1 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:02,770 [Jefferson] Previously on Black Lightning... 2 00:00:02,794 --> 00:00:04,284 Thirty years ago, I came to Freeland 3 00:00:04,505 --> 00:00:07,543 as an agent for a government organization called the ASA. 4 00:00:07,758 --> 00:00:10,420 I helped them find young people with abilities. 5 00:00:10,636 --> 00:00:13,503 But when I realized that the ASA's vaccine was killing children, 6 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:15,550 I leaked the information to your father, 7 00:00:15,766 --> 00:00:17,848 and his investigation got him killed. 8 00:00:18,060 --> 00:00:19,596 And they're doing it again. 9 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:22,123 [Two-Bits] I saw one of your students get snatched last night. 10 00:00:22,147 --> 00:00:23,763 Two men wearing black 11 00:00:23,982 --> 00:00:25,848 jumped out of this van and they grabbed her. 12 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:27,354 What's up? 13 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:32,856 The head of the ASA for this area, is looking for you. 14 00:00:33,075 --> 00:00:35,035 If you use your powers, or you go out in the suit, 15 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,572 he will find you, and they will kill you. 16 00:00:37,788 --> 00:00:41,577 The guys we're going after, they are beyond the law. 17 00:00:41,792 --> 00:00:46,161 When we take down their lab, it's like declaring war. 18 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:49,019 [Proctor] Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning. 19 00:00:49,031 --> 00:00:49,418 What? 20 00:00:49,633 --> 00:00:51,965 [Proctor] He's been hiding in plain sight all this time. 21 00:00:52,177 --> 00:00:53,667 Right under your nose. 22 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:55,719 Do you think you can take him down? 23 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,054 Yes. 24 00:01:10,779 --> 00:01:12,941 Are they all stable after the move? 25 00:01:13,156 --> 00:01:15,648 One of the older ones is showing abnormalities. 26 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:18,943 Internal temperature fluctuations are affecting vital signs. 27 00:01:19,162 --> 00:01:20,778 How are you going to fix it? 28 00:01:20,998 --> 00:01:23,706 I think it's a result of moving on back-to-back days. 29 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,954 But now that we're powered up in this location, 30 00:01:26,169 --> 00:01:29,252 a consistent pod temperature should return the subject to a stable reading. 31 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:55,024 - Which way? - [Gambi] Go left. 32 00:02:03,415 --> 00:02:06,703 [Kara] I want the pods monitored 24 hours a day. 33 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:09,535 I'm already under my quota. 34 00:02:09,755 --> 00:02:12,497 Lose one more, and I'll need to acquire more subjects. 35 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:13,966 Yes, ma'am. 36 00:02:21,391 --> 00:02:22,744 [Black Lightning] I can't see through it. 37 00:02:22,768 --> 00:02:25,351 Or maybe there's still a problem with the electric vision. 38 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:26,623 [Gambi] The door's shielded. 39 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,355 But I know what I saw on the feed from that nuke tracker satellite. 40 00:02:29,566 --> 00:02:32,274 An abnormal energy field definitely moved in there yesterday. 41 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:33,772 Dad, I got this. 42 00:02:45,415 --> 00:02:46,780 Kids aren't here. 43 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,617 Whoa! This is a whole lot of those pulse things. 44 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:51,247 Launchers. 45 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:53,500 That's a lot of weapons that can take you out. 46 00:02:53,715 --> 00:02:55,797 It must be what caused the abnormal energy hit. 47 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:58,967 Jeff, if they're stockpiling anti-Black Lightning weapons... 48 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:02,217 Doesn't matter. Where's the next spot? 49 00:03:02,432 --> 00:03:04,719 - I don't have one. - Why? Use the satellite. 50 00:03:04,935 --> 00:03:06,642 The ASA knows about the satellite, too. 51 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:07,893 They must have found a way 52 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:10,562 to cloak the pods' energy in transit. 53 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:12,890 I have an idea, but it'll take me a day to set it up. 54 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:14,771 Come on back. 55 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:17,986 Not yet. 56 00:03:24,162 --> 00:03:26,244 A': Last night I saw a superhero he was black N'. 