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 - 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.
#2 - The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2020
Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.
#3 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/18/2019
In the Season 2 finale, Lynn goes head to head with Dr. Jace once and for all. Meanwhile, Gambi risks his life to save Jennifer. Lastly, Tobias makes a major move to cripple Freeland and kill Black Lightning, requiring the superhero family to step up like never before.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2019
Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Anissa’s identity is threatened. Lastly, Agent Odell takes an important step toward winning over Jennifer.
#9 - Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2018
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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2018
When Black Lightning and Thunder are attacked by Looker and her clan, they fight to get her to release control over the Sange. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Khalil continue to grow closer.
#15 - 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.
#16 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2019
Still on the run, Jennifer and Khalil succumb to their feelings for one another and begin planning their future together. Meanwhile, Jefferson approaches Henderson with a favor.
#17 - The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2019
Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland; Anissa continues her work at the clinic.
#18 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2019
When Anissa returns to work at the clinic, she meets a domestic violence victim who motivates her to take action. Meanwhile, Gambi makes a discovery.
#19 - 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.
#20 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2019
Jefferson suspects that Tobias is behind a recent malicious attack. He brings this news to Henderson but doesn't get the answer he was looking for. Meanwhile, Lynn is confronted by her past.
#21 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#24 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2018
Jefferson must break the news to his students and faculty that he is stepping down. Struggling with his new life as Painkiller, Khalil pays a visit to Jennifer in hopes of mending things. Meanwhile, Tobias continues to enact his plan.
