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.
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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.
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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 a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the Superhero days behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Salim AkilGuest stars Nina Turner, Amanda Davis, Crystal Lee Brown, Skye P. Marshall, Charlbi Dean, Eric Mendenhall, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Jimmy Woods
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 wondering. While Jefferson Pierce struggles with his decision, Gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa and Jennifer try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Salim AkilGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Skye P. Marshall, Shein Mompremier, Charlbi Dean, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Anthony Reynolds, Cedric Greenway, Herman Baaqar
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 figure out their new dynamic. Finally, Jennifer reveals to her parents that she has been grappling with something big.
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Directed by Mark TonderaiWritten by Jan NashGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Chantal Thuy, Amanda Davis, Shein Mompremier, Charlbi Dean, Eric Mendenhall, Carolyn Jones Ellis, Holly Firfer
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Chantal Thuy, Amanda Davis, Edwina Findley, Michael King, Skye P. Marshall, Kat Logan, Eric Mendenhall
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
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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.
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Directed by Rose TrocheWritten by Adam GiaudroneGuest stars Edwina Findley, Antonio Fargas, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Charlbi Dean, Whitney Anderson, Jessica Fontaine, Patrick L. Reyes, Mark Thompson
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. Elsewhere, Gambi begs for help from Lynn.
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Directed by Benny BoomWritten by Charles HollandGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Amanda Davis, Skye P. Marshall, Charlbi Dean, Matt Mercurio, Kaden Washington Lewis, Eric Goins, Parisa Johnston
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
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Directed by Bille WoodruffWritten by Lamont MageeGuest stars Amanda Davis, Edwina Findley, Derick Anthony, Charlbi Dean, Jigga, Carlos Javier Rivera, Lucia Scarano, George Lott
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.
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Directed by Tanya HamiltonWritten by Jan NashGuest stars Gregg Henry, Godholly, Mike Forbs, Marion Guyot, Darryl W. Handy, Rachael Thompson, Shimone Woodberry, Al-Jaleel Knox
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. Tensions remain high between Black Lightning and Gambi.
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Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Keli GoffGuest stars Gregg Henry, Charles Green, Derrick J. Haywood, Morgan Brown, Benedetto Robinson, Jonathan D. Williams, Joey Thurmond, Anthony Reynolds
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 compromising position. Jefferson begins to view things differently.
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Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Gregg Henry, Joshua Mikel, Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Skye P. Marshall, Kat Logan, Nikki Nicole Dillard, Quinton Garvin, Mark Hicks
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, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.
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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Melora RiveraGuest stars Crystal Lee Brown, Skye P. Marshall, Vanessa Aranegui, Jay Harmon III, Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw Jr., Josh Henry, Faron Salisbury, Polly Craig
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 provide surprising aid.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Adam Giaudrone, Jan NashGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Gregg Henry, Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Skye P. Marshall, Charlbi Dean, Morgan Brown, Richard Marrero, Yolanda T. Ross
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Charles HollandGuest stars Jordan Calloway, Gregg Henry, Cory Scott Allen, Crystal Lee Brown, David Alexander, Charlbi Dean, Josh Henry, Kaden Washington Lewis
Charles Holland, Salim Akil, Pat Charles, Adam Giaudrone, Lamont Magee, Jan Nash, Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd, Jake Waller, Keli Goff, Jamon Allen Brown
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
58
Original language
English
Networks & production
The CWUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Akil ProductionsUnited States
Berlanti ProductionsUnited States
Themes
african americanarrowversebased on comicblack communityfamily mansuperhero
