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Black Lightning

(2018 - 2021)
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62/100492 Votes
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6.1/100
Drama Action & Adventure Rated: 14+ (TV-14)2018 - 20214 Seasons

A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original African-American electrical superhero. Black Lightning featuring Cress Williams and Nafessa Williams has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Netflix, streaming with subscription on Netflix with Ads, streaming with subscription on Prime Video, and 8 others. It's an action & adventure and drama show with 59 episodes over 4 seasons. Black Lightning is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.1 (26,799 votes) and was very well received by critics.

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Currently you are able to watch Black Lightning streaming on Netflix with Ads, Netflix, Prime Video, and Prime Video. It is also possible to buy Black Lightning on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, iTunes, Microsoft Store, VUDU, and YouTube.

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Currently, Black Lightning is available in the UK, the US, and Canada

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CanadaNetflix, Netflix with Ads
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Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:20 AM, 03/18/2024 PST

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EPISODE GUIDE

Black Lightning Season 4 Overview

Feb 8, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021

Season 4 of Black Lightning has 14 episodes that are available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads, Prime Video, Prime Video and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Black Lightning Season 4 Episodes

Season 04, Episode 101 DC FanDome Panel: Black Lightning
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S04 E101DC FanDome Panel: Black Lightning
Jan 25, 2021

In the fourth and final season, the super-powered Pierce family - Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning, and his daughters Anissa,...

S04 E101 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Prime Video, Prime Video.

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Season 04, Episode 13 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure
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S04 E13 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure
May 24, 2021

After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.

S04 E13 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 04, Episode 12 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads
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S04 E12 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads
May 17, 2021

Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength; Tobias is focusing on an end...

S04 E12 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Black Lightning Season 3 Overview

Oct 7, 2019 - Mar 9, 2020

Season 3 of Black Lightning has 16 episodes that are available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Black Lightning Season 3 Episodes

Season 03, Episode 16 The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
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S03 E16 The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation
Mar 9, 2020

Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger.

S03 E16 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 15 The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free
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S03 E15 The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free
Mar 2, 2020

After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war.

S03 E15 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 14 The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
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S03 E14 The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
Feb 24, 2020

As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged.

S03 E14 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Black Lightning Season 2 Overview

Oct 9, 2018 - Mar 18, 2019

Season 2 of Black Lightning has 16 episodes that are available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Black Lightning Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 16 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
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S02 E16 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega
Mar 18, 2019

Black Lightning and Thunder take on the Masters of Disaster, while Peter and Jennifer try to restore the city's power...

S02 E16 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 15 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
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S02 E15 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
Mar 11, 2019

Tobias initiates the first step in selling his army of metas, Jeff sets down some ground rules to his daughters,...

S02 E15 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 14 The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
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S02 E14 The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin
Mar 4, 2019

Jeff receives a visit from a former student, Anissa goes looking for Grace, and Jennifer gets a new suit.

S02 E14 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Black Lightning Season 1 Overview

Jan 16, 2018 - Apr 17, 2018

Season 1 of Black Lightning has 13 episodes that are available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Black Lightning Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War
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S01 E13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War
Apr 17, 2018

The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces.

S01 E13 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
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S01 E12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Apr 10, 2018

Tobias returns to Freeland and is tasked to capture Black Lightning; after a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer...

S01 E12 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 11 Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
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S01 E11 Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
Apr 3, 2018

As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from...

S01 E11 of Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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All Seasons of Black Lightning

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Season 1
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