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.
Season 2 episodes
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies
43m6.0 / 10
Jefferson Pierce and his family may have survived Tobias’s attack, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfield’s students, the board considers a motion to shut down the school, forcing Jefferson to go to Napier Frank to sway the vote. Jennifer struggles with her powers and her actions have unforeseen repercussions. Meanwhile, Anissa finds a new way to give back to Freeland. Lastly, Lynn continues her quest much to the dismay of Agent Odell.
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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Salim AkilGuest stars Skye P. Marshall, Angela Rye, Benjamin Crump, Monique Yvette Grant, Mark Finnin, Vivia E. Armstrong, Reggie Currelley, Henry Bazemore Jr.
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
43m5.6 / 10
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.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Charles HollandGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Andy Allo, Shein Mompremier, Ralph Wilcox, John M. Johnson, Mark Rowe, Teresa L. Graves, Vanessa Aranegui
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
43m5.7 / 10
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.
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Directed by Rose TrocheWritten by Jan NashGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Phillip DeVona, Joshua Mikel, Skye P. Marshall, Derek Evans, Shacai O'Neal, Amy Parrish, Thom Khoury Williams
The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
43m5.6 / 10
Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior leading to a fierce disagreement.
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Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Adam GiaudroneGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Joshua Mikel, Skye P. Marshall, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Alex Jones, Samuel-Taylor, Milli M., Andy Allo
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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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Lamont MageeGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Rob Morean, Toshi Toda, Robert Walker Branchaud, Christopher Márquez, Anisa Nyell Johnson, Milli M., Eric C. Lynch
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.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Nakia Dillard, Charmin Lee, Dj McCall, Cabot Basden, Leydi Morales, Robert Walker Branchaud, Eric C. Lynch, Warren Snipe
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.
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Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Keli GoffGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Joseph Roark, Matt LaBorde, Nick Stanner, Reginald Robinson, Warren Snipe, Clifton Powell
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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Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Jake WallerGuest stars Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Crystal Lee Brown, Tonia Jackson, J. Ayers, Jared Simon, Derek Evans, Reginald Robinson, Kearran Giovanni
The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi
43m5.6 / 10
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.
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Directed by Benny BoomWritten by Adam GiaudroneGuest stars Kendrick Cross, Tosin Morohunfola, Armani White, Joe Lewis, Bill Murphey, Joseph P. Daley, Jordan Denmark, Kayte Giralt
The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
43m5.6 / 10
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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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Jan Nash, Jamon Allen BrownGuest stars Sara Torres, Nick DeKay, Crystal Lee Brown, RJ Cyler, Thom Scott II, Clifton Powell, Kearran Giovanni, Yolanda T. Ross
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.
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Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Catherine Dyer, Chelsea Hayes, RJ Cyler, Clifton Powell, Erika Alexander, Kearran Giovanni, Yolanda T. Ross
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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Directed by Jeffrey W. ByrdWritten by Charles HollandGuest stars Chantal Thuy, RJ Cyler, Rachelle Neal, Kausar Mohammed, Robert Yatta, Erika Alexander, Yolanda T. Ross, Kelvin Witherspoon
The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
43m5.5 / 10
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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Directed by Robert TownsendWritten by Lamont MageeGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Robert Townsend, Whitney Christopher, Taurus Davis, Dominique Elijah Smith, Jeremy Rivette, Michele Jang, Erika Alexander
Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Pat Charles, Keli GoffGuest stars Chantal Thuy, Justin Randell Brooke, Tracey Bonner, Dabier, Michele Jang, Crystal Lee Brown, Michael Wright, Madison Bailey
The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
42m5.1 / 10
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.
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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Jan NashGuest stars Eric C. Lynch, Kiah Alexandria Clingman, Michael Wright, Kearran Giovanni, Madison Bailey, Hosea Chanchez, Joseph Steven Yang, Brooke Ence
The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
43m6.1 / 10finale
Lynn goes head to head with Dr. Jace once and for all. Meanwhile, Gambi risks his life to save Jennifer. Lastly, Tobias makes a major move to cripple Freeland and kill Black Lightning, requiring our superhero family to step up like never before.
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Directed by Salim AkilWritten by Charles HollandGuest stars Clifton Powell, Myles Truitt, Erika Alexander, Kearran Giovanni, Madison Bailey, Hosea Chanchez, Tosin Morohunfola, Brooke Ence
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
