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Black Lightning S3E6 — The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door
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Black Lightning•Season 3•Episode 6

The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door

6.6/10 · 497 votesNov 18, 201943 min

Ranked #16 of 16 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Jefferson, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa's commitment to Grace is deepening. Lastly, Jennifer makes an interesting discovery.

Directed byJeffrey W. Byrd
Written byLamont Magee
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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

Jordan Calloway

Jordan Calloway

Khalil Payne / Painkiller

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Bill Henderson

Crew2

Lamont Magee

Lamont Magee

Writer

Jeffrey W. Byrd

Jeffrey W. Byrd

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door" is episode 6 of Black Lightning season 3. It scored 6.6/10 from 497 votes, ranking #16 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Lamont Magee, it aired on November 18, 2019.

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