S3E13 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap
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.
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#2
S1E11
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
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.
#3
S1E1
The Resurrection
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.
- 4. S1E10 "Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption"
- 5. S1E12 "The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain"
- 6. S1E13 "Shadow of Death: The Book of War"
- 7. S1E7 "Equinox: The Book of Fate"
- 8. S1E9 "The Book of Little Black Lies"
- 9. S3E16 "The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation"
- 10. S1E5 "And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light"
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#58
S4E6
The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two: Theseus's Ship
Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Anissa shares some important news. Tobias makes a surprising move.
- 57. S4E2 "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses"
- 56. S4E10 "The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations"
- 55. S4E9 "The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding"
- 54. S2E9 "The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi"
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Top Standout: S1E1 The Resurrection
Most Infamous: S1E2 LaWanda: The Book of Hope
Best Hidden Gem: S3E13 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap
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