57 00:03:26,456 --> 00:03:27,975 I.“ He said, "This is for the street.“ N'." 58 00:03:27,999 --> 00:03:29,581 N' Black Lightning's back N' 59 00:03:30,419 --> 00:03:31,625 [cell phone vibrating] 60 00:03:33,839 --> 00:03:35,375 Yes, I'm just leaving. 61 00:03:36,466 --> 00:03:38,298 Most of them are stable. 62 00:03:38,510 --> 00:03:40,797 We're in danger of losing one of them. 63 00:03:41,012 --> 00:03:42,377 - [alarm beeps] - [car unlocks] 64 00:03:45,684 --> 00:03:47,766 An armory was blown up? 65 00:03:47,978 --> 00:03:50,515 No, I hadn't heard about that. 66 00:03:50,856 --> 00:03:53,097 They're clearly looking for the pods. 67 00:03:54,109 --> 00:03:57,318 I understand the orders, but, sir, 68 00:03:57,529 --> 00:03:59,111 I've known Jefferson Pierce for years, 69 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:02,360 there is absolutely no way he's Black Lightning... 70 00:04:07,205 --> 00:04:08,445 I understand. 71 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:13,117 Yes, sir. I'll take care of it. 72 00:04:21,219 --> 00:04:23,179 I'm sorry that didn't pan out. I really thought... 73 00:04:23,346 --> 00:04:24,586 Yeah, I know. 74 00:04:26,266 --> 00:04:29,475 Look, even if they cloak the pods' energy, I can still find it. 75 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:32,053 I'll ping everything in the city with a radio signal, 76 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:33,896 and the energy signature from the pods 77 00:04:34,149 --> 00:04:36,686 will light up when the radio pulse hits them. 78 00:04:37,402 --> 00:04:38,767 Let me know if you find something. 79 00:04:38,987 --> 00:04:40,227 I'm gonna get out of this suit. 80 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:48,660 [sighs] 81 00:04:48,872 --> 00:04:50,152 God, look at you, you look awful. 82 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:51,791 [chuckles] 83 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:53,240 Thanks for the compliment. 84 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,326 No. That's a subperiosteal hematoma. 85 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:57,899 It's good to know that you're paying attention in med school. 86 00:04:57,923 --> 00:04:59,755 No, this is serious. Did you get it looked at? 87 00:04:59,966 --> 00:05:01,798 I've had enough subperiosteal hematomas 88 00:05:02,010 --> 00:05:03,810 to know when I actually need to get some help. 89 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:07,762 What happened? 90 00:05:09,518 --> 00:05:10,849 The truth, please. 91 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:13,476 Ask your dad. 92 00:05:16,191 --> 00:05:18,603 - I will. - The ASA will be looking for us. 93 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:21,651 All of us. 94 00:05:21,863 --> 00:05:25,026 Those weapons he blew up are only good for one thing, 95 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:26,698 killing Black Lightning. 96 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:28,867 Make sure he makes good choices, okay? 97 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:30,615 How exactly am I supposed to do that? 98 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:31,992 Trust your instincts. 99 00:05:32,207 --> 00:05:33,868 Come on. Make it plain, Uncle Gambi. 100 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:38,043 Anissa, look at your father and your father's father. 101 00:05:38,255 --> 00:05:40,041 Protecting people is in your blood. 102 00:05:40,257 --> 00:05:43,545 There are certain things no one can train you for. 103 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:46,092 Everything you need is already inside you. 104 00:05:48,306 --> 00:05:49,717 [sighs] 105 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:50,933 Thanks. 106 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:13,154 It seems a little suspicious. Are you sure it's not a setup? 107 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:16,991 [woman] If this was a setup, you'd already be dead. 108 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:18,210 Who the hell are you? 109 00:06:18,420 --> 00:06:21,060 You'll find everything you need in the garbage can in front of you. 110 00:06:22,257 --> 00:06:24,168 You're right, Glennon. It stinks. Come on. 111 00:06:26,636 --> 00:06:31,051 Deputy Chief Cayman, I said in the garbage can. 112 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:33,100 Do it. 113 00:06:37,022 --> 00:06:38,262 [Glennon] Oh. 114 00:06:42,193 --> 00:06:46,562 This needs to be legitimate, and fast. Tomorrow, if possible? 