Black Lightning (2018–2021)

1. S01E01Season's bestThe ResurrectionJanuary 16, 2018 6.5Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, and principal of a charter high school that also se
2. S01E02Lawanda: The Book of HopeJanuary 23, 2018 6.1As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing th
3. S01E03Lawanda: The Book of BurialJanuary 30, 2018 6.1As Jefferson Pierce tries to determine if the community can survive without the help of Black Lightning, Anissa starts to come into her own.
4. S01E04Black JesusFebruary 6, 2018 6.3Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces
5. S01E05And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green LightFebruary 13, 2018 6.3An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles wit
6. S01E06Three Sevens: The Book of ThunderFebruary 27, 2018 6.2Jefferson is on the hunt for his father's killer, while Anissa uses her new powers to rectify a wrong after a protest fails. Jennifer grappl
7. S01E07Equinox: The Book of FateMarch 6, 2018 6.3Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
8. S01E08The Book of RevelationsMarch 13, 2018 5.8Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, G
9. S01E09The Book of Little Black LiesMarch 20, 2018 6.2In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his fathe
10. S01E10Sins of the Father: The Book of RedemptionMarch 27, 2018 6.1Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gamb
11. S01E11Black Jesus: The Book of CrucifixionApril 3, 2018 6.3As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderso
12. S01E12The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of PainApril 10, 2018 6.1Tobias returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of ep
13. S01E13Shadow of Death: The Book of WarApril 17, 2018 5.8The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light BabiesOctober 9, 2018 6.0Jefferson Pierce and his family may have survived Tobias’s attack, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfiel
2. S02E02The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus BluesOctober 16, 2018 5.5Jefferson must break the news to his students and faculty that he is stepping down. Struggling with his new life as Painkiller, Kahlil pays
3. S02E03The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master LowryOctober 23, 2018 5.6Jefferson is forced to watch as all his good work is undone before his eyes when his replacement arrives and begins implementing sweeping ch
4. S02E04The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent FreakOctober 30, 2018 5.5Jefferson confronts Anissa about her reckless and irresponsible behavior leading to a fierce disagreement.
5. S02E05The Book of Blood: Chapter One: RequiemNovember 13, 2018 5.8Jefferson and Anissa work together investigating the hometown of a creepy man at the clinic and make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, with S
6. S02E06The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The PerdiNovember 20, 2018 5.5Black 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
7. S02E07The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The SangeNovember 27, 2018 5.5When Black Lightning and Thunder are attacked by Looker and her clan, they fight to get her to release control over the Sange. Meanwhile, Je
8. S02E08The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: ExodusDecember 4, 2018 5.8The Pierce family is reeling in the wake of Jennifer's disappearance. Jefferson, Lynn and Anissa all gather to discuss the most effective wa
9. S02E09The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the MagiDecember 11, 2018 5.5After Jennifer and Khalil escape, they take refuge in a barn and Jennifer desperately tries to save a now feverish Khalil, who has grown wor
10. S02E10The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos NegrosJanuary 21, 2019 5.6Still on the run, Jennifer and Khalil succumb to their feelings for one another and begin planning their future together. Meanwhile, Jeffers
11. S02E11The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal SonJanuary 28, 2019 5.5Jefferson suspects that Tobias is behind a recent malicious attack. He brings this news to Henderson but doesn’t get the answer he was looki
12. S02E12The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and UnjustFebruary 4, 2019 5.6When Anissa returns to work at the clinic, she meets a domestic violence victim who motivates her to take action. Meanwhile, Gambi makes a d
13. S02E13The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of FireFebruary 11, 2019 5.5Lynn works on two of the pod kids in a segregated safe room. Meanwhile, Jennifer plots revenge and Jefferson receives some interesting news.
14. S02E14The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original SinMarch 4, 2019 5.6Looking for answers, a worried Anissa sets out to find Grace.
15. S02E15The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The AlphaMarch 11, 2019 5.1Lynn 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. Meanwh
16. S02E16Season's bestThe Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The OmegaMarch 18, 2019 6.1Lynn 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 t

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of BlackbirdOctober 7, 2019 6.2We find Jefferson Pierce like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn as Agent Odell tightens his grip on the Pierce family
2. S03E02The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's TasbihOctober 14, 2019 5.9With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynn find themselves at odds
3. S03E03The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-DreamOctober 21, 2019 6.3When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationsh
4. S03E04The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's OuroborosOctober 28, 2019 6.1Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to
5. S03E05Season's bestThe Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for TavonNovember 11, 2019 6.7Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Anissa's identity is threaten
6. S03E06The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's DoorNovember 18, 2019 6.0Jefferson, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa's commitment to Grace is deepe
7. S03E07The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's OpusNovember 25, 2019 6.7Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning’s help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimete
8. S03E08The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin TerraceDecember 2, 2019 6.2Black Lightning decides to fight back when the ASA threatens his old neighborhood. Thunder battles Painkiller, and Tobias has a plan for Lyn
9. S03E09The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth CrisisDecember 9, 2019 6.2With the coming of the red skies, Jennifer finds herself torn between worlds.
10. S03E10The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses RebornJanuary 20, 2020 6.2Jefferson navigates his new reality following the events of the Crisis, and Lynn’s determination to save the meta kids deepens her troubles.
11. S03E11The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's AddictionJanuary 27, 2020 5.9Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family. Meanwhile, Lynn does the unthinkable.
12. S03E12The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless IDFebruary 3, 2020 6.2Jefferson and Anissa join forces with the ASA to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Lynn is forced to continue battling her demons.
13. S03E13The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the StrapFebruary 10, 2020 6.7Black Lightning and his team descend upon Markovia on a mission to rescue Lynn who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets Gravedi
14. S03E14The Book of War: Chapter One: HomecomingFebruary 24, 2020 5.1As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.
15. S03E15The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't FreeMarch 2, 2020 6.0After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war.
16. S03E16The Book of War: Chapter Three: LiberationMarch 9, 2020 6.3Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter OneFebruary 8, 2021 4.0Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting
2. S04E02The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable LossesFebruary 15, 2021 4.0The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson and Jennifer's curiosity is
3. S04E03The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter ThreeFebruary 22, 2021 4.0Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Las
4. S04E04The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter FourMarch 1, 2021 3.8Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.
5. S04E05The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the PiecesMarch 8, 2021 3.9Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.
6. S04E06The Book of Ruin: Chapter TwoMarch 15, 2021 3.9Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Anissa shares some important news. Tobias makes a surprising move.
7. S04E07PainkillerApril 12, 2021 3.9After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil Payne has distanced himself away from every
8. S04E08The Book of Ruin: Chapter ThreeApril 19, 2021 4.0The FBI pays Jefferson a visit. Meanwhile, Anissa surprises Grace.
9. S04E09The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: LydingApril 26, 2021 3.5Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.
10. S04E10The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: RevelationsMay 3, 2021 3.7Black Lightning sends Gambi an SOS. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself in some serious trouble.
11. S04E11The Book of Reunification: Chapter TwoMay 10, 2021 3.7Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life.
12. S04E12Season's bestThe Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: CrossroadsMay 17, 2021 4.1Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength. Meanwhile, Tobias is focusing on an end game.
13. S04E13The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: ClosureMay 24, 2021 4.1After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed