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The Best Episodes of Black Lightning Season 2

Every episode of Black Lightning Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Lightning Season 2!

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...
Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:The CW

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies" is the best rated episode of "Black Lightning" season 2. It scored 6.9/10 based on 789 votes. Directed by Salim Akil and written by Salim Akil, it aired on 10/9/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues".

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies
    6.9/10789 votes

    #1 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2018

    Jefferson Pierce and his family may have survived Tobias’s attack, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfield’s students, the board considers a motion to shut down the school, forcing Jefferson to go to Napier Frank to sway the vote. Jennifer struggles with her powers and her actions have unforeseen repercussions. Meanwhile, Anissa finds a new way to give back to Freeland. Lastly, Lynn continues her quest much to the dismay of Agent Odell.

    Director: Salim Akil

    Writer: Salim Akil

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
    6.9/10708 votes

    #2 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2018

    Jefferson must break the news to his students and faculty that he is stepping down. Struggling with his new life as Painkiller, Kahlil pays a visit to Jennifer in hopes of mending things. Meanwhile, Tobias continues to enact his plan.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Charles Holland

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
    6.8/10683 votes

    #3 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2018

    Jefferson is forced to watch as all his good work is undone before his eyes when his replacement arrives and begins implementing sweeping changes. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to play Robin Hood by stealing from one of the most powerful crime syndicates in Freeland.

    Director: Rose Troche

    Writer: Jan Nash

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
    6.7/10664 votes

    #4 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2018

    Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior leading to a fierce disagreement.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: Adam Giaudrone

  • The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem
    6.7/10663 votes

    #5 - The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2018

    Jefferson and Anissa work together investigating the hometown of a creepy man at the clinic and make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, with Syonide gone, Tobias puts an increasing amount of pressure on Khalil to help fill some of the void left in the organization.

    Director: Michael Schultz

    Writer: Lamont Magee

  • The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi
    6.7/10651 votes

    #6 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2018

    Black Lightning and Thunder return to South Freeland in an attempt to figure out what is going on. When they arrive, they are directed to a nearby wood where they are surrounded by a clan of mixed-race moonshiners called the Perdi. Meanwhile, Lynn, feeling tremendous guilt, falls into a deep depression. Lastly, Tobias finds that his plan is falling apart.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Pat Charles

  • The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
    6.7/10637 votes

    #7 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2018

    When Black Lightning and Thunder are attacked by Looker and her clan, they fight to get her to release control over the Sange. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil continue to grow closer.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Keli Goff

  • The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus
    6.7/10631 votes

    #8 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2018

    The Pierce family is reeling in the wake of Jennifer's disappearance. Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa all gather to discuss the most effective way to find her. After learning that Jennifer is with Khalil, Lynn goes to Detective Henderson to ask him to issue a warrant for Khalil's arrest. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil are doing their best to stay off the grid but Tobias's new henchwoman Cutter is closing in on them.

    Director: Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer: Jake Waller

  • The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
    6.5/10633 votes

    #9 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2018

    After Jennifer and Khalil escape, they take refuge in a barn and Jennifer desperately tries to save a now feverish Khalil, who has grown worse from Cutter's poisonous blade. Meanwhile, Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa try everything they can to track down Jennifer and Khalil.

    Director: Benny Boom

    Writer: Adam Giaudrone

  • The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
    6.6/10603 votes

    #10 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2019

    Still on the run, Jennifer and Khalil succumb to their feelings for one another and begin planning their future together. Meanwhile, Jefferson approaches Henderson with a favor.

    Director: Salim Akil

    Writer: Jan Nash, Jamon Allen Brown

  • The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
    6.8/10581 votes

    #11 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2019

    Jefferson suspects that Tobias is behind a recent malicious attack. He brings this news to Henderson but doesn’t get the answer he was looking for. Meanwhile, Lynn is confronted by her past.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Pat Charles

  • The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
    6.7/10590 votes

    #12 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2019

    When Anissa returns to work at the clinic, she meets a domestic violence victim who motivates her to take action. Meanwhile, Gambi makes a discovery.

    Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd

    Writer: Charles Holland

  • The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
    6.7/10568 votes

    #13 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2019

    Lynn works on two of the pod kids in a segregated safe room. Meanwhile, Jennifer plots revenge and Jefferson receives some interesting news. Lastly, Anissa makes a shocking discovery.

    Director: Robert Townsend

    Writer: Lamont Magee

  • The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
    6.7/10542 votes

    #14 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2019

    Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Pat Charles, Keli Goff

  • The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
    6.8/10541 votes

    #15 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2019

    Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy, in how to live in a world that's new to her but the fate of the other pod kids remains in doubt. Meanwhile, Anissa figures out Grace's secret. Lastly, Jefferson tries to install a superhero code for his metahuman offspring, but Jennifer insists on taking revenge on Tobias for her boyfriend's death.

    Director: Salim Akil

    Writer: Jan Nash

  • The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
    7.2/10566 votes

    #16 - 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