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The third season of Black Lightning premiered on October 7, 2019, and concluded on March 9, 2020. The season consists of 16 episodes.
Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
A man with many faces, Jefferson Pierce is a respected educator and father of two. He's also Black Lightning, superpowered protector of Freeland with the ability to sense and harness electricity. Jefferson is not the only one with powers and multiple faces. His oldest daughter, Anissa is a medical student, health clinic volunteer and dedicated social activist. She's also the superhero known as Thunder who's able to drastically increase her density, giving her invulnerability and super strength. Finally, Jefferson's youngest daughter, Jennifer is a fiery teen who inherited her father's athletic gifts and his superpowers. Her body generates pure electrical energy with the potential to be more powerful than Anissa or Jefferson. Together, the Pierce family faces the challenges of the declined urban community that is Freeland, including infamous gangster Tobias Whale and a menacing gang that calls itself The 100.[1]
Cast[edit | hide]
Main Cast[edit | hide]
- Cress Williams as Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) / Jefferson Pierce / Jefferson Pierce
- China Anne McClain as Lightning (Jennifer Pierce) / Gen Pierce / Jinn Pierce
- Nafessa Williams as Thunder/Blackbird (Anissa Pierce) / Anissa Pierce / Anissa Pierce
- Christine Adams as Lynn Stewart / Lynn Stewart / Lynn Stewart
- Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale
- Damon Gupton as Bill Henderson
- Jordan Calloway as Painkiller (Khalil Payne)
- James Remar as Peter Gambi
Recurring Cast[edit | hide]
- Bill Duke as Percy Odell / Percy Odell / Percy Odell
- Will Catlett as Latavious "Lala" Johnson
- Clifton Powell as Jeremiah Holt / Jeremiah Holt
- Zoe Renee as Chameleon (Maryam Luqman)
- Warren "WAWA" Snipe as Thierry
- Adetinpo Thomas as Jamillah Olsen
- Rafael Castillo as Devonte Jones
- Sh'Kia Augustin as Shonda
- Thomas Belgrey as Yuri Mosin
- Jasun Jabbar as Tavon Singley
- Chantel Thuy as Grace Choi
- Jahking Guillory as Brandon Marshall
- Katy O'Brien as Sara Grey / Sara Grey
- Boone Platt as Gardner Grayle
- Euseph Messiah as Michael Allen
- Taylor Polidore as Lisa
- Vernika Rowe as Gina
- Renell Gibbs as Kyrie
- Jason Louder as Two-Bits
- Gabirella Garcia as Erica Moran
- Jennifer Riker as Helga Jayce
- Christopher A'mmanuel as TC (Baron)
- Wayne Brady as Gravedigger (Tyson Sykes)
Episodes[edit | hide]
| # | Episode Title | Directed by | Story By | Teleplay By | Episode Airdate |
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| The Book of Occupation | |||||
| 1 | The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of the Blackbird | Salim Akil | October 7, 2019 | ||
| We find Jefferson Pierce like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn as Agent Odell tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Jennifer abandoned and Freeland without Black Lightning and Thunder. But Anissa secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the able tactical and technical support of Gambi. | |||||
| 2 | The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih | Oz Scott | Charles D. Holland | October 14, 2019 | |
| With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynn find themselves at odds with each other. Meanwhile, Anissa rebels as Blackbird while Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers. | |||||
| 3 | The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream | Benny Boom | Pat Charles | October 21, 2019 | |
| When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter. | |||||
| 4 | The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros | Mary Lou Belli | Adam Giaudrone | October 28, 2019 | |
| Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland. Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa continues her work at the clinic. Lastly, Jennifer finds her confidence shaken. | |||||
| 5 | The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon | Robert Townsend | Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd | November 11, 2019 | |
| Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Anissa's identity is threatened. Lastly, Agent Odell takes an important step toward winning over Jennifer. | |||||
| The Book of Resistance | |||||
| 6 | The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door | Jeff Byrd | Lamont Magee | November 18, 2019 | |
| Jefferson is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland; Anissa's commitment to Grace deepens; Jennifer makes an interesting discovery. | |||||
| 7 | The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus | Oz Scott | Lynelle White | November 25, 2019 | |
| Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart, and she tells him she needs Black Lightning's help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter. Meanwhile, Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the Pit. Lastly, Jennifer grows closer to Brandon. | |||||
| 8 | The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace | Neema Barnette | Jake Waller | December 2, 2019 | |
| Black Lightning goes up against the ASA. Meanwhile, Tobias continues to manipulate Lynn. | |||||
| 9 | The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis | Tasha Smith | Lamont Magee | December 9, 2019 | |
| The Pierce family fears for Jennifer's life. | |||||
| The Book of Markovia | |||||
| 10 | The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn | Eric Laneuville | J. Allen Brown | January 20, 2020 | |
| Jefferson navigates his new reality following the events of the Red Wave, and Lynn's determination to save the meta kids deepens her troubles. Meanwhile, Anissa/Blackbird faces new challenges. Lastly, Jennifer's bond with Brandon begins to grow. | |||||
| 11 | The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction | Tasha Smith | Lamont Magee | January 27, 2020 | |
| Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family. Meanwhile, Lynn does the unthinkable. | |||||
| 12 | The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID | Billie Woodruff | Adam Giaudrone & Lynelle White | February 3, 2020 | |
| Jefferson and Anissa join forces with the ASA to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Lynn is forced to continue battling her demons. | |||||
| 13 | The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap | Salim Akil | Charles D. Holland & Asheleigh O. Conley | February 10, 2020 | |
| 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. | |||||
| The Book of War | |||||
| 14 | The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming | Benny Boom | Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd | February 24, 2020 | |
| As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged. | |||||
| 15 | The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free | Oz Scott | Pat Charles | March 2, 2020 | |
| After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war. | |||||
| 16 | The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation | Salim Akil | Charles D. Holland | March 9, 2020 | |
| Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger. | |||||
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