Black Lightning: Season 1

2018 · 13 episodes · ★ 6.2

What Season 1 of Black Lightning

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

13episodes

Jan 16, 2018premiered

Apr 17, 2018Latest episode

9.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 The Resurrection
Jan 16, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.5
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.
Directed by Salim Akil · Written by Salim Akil · Starring: Nina Turner, Amanda Davis, Crystal Lee Brown, Skye P. Marshall
1x02 Lawanda: The Book of Hope
Jan 23, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directed by Oz Scott · Written by Salim Akil · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Skye P. Marshall, Shein Mompremier, Charlbi Dean
1x03 Lawanda: The Book of Burial
Jan 30, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directed by Mark Tonderai · Written by Jan Nash · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Chantal Thuy, Amanda Davis, Shein Mompremier
1x04 Black Jesus
Feb 6, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.3
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
Directed by Michael Schultz · Written by Pat Charles · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Chantal Thuy, Amanda Davis, Edwina Findley
1x05 And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Feb 13, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.3
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.
Directed by Rose Troche · Written by Adam Giaudrone · Starring: Edwina Findley, Antonio Fargas, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Charlbi Dean
1x06 Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Feb 27, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directed by Benny Boom · Written by Charles Holland · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Amanda Davis, Skye P. Marshall, Charlbi Dean
1x07 Equinox: The Book of Fate
Mar 6, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.3
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
Directed by Bille Woodruff · Written by Lamont Magee · Starring: Amanda Davis, Edwina Findley, Derick Anthony, Charlbi Dean
1x08 The Book of Revelations
Mar 13, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Directed by Tanya Hamilton · Written by Jan Nash · Starring: Gregg Henry, Godholly, Mike Forbs, Marion Guyot
1x09 The Book of Little Black Lies
Mar 20, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernan · Written by Keli Goff · Starring: Gregg Henry, Charles Green, Derrick J. Haywood, Morgan Brown
1x10 Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Mar 27, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directed by Eric Laneuville · Written by Pat Charles · Starring: Gregg Henry, Joshua Mikel, Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Skye P. Marshall
1x11 Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Apr 3, 2018 · 40 min · ★ 6.3
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.
Directed by Michael Schultz · Written by Melora Rivera · Starring: Crystal Lee Brown, Skye P. Marshall, Vanessa Aranegui, Jay Harmon III
1x12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Apr 10, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directed by Oz Scott · Written by Jan Nash, Adam Giaudrone · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Gregg Henry, Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson, Skye P. Marshall
1x13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War Season Finale
Apr 17, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 5.8
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Directed by Salim Akil · Written by Charles Holland · Starring: Jordan Calloway, Gregg Henry, Cory Scott Allen, Crystal Lee Brown