Where to watch Black Lightning Season 1
Black Lightning season 1 is not streaming in Australia on any service we track right now. You can buy it on Apple TV from $24.99. Season 1 was released on 16 January 2018.
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Air dates: TMDB.
About Black Lightning Season 1
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
Season summary: TMDB.
Black Lightning Season 1 episodes
S01 E01
The Resurrection
43m
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.
S01 E02
Lawanda: The Book of Hope
43m
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.
S01 E03
Lawanda: The Book of Burial
43m
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.
S01 E04
Black Jesus
43m
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
S01 E05
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
43m
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.
S01 E06
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
43m
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.
S01 E07
Equinox: The Book of Fate
42m
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
S01 E08
The Book of Revelations
42m
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.
S01 E09
The Book of Little Black Lies
43m
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.
S01 E10
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
43m
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.
S01 E11
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
40m
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.
S01 E12
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
43m
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.
S01 E13
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
43m
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Episode names, air dates, runtimes and summaries: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere.