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The Worst Episodes of Black Lightning

Every episode of Black Lightning ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Black Lightning!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses" is the worst rated episode of "Black Lightning". It scored 6.4/10 based on 349 votes. Directed by Bille Woodruff and written by Charles Holland, it aired on 2/15/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi".

  • The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses
    6.4/10349 votes
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    #1 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/2021

    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

  • The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
    6.5/10633 votes
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    #2 - 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 Ruin: Chapter Two
    6.5/10340 votes
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    #3 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/2021

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

    Director: Mary Lou Belli

    Writer: Jake Waller

  • The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
    6.6/10603 votes
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    #4 - 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 Ruin: Chapter Three
    6.6/10302 votes
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    #5 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/2021

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

    Director: Bille Woodruff

    Writer: André Edmonds

  • The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding
    6.6/10305 votes
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    #6 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2021

    Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.

    Director: Keesha Sharp

    Writer: Jamon Allen Brown

  • The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations
    6.6/10296 votes
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    #7 - The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2021

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

    Director: Benny Boom

    Writer: Jamila Daniel

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
    6.7/10664 votes
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    #8 - 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
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    #9 - 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
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    #10 - 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
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    #11 - 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
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    #12 - 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 Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
    6.7/10590 votes
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    #13 - 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
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    #14 - 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
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    #15 - 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 Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih
    6.7/10482 votes
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    #16 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2019

    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

  • The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door
    6.7/10445 votes
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    #17 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2019

    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

  • The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three
    6.7/10341 votes
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    #18 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/2021

    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

    Writer: John Mitchell Todd, Brusta Brown

  • The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four
    6.7/10336 votes
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    #19 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/2021

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

    Director: Mary Lou Belli

    Writer: Lamont Magee

  • The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces
    6.7/10341 votes
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    #20 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2021

    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

  • The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
    6.8/10683 votes
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    #21 - 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 Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
    6.8/10581 votes
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    #22 - 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 the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
    6.8/10541 votes
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    #23 - 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 Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus
    6.8/10440 votes
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    #24 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2019

    Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning’s help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter. Meanwhile, Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the Pit. Lastly, Jennifer grows closer to Brandon.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Lynelle White

  • The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One
    6.8/10400 votes
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    #25 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2021

    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