The Worst Episodes of Black Lightning

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   3.8/10(10 votes)

   #1 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding

   S4:E94/26/2021

   Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.

   Director:Keesha Sharp

   Writer:Jamon Allen Brown

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   Director:Keesha Sharp

   Writer:Jamon Allen Brown
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   4.0/10(10 votes)

   #2 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations

   S4:E105/3/2021

   Black Lightning sends Gambi an SOS. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself in some serious trouble.

   Director:Benny Boom

   Writer:Jamila Daniel

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   Director:Benny Boom

   Writer:Jamila Daniel
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   4.0/10(10 votes)

   #3 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two

   S4:E115/10/2021

   Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.

   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Asheleigh O. Conley

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   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Asheleigh O. Conley
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   4.1/10(10 votes)

   #4 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four

   S4:E43/1/2021

   Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.

   Director:Mary Lou Belli

   Writer:Lamont Magee

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   Director:Mary Lou Belli

   Writer:Lamont Magee
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   4.2/10(10 votes)

   #5 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces

   S4:E53/8/2021

   Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.

   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Adam Giaudrone

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   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Adam Giaudrone
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   4.2/10(10 votes)

   #6 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two

   S4:E63/15/2021

   Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Anissa shares some important news. Tobias makes a surprising move.

   Director:Mary Lou Belli

   Writer:Jake Waller

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   Director:Mary Lou Belli

   Writer:Jake Waller
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   4.2/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Painkiller

   S4:E74/12/2021

   After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil Payne has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city, Akashic Valley, in order to find peace... but peace never comes easy for men with pasts like Painkiller.

   Director:Salim Akil

   Writer:Salim Akil

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   Director:Salim Akil

   Writer:Salim Akil
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   4.3/10(10 votes)

   #8 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

   S4:E12/8/2021

   Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.

   Director:Salim Akil

   Writer:Salim Akil

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   Director:Salim Akil

   Writer:Salim Akil
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   4.3/10(10 votes)

   #9 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses

   S4:E22/15/2021

   The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson and Jennifer's curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.

   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Charles Holland

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   Director:Bille Woodruff

   Writer:Charles Holland
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    4.3/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

    S4:E32/22/2021

    Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.

    Director:Salim Akil

    Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd

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    Director:Salim Akil

    Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd
11. 

    4.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three

    S4:E84/19/2021

    The FBI pays Jefferson a visit. Meanwhile, Anissa surprises Grace.

    Director:Bille Woodruff

    Writer:André Edmonds

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    Director:Bille Woodruff

    Writer:André Edmonds
12. 

    4.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads

    S4:E125/17/2021

    Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength. Meanwhile, Tobias is focusing on an end game.

    Director:Benny Boom

    Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd

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    Director:Benny Boom

    Writers:Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd
13. 

    4.4/10(10 votes)

    #13 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure

    S4:E135/24/2021

    After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.

    Director:Salim Akil

    Writer:Charles Holland

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    Director:Salim Akil

    Writer:Charles Holland
14. 

    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming

    S3:E142/24/2020

    As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown
15. 

    5.8/10(6 votes)

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

    S2:E153/11/2019

    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

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    Director:Salim Akil

    Writer:Jan Nash
16. 

    6.1/10(14 votes)

    #16 - The Book of Revelations

    S1:E83/13/2018

    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

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    Director:Tanya Hamilton

    Writer:Jan Nash
17. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E210/16/2018

    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

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    Director:Oz Scott

    Writer:Charles Holland
18. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E410/30/2018

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

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer:Adam Giaudrone

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    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer:Adam Giaudrone
19. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E611/20/2018

    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

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    Director:Oz Scott

    Writer:Pat Charles
20. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E711/27/2018

    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

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    Director:Eric Laneuville

    Writer:Keli Goff
21. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E912/11/2018

    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

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    Director:Benny Boom

    Writer:Adam Giaudrone
22. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E111/28/2019

    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

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    Director:Rob Hardy

    Writer:Pat Charles
23. 

    6.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E132/11/2019

    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

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    Director:Robert Townsend

    Writer:Lamont Magee
24. 

    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Shadow of Death: The Book of War

    S1:E134/17/2018

    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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    Director:Salim Akil

    Writer:Charles Holland
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    6.3/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Lawanda: The Book of Hope

    S1:E21/23/2018

    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

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    Director:Oz Scott

    Writer:Salim Akil