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Black Lightning

“High voltage action”

6.9 / 10 · 957 votes

TV-14

2018

~45 min / ep

4 seasons

58 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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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Cast

Cress Williams

Nafessa Williams

China Anne McClain

Christine Adams

Marvin Jones III

James Remar

Jordan Calloway

Damon Gupton

Chantal Thuy

William Catlett

Bill Duke

Christopher Ammanuel

Seasons

School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.

1.The Resurrection
6.5
16-01-201843 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...
2.Lawanda: The Book of Hope
6.1
23-01-201843 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...
3.Lawanda: The Book of Burial
6.1
30-01-201843 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...
4.Black Jesus
6.3
06-02-201843 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.
5.And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
6.3
13-02-201843 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...
6.Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
6.2
27-02-201843 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...
7.Equinox: The Book of Fate
6.3
06-03-201842 min
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
8.The Book of Revelations
5.8
13-03-201842 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...
9.The Book of Little Black Lies
6.2
20-03-201843 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...
10.Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
6.1
27-03-201843 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...
11.Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
6.3
03-04-201840 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...
12.The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
6.1
10-04-201843 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...
13.Shadow of Death: The Book of War
5.8
17-04-201843 min
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.

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