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.
01. 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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Dabier
Will
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Nina Turner
Nina Turner
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln
Crystal Lee Brown
Desk Sergeant
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
Caleb T. Thomas
Malik
Donny Carrington
Youngster #2
Jimmy Woods
Youngster #1
Tommy Kane
Reporter
Leon Lamar
Store Owner
Fallyn Brown
Young Jennifer
Stanley McLaughlin II
Student #1
Shantea Reeves
Student #2
Joe Lewis
Club Security
Hal Whiteside
Officer #1
Hector Banos
Officer #2
Scott C. Hunter
Officer #3
Mark Spates Smith
Father
Kwajalyn Brown
Wife
William Catlett
Lala
Milton Saul
Wealthy Donor (uncredited)
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
02. Lawanda: The Book of Hope
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. While Jefferson Pierce struggles with his decision, Gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa and Jennifer try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Dabier
Will
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Shein Mompremier
Chenoa
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Anthony Reynolds
Deputy Chief Cayman
Cedric Greenway
Father
Herman Baaqar
Doorman
Swift Rice
Elevator Operator
Linda Boston
Freeland Resident
Billy Bussey
Gunman
Caleb T. Thomas
Malik
Donny Carrington
Youngster #2
Jimmy Woods
Youngster #1
Tracey Bonner
Lawanda White
Clifton Powell
Reverend Jeremiah Holt
William Catlett
Lala
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Salim Akil
Writer
Oz Scott
Director
03. Lawanda: The Book of Burial
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln
Shein Mompremier
Chenoa
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Carolyn Jones Ellis
Marcher #2
Holly Firfer
Reporter
Brandon Rice
Marcher #1
Donny Carrington
Youngster #2
Clifton Powell
Reverend Jeremiah Holt
Jill Scott
Lady Eve
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Jan Nash
Writer
Mark Tonderai
Director
04. Black Jesus
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln
Michael King
Bernard
Jason Louder
Frank '2-Bits' Tanner
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Kat Logan
Neema
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Al-Jaleel Knox
LaShawn
Taylor Polidore
Lisa
Karen Ceesay
Veretta
Derrick LeMont
Mr. Lewis
Estes Tarver
Leonard
Jennifer Van Horn
Rose
Michael Finn
Man
Darone Okolie
Bam
Alex Phipps
Block
Yolanda T. Ross
Khalil's Mother
Scarlet Olivia Dunbar
Student #2
Derrion Elmore
Student #1
Jennifer A. Martin
Nurse #2
Aaron Quick Nelson
Security Officer
Chan Ta Rivers
Nurse #1
Jill Scott
Lady Eve
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
05. And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Antonio Fargas
David Poe
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Eldridge
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Whitney Anderson
Lana
Jessica Fontaine
Mama
Patrick L. Reyes
Cashier
Vernika Rowe
Auntie Gina
Mark Thompson
Randy
Rayne Caldwell
Young Tori
Adam Cronan
Conspiracy Theorist
Renell Gibbs
Young Dad
Leah Monet
Teala
Brandon Sauve
Ben
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Adam Giaudrone
Writer
Rose Troche
Director
06. Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Matt Mercurio
Kam Yuen
Keith Arthur Bolden
Alvin Pierce
Kaden Washington Lewis
Young Jefferson
Eric Goins
Dr. Henry Mayfield
Parisa Johnston
Dr. Sophia Cruz
Bayland Rippenkroeger
Burglar #1
Whitney Anderson
Lana
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Anthony Reynolds
Deputy Chief Cayman
Jill Scott
Lady Eve
Shannon Thomas
Policeman #1
John David Bulla
Anarchist
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
07. Equinox: The Book of Fate
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln
Derick Anthony
Darius
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Jigga
Mr. Nasir
Carlos Javier Rivera
Rafa
Lucia Scarano
Older Latina Woman
George Lott
Big
Roger K. Moore
Lab Tech
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Tracey Bonner
Lawanda White
William Catlett
Lala
Jill Scott
Lady Eve
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Lamont Magee
Writer
Bille Woodruff
Director
08. The Book of Revelations
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Gregg Henry
Martin Proctor
Godholly
Himself
Mike Forbs
Citizen #3
Marion Guyot
Mrs. Johnson
Darryl W. Handy
Citizen #1
Rachael Thompson
Plasmacorp Clerk
Shimone Woodberry
Citizen #2
Al-Jaleel Knox
LaShawn
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Anthony Reynolds
Deputy Chief Cayman
Tracey Bonner
Lawanda White
William Catlett
Lala
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Jan Nash
Writer
Tanya Hamilton
Director
09. The Book of Little Black Lies
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Gregg Henry
Martin Proctor
Charles Green
Teddy Evans
Derrick J. Haywood
Thunder Fan
Morgan Brown
Thomas Hidalgo
Benedetto Robinson
Caleb Scott
Jonathan D. Williams
Chemist
Joey Thurmond
Business Man
Anthony Reynolds
Deputy Chief Cayman
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Keli Goff
Writer
Tawnia McKiernan
Director
10. Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Dabier
Will
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Gregg Henry
Martin Proctor
Joshua Mikel
Steven Conners
Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson
Slim / Lieutenant
Jason Louder
Frank '2-Bits' Tanner
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Kat Logan
Neema
Nikki Nicole Dillard
Woman
Quinton Garvin
Gang Member #1
Mark Hicks
ASA Agent
Marcus Samuel
Gang Member #2
Shomari
Lieutenant
Al-Jaleel Knox
LaShawn
Taylor Polidore
Lisa
Caleb T. Thomas
Malik
William Catlett
Lala
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Pat Charles
Writer
Eric Laneuville
Director
11. 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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Regina Ting Chen
Chandler Tong
Crystal Lee Brown
Desk Sergeant
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Vanessa Aranegui
Ms. Gordon
Jay Harmon III
Jonate
Tommy Kane
John Webb
Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw Jr.
Tavon
Josh Henry
Man in Lab Coat
Faron Salisbury
Detective Glennon
Polly Craig
Senior Citizen
Christopher Hampton
Bearded Young Man
Patrick Lamont Jr.
Resident #1
Wendel A. Matthews
African American Officer
Kelita Samone
Resident #2
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha
Anthony Reynolds
Deputy Chief Cayman
Mimi Fletcher
Woman Delivery Driver
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
12. The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
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.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne
Gregg Henry
Martin Proctor
Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson
Slim / Lieutenant
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Morgan Brown
Thomas Hidalgo
Richard Marrero
Dwayne
Yolanda T. Ross
Nichelle Payne
William Catlett
Lala
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi
13. Shadow of Death: The Book of War
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder
Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III
Tobias Whale
Gregg Henry
Martin Proctor
Cory Scott Allen
Klovic
Crystal Lee Brown
Desk Sergeant
David Alexander
Walter Rutledge
Charlbi Dean Kriek
Syonide
Josh Henry
Man in Lab Coat
Keith Arthur Bolden
Alvin Pierce
Kaden Washington Lewis
Young Jefferson
Vernika Rowe
Auntie Gina
Derrick LeMont
Mr. Lewis
Swift Rice
Elevator Operator
Leon Lamar
Store Owner
William Catlett
Lala
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne / Painkiller
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
James Remar
Peter Gambi