Black Lightning - Season 1

Black Lightning - Season 1

Season 1

As Black Lightning begins, 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 neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to 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. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters Anissa and Jennifer grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, Lynn, suffered.

Almost a decade later, Pierce's crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community.

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Episodes13
DatesJan. 16, 2018 - Apr. 17, 2018
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Episodes

The Resurrection
Season 1Episode 160 min

The Resurrection

Jefferson Pierce is the principal of a successful high school... but nine years ago he was the masked vigilante Black Lightning until he promised to retire. Now the rise of The 100 in his city and their threats to his daughters means that Jefferson will have to break his promise and fight the crime in the streets.

Jan. 16, 2018
LaWanda: The Book of Hope
Season 1Episode 260 min

LaWanda: The Book of Hope

After their abduction, Anissa seeks comfort in the arms of her lover while Jennifer starts drinking. Meanwhile, Jefferson realizes that he has to do more than just rescue his daughters if he wants to save his city, and Lynn fears that he's returning to his old ways.

Jan. 23, 2018
LaWanda: The Book of Burial
Season 1Episode 360 min

LaWanda: The Book of Burial

Reverend Holt announces his intention to lead the people in a community street march. When Jeff and Gambi realize that Tobias plans to stop them--violently--they make plans to stop him. Meanwhile, Anissa meets a new woman, and Jennifer and Khalil plan to have sex.

Jan. 30, 2018
Black Jesus
Season 1Episode 460 min

Black Jesus

After Lady Eve tells him to deal with Black Lightning, Tobias calls in his sister. Meanwhile, Jeff deals with the weight of the collateral damage caused by his vigilante activities and Anissa starts using her powers to do good.

Feb. 6, 2018
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Season 1Episode 560 min

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

Jeff discovers that Tobias is still alive and behind Green Light. Meanwhile, Anissa looks into her grandfather's investigation into "enhanced' children thirty years ago and gets a cryptic warning.

Feb. 13, 2018
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Season 1Episode 660 min

Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder

Despite his recent pains, Jeff sets out to bring down his father's killer. Meanwhile, Thunder intervenes when a protest goes wrong, and Jennifer has second thoughts about Khalil.

Feb. 27, 2018
Equinox: The Book of Fate
Season 1Episode 760 min

Equinox: The Book of Fate

Tobias sets out to frame Black Lightning for Lady Eve's death and avoid the wrath of the Shadow Board. Meanwhile, Lynn accepts that Anissa is going to be a hero no matter what she says.

März 6, 2018
The Book of Revelations
Season 1Episode 860 min

The Book of Revelations

Jeff trains Anissa in how to use her powers and become an effective vigilante. While they try to clear Black Lightning's name, Gambi meets with his old ASA boss and gets disturbing news. Meanwhile, Lynn learns that Alvin was doing a story on a vaccine tied to Green Light, and Jennifer realizes that she has superpowers.

März 13, 2018
The Book of Little Black Lies
Season 1Episode 960 min

The Book of Little Black Lies

Anissa tells Jennifer the truth about their powers and where they come from, creating a rift between Jennifer and her parents. Meanwhile, Gambi breaks into the ASA building and discovers part of their plan, and Black Lighting and Thunder learn where there ASA is manufacturing Green Light.

März 20, 2018
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption

Martin and his men abduct Gambi and try to force him to reveal who Black Lightning is. Meanwhile, Lynn learns more about Jennifer's powers, and Jeff learns that the ASA is abducting teenagers again.

März 27, 2018
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion

The ASA arrange for cops on their payroll to frame Jeff and arrest him so that the ASA can take him to a black site and determine if he's Black Lightning. Gambi and Anissa come up with a desperate plan to get Jeff free, while Bill starts asking questions.

Apr. 3, 2018
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Season 1Episode 1260 min

The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

Tobias and Khalil return to Freeland, and Lala receives new orders from his master. Meanwhile, Lynn discusses the possibility of suppressing Jennifer's powers, and Black Lighting and Thunder continue the search for the missing kids.

Apr. 10, 2018
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Season 1Episode 1360 min

Shadow of Death: The Book of War

While in a coma, Jeff talks with his dead father. Meanwhile, Martin orders his tac team to move in on Gambi's cabin, and Tobias makes his move.

Apr. 17, 2018

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