The BEST episodes of Black Lightning season 2

Every episode of Black Lightning season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Lightning season 2!

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.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
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7.75
611 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Salim Akil
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The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange
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7.61
681 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Keli Goff
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The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros
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7.59
626 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Salim Akil
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The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust
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7.58
621 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey W. Byrd
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The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son
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7.57
623 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Rob Hardy
Writer: Pat Charles
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues
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7.54
824 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Oz Scott
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The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
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7.54
603 votes

#7 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2019

Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace.

Directors: Oz Scott
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The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi
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7.54
687 votes

#8 - The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2018

Black Lightning and Thunder return to South Freeland in an attempt to figure out what is going on. When they arrive, they are directed to a nearby wood where they are surrounded by a clan of mixed-race moonshiners called the Perdi. Meanwhile, Lynn, feeling tremendous guilt, falls into a deep depression. Lastly, Tobias finds that his plan is falling apart.

Directors: Oz Scott
Writer: Pat Charles
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
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7.52
730 votes

#9 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2018

Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior leading to a fierce disagreement.

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The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
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7.52
611 votes

#10 - The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2019

Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy, in how to live in a world that's new to her, but the fate of the other pod kids remains in doubt. Meanwhile, Anissa figures out Grace's secret. Lastly, Jefferson tries to install a superhero code for his metahuman offspring, but Jennifer insists on taking revenge on Tobias for her boyfriend's death.

Directors: Salim Akil
Writer: Jan Nash
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The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire
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7.52
598 votes

#11 - The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2019

Lynn works on two of the pod kids in a segregated safe room. Meanwhile, Jennifer plots revenge and Jefferson receives some interesting news. Lastly, Anissa makes a shocking discovery.

Directors: Robert Townsend
Writer: Lamont Magee
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The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus
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7.51
652 votes

#12 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2018

Jennifer's disappearance roils the Pierce family. The family discusses the best way to find her. Lynn asks Detective Henderson to arrest Khalil after she learns Jennifer is with him.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Jake Waller
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry
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7.49
777 votes

#13 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2018

Jefferson is forced to watch as all his good work is undone before his eyes when his replacement arrives and begins implementing sweeping changes. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to play Robin Hood by stealing from one of the most powerful crime syndicates in Freeland.

Directors: Rose Troche
Writer: Jan Nash
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The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of Magi
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7.48
622 votes

#14 - The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of Magi

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2018

Jennifer separately tries to save a feverish Khalil after their narrow escape. Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa work on tracking down the pair.

Directors: Benny Boom
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies
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7.46
929 votes

#15 - The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2018

Jefferson Pierce and his family may have survived Tobias’s attack, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfield’s students, the board considers a motion to shut down the school. Jennifer struggles with her powers and her actions have unforeseen repercussions. Meanwhile, Anissa finds a new way to give back to Freeland.

Directors: Salim Akil
Writer: Salim Akil
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The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem
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7.45
694 votes

#16 - The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2018

Jefferson and Anissa work together investigating the hometown of a creepy man at the clinic and make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, with Syonide gone, Tobias puts an increasing amount of pressure on Khalil to help fill some of the void left in the organization.

Directors: Michael Schultz
Writer: Lamont Magee
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