Black Lightning

A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original African-American electrical superhero.

Director: Salim Akil ,

Cast:Cress Williams , Nafessa Williams , Christine Adams , Marvin Jones III , James Remar , China Anne McClain , Jordan Calloway , Damon Gupton , Chantal Thuy , William Catlett , Bill Duke , Christopher Ammanuel , Clifton Powell , Jennifer Riker , Jahking Guillory , Katy O'Brian , Skye P. Marshall , Wallace Smith

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Resurrection

Mon, Jan 22, 2018

A former superhero with the power to control and harness lightning, Jefferson Pierce, otherwise known as Black Lightning, unrolls the secrets of his past to protect his city and his family.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ LaWanda: The Book of Hope

Mon, Jan 29, 2018

A glimmer of hope appears in the community that Black Lightning is back to combat the violence.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ LaWanda: The Book of Burial

Mon, Feb 5, 2018

Anissa starts to come into her own while Jefferson tries to decide if the community can survive without Black Lightning.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Black Jesus

Mon, Feb 12, 2018

Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light

Mon, Feb 19, 2018

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 consequences. Lastly, Jennifer learns the importance of controlling her temper - in all situations.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder

Mon, Mar 5, 2018

Jefferson hunts down his father's killer; Anissa uses her new powers to right a wrong after a failed protest; Jennifer wrestles with difficult choices; Gambi asks Lynn for help.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Equinox: The Book of Fate

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

Black Lightning's pursuit of Tobias continues; Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Book of Revelations

Mon, Mar 19, 2018

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 situation.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Book of Little Black Lies

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

Following the latest killing, Black Lightning tries to clear his name as he hunts down the person responsible for his father's death, while tensions remain high between him and Gambi.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption

Mon, Apr 2, 2018

After the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name and hunt down those involved in the death of his father.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

Mon, Apr 9, 2018

As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, with Jefferson in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

Tobias returns to Freeland and is tasked to capture Black Lightning; after a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Shadow of Death: The Book of War

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

Mon, Oct 8, 2018

After the Pierces survive Tobias's attack, the Garfield board considers a motion to shut down the school out of concern for the students' safety.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

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; Tobias continues to enact his plan.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry

Mon, Oct 22, 2018

Jeff cleans out his desk after the board retires him as principal. Meanwhile, Anissa goes looking for money to keep Holt's clinic from going insolvent, Lynn gets a new co-worker, and Jennifer meets a woman with a unique gift.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak

Mon, Oct 29, 2018

While Tobias scheme to clear himself of any suspicion of Alvin's death, Jeff has it out with Anissa, Jennifer, Bill, and Lowry.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Jefferson and Anissa make a shocking discovery while investigating a creepy man at the clinic. Tobias pressures Khalil to fill the void that Syonide left.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

While Lynn deals with the aftermath of fourteen deaths, Anissa meets with Anaya's parents and help her deliver her baby... only to receive a surprise.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange

Mon, Nov 26, 2018

Looker and her clan attack Black Lightning and Thunder. They fight to get her to release the Sange. Jennifer and Kahlil continue to grow closer.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus

Mon, Dec 3, 2018

Jennifer's disappearance roils the Pierce family. The family discusses the best way to find her. Lynn asks Detective Henderson to arrest Khalil after she learns Jennifer is with him.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi

Mon, Dec 10, 2018

Jennifer separately tries to save a feverish Khalil after their narrow escape. Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa work on tracking down the pair.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros

Sun, Jan 20, 2019

While on the run, Khalil and Jennifer start to plan a future. Jefferson needs a favor from Henderson.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son

Sun, Jan 27, 2019

Jefferson zeroes in on Tobias as a suspect for a recent malicious attack. He thinks Henderson will back him but is in for a surprise. Lynn confronts her difficult past.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust

Sun, Feb 3, 2019

Jennifer grieves in the aftermath of Khalil's death, and Odell saves Lynn from an abduction. At Garfield, Jennifer and Jeff both confront Lowry, while Anissa is surprised by a sudden turn of events with Grace.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire

Sun, Feb 10, 2019

Tobias activates one of the Masters of Disaster, and sends him and Cutter to bring him the other pods. Napier gets Jeff a chance to get his old job back, and Anissa learns more about Grace's history.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin

Sun, Mar 3, 2019

Jeff receives a visit from a former student, Anissa goes looking for Grace, and Jennifer gets a new suit.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha

Sun, Mar 10, 2019

Tobias initiates the first step in selling his army of metas, Jeff sets down some ground rules to his daughters, and Lala and Lazarus have a chat.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega

Sun, Mar 17, 2019

Black Lightning and Thunder take on the Masters of Disaster, while Peter and Jennifer try to restore the city's power during the riots that break out after Cape Guy's death. Tobias and Cutter have a disagreement, and Odell makes his move.