The Worst Episodes of Black Lightning
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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 Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Black Lightning" is "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses", rated 6.4/10 from 341 user votes. It was directed by Bille Woodruff and written by Charles Holland. "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses" aired on 2/15/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi".
6.4/10 341 votes#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
6.5/10 625 votes#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
6.5/10 334 votes#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
6.6/10 595 votes#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
6.6/10 297 votes#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
6.6/10 299 votes#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
6.6/10 290 votes#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
6.7/10 656 votes#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
6.7/10 654 votes#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
6.7/10 642 votes#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
6.7/10 628 votes#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
6.7/10 622 votes#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
6.7/10 582 votes#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
6.7/10 560 votes#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
6.7/10 534 votes#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
6.7/10 477 votes#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
6.7/10 438 votes#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
6.7/10 335 votes#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
6.7/10 329 votes#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
6.7/10 333 votes#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
6.8/10 675 votes#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
6.8/10 573 votes#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
6.8/10 532 votes#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
6.8/10 433 votes#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
6.8/10 391 votes#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