Black Lightning: Season 1
Black Lightning is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show revolves around Jefferson Pierce, a school principal who is also a retired superhero. Jefferson is forced to return to his superhero alter ego, Black Lightning, in order to protect his family from a gang threat. The series explores themes of action, adventure, science fiction, and drama. According to the show's premise, Jefferson's daughters poss
Season overview
Black Lightning is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show revolves around Jefferson Pierce, a school principal who is also a retired superhero. Jefferson is forced to return to his superhero alter ego, Black Lightning, in order to protect his family from a gang threat. The series explores themes of action, adventure, science fiction, and drama. According to the show's premise, Jefferson's daughters possess powers that were inherited from him, which were apparently the result of experiments that altered his mitochondria.
Episodes
The Resurrection
Jan 16, 2018 · 43 min
Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in
Lawanda: The Book of Hope
Jan 23, 2018 · 43 min
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
Lawanda: The Book of Burial
Jan 30, 2018 · 43 min
As Jefferson Pierce tries to determine if the community can survive without the help of Black Lightning, Anissa starts to come into her own. Meanwhile, Jefferson and Lynn try and f
Black Jesus
Feb 6, 2018 · 43 min
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Feb 13, 2018 · 43 min
An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire co
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Feb 27, 2018 · 43 min
Jefferson is on the hunt for his father's killer, while Anissa uses her new powers to rectify a wrong after a protest fails. Jennifer grapples with some difficult choices. Elsewher
Equinox: The Book of Fate
Mar 6, 2018 · 42 min
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
The Book of Revelations
Mar 13, 2018 · 42 min
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 situa
The Book of Little Black Lies
Mar 20, 2018 · 43 min
In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his father’s death, and anyone else involved. Ten
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Mar 27, 2018 · 43 min
Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gambi struggles to stay strong while in a co
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Apr 3, 2018 · 40 min
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, as Jefferson is in custody
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Apr 10, 2018 · 43 min
Tobias returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer prov
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Apr 17, 2018 · 43 min
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.