Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
Writer: Salim Akil
Air date: 2021-02-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.
Writer: Charles Holland
Air date: 2021-02-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson and Jennifer's curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.
Writer: Brusta Brown
Air date: 2021-02-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.
Writer: Lamont Magee
Air date: 2021-03-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.
Writer: Adam Giaudrone
Air date: 2021-03-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.
Writer: Jake Waller
Air date: 2021-03-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Anissa shares some important news. Tobias makes a surprising move.
Writer: Salim Akil
Air date: 2021-04-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil Payne has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city, Akashic Valley, in order to find peace... but peace never comes easy for men with pasts like Painkiller.
Writer: André Edmonds
Air date: 2021-04-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The FBI pays Jefferson a visit. Meanwhile, Anissa surprises Grace.
Writer: Jamon Allen Brown
Air date: 2021-04-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.
Writer: Jamila Daniel
Air date: 2021-05-03
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Black Lightning sends Gambi an SOS. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself in some serious trouble.
Writer: Asheleigh O. Conley
Air date: 2021-05-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.
Writer: Brusta Brown
Air date: 2021-05-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength. Meanwhile, Tobias is focusing on an end game.
Writer: Charles Holland
Air date: 2021-05-24
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.
