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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 as a safe haven for young people in a New

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 2 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses
    6.3/10(377 votes)

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

    S4:E2

    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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  2. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 6 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two
    6.3/10(372 votes)

    #2 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two

    S4:E6

    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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  3. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 9 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding
    6.4/10(338 votes)

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

    S4:E9

    Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.

    Director:Keesha Sharp
    Writer:Jamon Allen Brown

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  4. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 10 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations
    6.4/10(327 votes)

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

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Benny Boom
    Writer:Jamila Daniel

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  5. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 9 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
    6.5/10(667 votes)

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

    S2:E9

    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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  6. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 3 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three
    6.5/10(370 votes)

    #6 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

    S4:E3

    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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  7. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 4 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four
    6.5/10(366 votes)

    #7 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four

    S4:E4

    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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  8. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 8 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three
    6.5/10(335 votes)

    #8 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writer:André Edmonds

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  9. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 10 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
    6.6/10(637 votes)

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

    S2:E10

    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
    Writers:Jan Nash, Jamon Allen Brown

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  10. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 13 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
    6.6/10(600 votes)

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

    S2:E13

    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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  11. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 5 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces
    6.6/10(372 votes)

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

    S4:E5

    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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  12. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 4 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
    6.7/10(698 votes)

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

    S2:E4

    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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  13. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 5 - The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem
    6.7/10(695 votes)

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

    S2:E5

    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

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  14. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 6 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi
    6.7/10(683 votes)

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

    S2:E6

    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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  15. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 7 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
    6.7/10(669 votes)

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

    S2:E7

    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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  16. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 8 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus
    6.7/10(664 votes)

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

    S2:E8

    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

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  17. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 12 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
    6.7/10(621 votes)

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

    S2:E12

    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

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  18. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 14 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
    6.7/10(575 votes)

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

    S2:E14

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

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writers:Pat Charles, Keli Goff

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  19. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 15 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
    6.7/10(573 votes)

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

    S2:E15

    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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  20. Black Lightning Season 3 Episode 2 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih
    6.7/10(513 votes)

    #20 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih

    S3:E2

    With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynn find themselves at odds with each other. Meanwhile, Anissa rebels as Blackbird while Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Charles Holland

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  21. Black Lightning Season 3 Episode 6 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door
    6.7/10(474 votes)

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

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writer:Lamont Magee

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  22. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 1 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One
    6.7/10(430 votes)

    #22 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

    S4:E1

    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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  23. Black Lightning Season 4 Episode 11 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two
    6.7/10(329 votes)

    #23 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two

    S4:E11

    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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  24. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 3 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
    6.8/10(716 votes)

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

    S2:E3

    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

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  25. Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 11 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
    6.8/10(614 votes)

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

    S2:E11

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses" is the worst rated episode of "Black Lightning". It scored 6.3/10 based on 377 votes. Directed by Bille Woodruff and written by Charles Holland, it aired on 2/15/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two".