115 00:06:48,199 --> 00:06:52,033 Okay, speedy warrants? Got it. Who's the target? 116 00:06:54,748 --> 00:06:55,909 Jefferson Pierce. 117 00:07:03,632 --> 00:07:06,249 So, Dad, what happened to Uncle Gambi? 118 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:10,137 [clears throat] 119 00:07:10,180 --> 00:07:13,718 He was tortured by his friends at the ASA in order to get to me. 120 00:07:13,934 --> 00:07:17,097 Well, clearly, that didn't work because you wouldn't be here. 121 00:07:18,229 --> 00:07:19,811 That is true. 122 00:07:20,023 --> 00:07:21,388 So you can trust him. 123 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:24,485 Maybe. 124 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:27,395 No. I'm not sure. 125 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:28,729 Man, they did a good job. 126 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:30,405 Yeah. It's what they do. 127 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:32,970 I don't know. It's just weird right now, being around you two. 128 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:36,157 No, it is. It's like you're working together, but not really. 129 00:07:36,373 --> 00:07:38,034 Yeah, I know. It's weird for me, too. 130 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:40,157 Mmm. 131 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:43,956 So, he says the ASA is gonna be looking to kill us. 132 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:47,210 - They are. - So then... 133 00:07:47,884 --> 00:07:50,546 I don't know, shouldn't we all just get along? 134 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,221 "Can we all just get along?" 135 00:07:54,724 --> 00:07:55,464 What? 136 00:07:55,684 --> 00:07:58,847 No. Rodney King asked, "Can we all get along?" 137 00:07:59,062 --> 00:08:02,930 See, it's an existential question rather than a directive. 138 00:08:03,149 --> 00:08:04,890 Okay. So can we? 139 00:08:08,029 --> 00:08:09,029 I don't know. 140 00:08:29,676 --> 00:08:31,792 [siren blaring] 141 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:35,556 [beeps] 142 00:08:54,451 --> 00:08:55,737 Damn it! 143 00:09:01,916 --> 00:09:03,144 - Good morning. - [girl] Good morning. 144 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:04,228 - Good morning. - Mr. Pierce. 145 00:09:04,252 --> 00:09:05,458 Hey, Lexton. 146 00:09:05,670 --> 00:09:08,412 Congratulations on the debate victory. All right. 147 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:10,671 You know what? Tomorrow, I'm driving. 148 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,795 Girl, that driver's license is brand-new. 149 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:15,072 And you are too hard on my nerves for first thing in the morning. 150 00:09:15,096 --> 00:09:16,096 Shut up. I can drive. 151 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:17,491 - Girl... Okay, we'll see. - I'd get us here quicker. 152 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:18,875 - I know that much. - You try then. 153 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:20,661 All right, people, another day to make magic. 154 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:21,685 [laughs] 155 00:09:21,853 --> 00:09:23,935 Yes, it is. [Laughs] 156 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:25,308 - Hey, Dad. - Hey. 157 00:09:25,523 --> 00:09:26,523 Hey, Dad, what's up? 158 00:09:27,150 --> 00:09:28,857 - Keep an eye on your sister. - Uh-huh. 159 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:31,652 And make sure you touch base with me between classes. 160 00:09:31,863 --> 00:09:33,729 All right. Got it. Anything else? 161 00:09:34,449 --> 00:09:36,656 Remember, I love you. 162 00:09:36,868 --> 00:09:38,700 - I'll see you. - All right. 163 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,389 Come on, people, let's not be late. 164 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,515 [boy] What's up, Mr. Jefferson? 165 00:09:41,539 --> 00:09:43,029 How are you doing? How are you doing? 166 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:46,787 All these young smiling faces, young minds to be molded. 167 00:09:47,545 --> 00:09:48,545 Come on in. 168 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:50,746 Well, I'd like to give a shout-out to the MTA 169 00:09:50,965 --> 00:09:52,501 for getting me here on time today. 