The BEST episodes of Black Lightning
Every episode of Black Lightning ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Lightning!
Jefferson Pierce, who retired from his superhero persona Black Lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a vigilante again when the rise of the local gang called the 100 leads to increased crime and corruption in his community of Freeland.
#1 - Lawanda: The Book of Burial
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2018
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.
#2 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2019
Black Lightning decides to fight back when the ASA threatens his old neighborhood. Thunder battles Painkiller, and Tobias has a plan for Lynn to stop the ASA from weaponizing the metas.
#3 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2020
Jefferson and Anissa join forces with the ASA to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Lynn is forced to continue battling her demons.
#4 - Lawanda: The Book of Hope
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2018
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.
#5 - Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2018
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.
#6 - Black Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2018
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
#7 - And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2018
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.
#8 - Equinox: The Book of Fate
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2018
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
#9 - The Book of Revelations
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2018
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.
#10 - The Book of Little Black Lies
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2018
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.
#11 - Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2018
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detecitve Henderson. Meanwhile, as Jefferson is in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.
#12 - The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2018
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.
#13 - Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/17/2018
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
#14 - The Resurrection
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2018
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.
#15 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2019
When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter.
#16 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2019
Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning’s help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter. Meanwhile, Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the Pit. Lastly, Jennifer grows closer to Brandon.
#17 - The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2021
After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end. Gambi and the rest of the Pierce family have been informed on what happened to Jefferson as Gambi managed to locate the Emitter in the Tori Mausoleum. He, Thunder, and Grace head there in an effort to destroy but must fight through the Drakestone security team guarding it to accomplish the goal.
#18 - The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2019
With the coming of the red skies, Jennifer finds herself torn between worlds.
#19 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2020
Jefferson navigates his new reality following the events of the Red Wave, and Lynn’s determination to save the meta kids deepens her troubles. Meanwhile, Anissa/Blackbird faces new challenges. Lastly, Jennifer’s bond with Brandon begins to grow.
#20 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2020
Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family. Meanwhile, Lynn does the unthinkable.
#21 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2020
Black Lightning and his team descend upon Markovia on a mission to rescue Lynn who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets Gravedigger, a metahuman on the Markovian side.
#22 - The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2020
As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.
#23 - The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2020
After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war.
#24 - The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2020
Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.
#25 - The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One: Collateral Damage
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2021
Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.