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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...

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  1. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses
    6.3/10(373 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.

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  2. Background image for The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two
    6.3/10(368 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.

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  3. Background image for The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
    6.4/10(661 votes)

    #3 - 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
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  4. Background image for The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding
    6.4/10(333 votes)

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

    S4:E9

    Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.

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  5. Background image for The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations
    6.4/10(323 votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three
    6.5/10(366 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.

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  8. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four
    6.5/10(362 votes)

    #7 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four

    S4:E4

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

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  9. Background image for The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces
    6.5/10(368 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three
    6.5/10(330 votes)

    #9 - The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three

    S4:E8

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

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  11. Background image for The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem
    6.6/10(691 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi
    6.6/10(679 votes)

    #11 - 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
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  13. Background image for The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus
    6.6/10(659 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
    6.6/10(631 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
    6.6/10(594 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. Background image for The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
    6.6/10(568 votes)

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

    S2:E14

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

    Director:Oz Scott
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  17. Background image for The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door
    6.6/10(469 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
    6.7/10(693 votes)

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

    S2:E4

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

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  19. Background image for The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
    6.7/10(665 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Writer:Keli Goff
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  20. Background image for The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
    6.7/10(608 votes)

    #19 - 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
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  21. Background image for The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
    6.7/10(615 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. Background image for The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
    6.7/10(566 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih
    6.7/10(509 votes)

    #22 - 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
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  24. Background image for The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One
    6.7/10(426 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two
    6.7/10(325 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
    6.8/10(739 votes)

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

    S2:E2

    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
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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 373 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".