170 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:55,300 -[all chuckle] -Wait, wait. No. No, no, no, that's fair. 171 00:09:55,512 --> 00:09:57,253 There are a lot of hardworking men and women 172 00:09:57,472 --> 00:10:01,761 who keep a very overworked system running as best they can. 173 00:10:01,976 --> 00:10:03,287 - Yeah. - [siren wailing in distance] 174 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:04,472 I've got a shout-out. 175 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:08,055 To Mr. Winston, who let me retake the Spanish mid-term. 176 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:11,942 Bless up. Or bendiga. 177 00:10:12,153 --> 00:10:13,484 [sirens wailing] 178 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:15,941 Tavon, you still with us? 179 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:18,364 - Five-O. - What? 180 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:38,377 [Glennon] Blue Volvo wagon. Double-time, guys. Come on. 181 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:42,756 Damn, Mr. P. That's your car. 182 00:10:43,518 --> 00:10:44,849 Tavon, language. 183 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:48,520 I mean, dang, Mr. P. That's still your car. 184 00:10:48,731 --> 00:10:51,063 Homework out, everyone. Let's... 185 00:10:54,112 --> 00:10:57,230 Let's focus, and exchange homework. 186 00:10:58,491 --> 00:10:59,902 Girl, isn't that your dad's car? 187 00:11:16,593 --> 00:11:18,550 Every crack, every crevice. 188 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:28,103 [officer] Oh. 189 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:30,182 Surprise, surprise. 190 00:11:34,152 --> 00:11:38,942 Deputy Chief Cayman, I would be happy to follow you to the police station 191 00:11:39,157 --> 00:11:42,525 to straighten out whatever misunderstanding there seems to be. 192 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:44,075 We're almost done. 193 00:11:46,789 --> 00:11:49,156 Look, if you could tell me what you're looking for... 194 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:51,620 We found Green Light in your car. 195 00:11:51,836 --> 00:11:54,248 Wait, what? No. That's impossible. 196 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:55,920 Oh! 197 00:11:57,884 --> 00:11:59,500 You got that Green Light, cuz? 198 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,460 That is not mine. 199 00:12:01,679 --> 00:12:03,636 Mr. Pierce, you're under arrest. 200 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:05,608 Turn around, put your hands behind your back. 201 00:12:05,683 --> 00:12:07,344 What? This is ridiculous. 202 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:10,427 - Are you resisting? - You can't come in here and just... 203 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,736 I am not resisting. 204 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,193 I am complying- 205 00:12:27,664 --> 00:12:28,950 - [handcuffs locking] - [grunts] 206 00:12:35,630 --> 00:12:36,630 Dad. 207 00:12:36,714 --> 00:12:38,921 No, honey, it's a misunderstanding, honey. 208 00:12:39,133 --> 00:12:42,046 I just need to go with these men and straighten it out. 209 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:43,798 Everything will be fine. 210 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:47,099 Jennifer... 211 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:53,429 Jennifer, I need you to do something very important for me. 212 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:56,147 Jennifer. 213 00:12:57,735 --> 00:13:02,024 I need you to be calm, really calm. 214 00:13:08,204 --> 00:13:10,195 Call your mother, tell her what happened 215 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:12,827 and be strong for your mother. Can you do that for me? 216 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:19,500 Let's go. 217 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:23,458 Well, ya'I| not just gonna take Mr. Pierce. 218 00:13:23,678 --> 00:13:25,518 Look, son, this ain't no rap video. Step aside. 219 00:13:25,596 --> 00:13:27,132 Hey, look, my daddy name is Lamont, 220 00:13:27,348 --> 00:13:29,214 and you damn sure don't look like a Lamont. 221 00:13:29,434 --> 00:13:30,765 [Jefferson] Tavon. 222 00:13:31,519 --> 00:13:34,978 No one wants to see another black man in cuffs today. 223 00:13:36,190 --> 00:13:38,335 Well, you wanna help? Keep doing what you're supposed to be doing 224 00:13:38,359 --> 00:13:40,004 and make sure all the other students do the same. 225 00:13:40,028 --> 00:13:41,359 Can I count on you? 226 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:45,189 I didn't hear you, Tavon. 227 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:48,366 Yes, sir. You can count on me. 228 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:04,003 [Anissa] Whoa, whoa, whoa! 229 00:14:04,218 --> 00:14:05,279 - Stay back, miss. - Who do you think you are? 230 00:14:05,303 --> 00:14:06,697 - You can't just take him... - Stand back. 231 00:14:06,721 --> 00:14:08,052 - No. Anissa. Anissa... - Dad... 232 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:12,599 No! Get back in the school, take care of everyone. 