Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
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 2
As Jefferson and his family wrestle with shocking revelations and new threats from Tobias, Freeland demands justice for the "pod people."
Season 3
Markovian attacks prompt the ASA to put Freeland on lockdown, Anissa adopts a new secret identity, and Green Light takes a toll on the Pierce family.
Season 4
Wracked with guilt, Jefferson vows to leave his hero days behind. But new threats to Freeland — and metas — draw all the Pierces back into the fray.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce / Lightning
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne / Painkiller
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi
William Catlett
Latavious 'Lala' Johnson
Bill Duke
Agent Percy Odell
Christopher Ammanuel
TC
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Black Lightning has 4 seasons with 58 episodes.
Black Lightning premiered on January 16, 2018.
No, Black Lightning has ended. The final episode aired on May 24, 2021.
Black Lightning originally aired on The CW. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Black Lightning was created by Salim Akil.
Black Lightning has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
Black Lightning is classified as Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.