" is episode 9 of Black Lightning season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 986 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Tawnia McKiernan and written by Keli Goff, it aired on March 20, 2018.

Next: E10 · Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption Best of Season 1