Black Lightning - Season 1

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

13 Episodes

The Resurrection

Season 1 - Episode 1

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 se...

Lawanda: The Book of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 2

As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing th...

Lawanda: The Book of Burial

Season 1 - Episode 3

As Jefferson Pierce tries to determine if the community can survive without the help of Black Lightning, Anissa starts to come into her own....

Black Jesus

Season 1 - Episode 4

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

And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light

Season 1 - Episode 5

An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles wit...

Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder

Season 1 - Episode 6

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 grappl...

Equinox: The Book of Fate

Season 1 - Episode 7

Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.

The Book of Revelations

Season 1 - Episode 8

Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, G...

The Book of Little Black Lies

Season 1 - Episode 9

In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his fathe...

Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption

Season 1 - Episode 10

Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gamb...

Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

Season 1 - Episode 11

As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderso...

The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

Season 1 - Episode 12

Tobias returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of ep...

Shadow of Death: The Book of War

Season 1 - Episode 13

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