233 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:17,350 Anissa. 234 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,190 Don't touch me. 235 00:15:08,324 --> 00:15:09,485 [indistinct chatter] 236 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:15,974 What the hell do you think you're doing? 237 00:15:15,998 --> 00:15:18,160 My job. Yours, too, apparently. 238 00:15:18,376 --> 00:15:19,856 Get him processed and put him in four. 239 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:25,789 I wanna see the search warrant. 240 00:15:28,803 --> 00:15:29,803 [grunts] 241 00:15:49,365 --> 00:15:50,365 [scoffs] 242 00:15:53,703 --> 00:15:56,640 Jefferson Pierce is one of the most distinguished members of this community. 243 00:15:56,664 --> 00:15:58,304 Was. Then we discovered he's a drug dealer 244 00:15:58,499 --> 00:15:59,660 operating out of a school. 245 00:15:59,876 --> 00:16:02,157 I have to give him credit. Smart way to corner the market. 246 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:03,793 You don't believe that your damn self. 247 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:06,667 Tread lightly, Inspector. Don't be blinded by personal feelings. 248 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,214 My eyes are wide open. 249 00:16:08,426 --> 00:16:11,214 Good. I'd hate to see anything happen to you. 250 00:16:15,558 --> 00:16:18,516 You gotta bring ass to get ass. 251 00:16:20,104 --> 00:16:21,720 Don't forget that. 252 00:16:38,289 --> 00:16:42,032 [Kara over PA] Thank you, students, for returning to your lessons and activities. 253 00:16:42,251 --> 00:16:45,414 The school day will continue as usual. 254 00:16:45,796 --> 00:16:48,914 I am actively seeking an update on Principal Pierce 255 00:16:49,133 --> 00:16:54,094 and will keep staff and students informed as soon as we learn more. 256 00:16:54,305 --> 00:16:55,636 Until then, 257 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:58,924 please, let's get through this day in a way 258 00:16:59,143 --> 00:17:02,477 that will make Principal Pierce proud. 259 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:07,311 Remember, you are the future. 260 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:24,050 Yeah, okay. Okay! 261 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:27,641 [grunts] 262 00:18:33,154 --> 00:18:36,738 [groans] I'm surrounded by cops. Is this really necessary? 263 00:18:46,417 --> 00:18:47,452 [grunts] 264 00:18:50,504 --> 00:18:51,869 Open your mouth. 265 00:18:55,092 --> 00:18:56,092 Lift your tongue. 266 00:18:59,722 --> 00:19:01,338 Drop your clothes. 267 00:19:28,709 --> 00:19:30,074 Assume the position. 268 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:38,542 Now cough twice. 269 00:20:01,075 --> 00:20:04,534 Local principal Jefferson Pierce was arrested today at Garfield High. 270 00:20:04,995 --> 00:20:07,487 Sources confirmed large amounts of controlled substances 271 00:20:07,707 --> 00:20:09,027 were confiscated from his vehicle. 272 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:10,832 I need to see Jefferson Pierce. 273 00:20:11,961 --> 00:20:12,961 And you are? 274 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:14,668 His wife. 275 00:20:15,756 --> 00:20:16,756 ID. 276 00:20:20,928 --> 00:20:24,046 His ex-wife, actually. 277 00:20:24,265 --> 00:20:25,801 Then I can't help you, ma'am. 278 00:20:27,601 --> 00:20:30,138 Can I speak to Inspector Henderson, please? 279 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:33,308 [Inspector Henderson] Lynn... 280 00:20:41,699 --> 00:20:45,567 Bill, you know Jeff. You know he would never ever do anything... 281 00:20:45,786 --> 00:20:47,026 Of course I know, Lynn. 282 00:20:47,246 --> 00:20:49,408 But now is not the time and this is not the place. 283 00:20:49,623 --> 00:20:52,160 Well... he can't be here right now. He can't. 284 00:20:52,376 --> 00:20:54,287 Something so bad could happen. 285 00:20:55,379 --> 00:20:57,711 - Where's... - Lynn, look at me. 286 00:20:58,257 --> 00:20:59,793 Do you trust me? 287 00:21:00,426 --> 00:21:01,426 No. 288 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:05,886 But I know Jefferson does. 289 00:21:06,432 --> 00:21:09,202 And I have to go set the record for speed-interviewing defense lawyers, 290 00:21:09,226 --> 00:21:11,183 so I'll talk to you later. 291 00:21:35,628 --> 00:21:37,665 [indistinct chatter from computer] 292 00:21:39,423 --> 00:21:41,289 So you know. 293 00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:43,570 We knew the ASA was coming for us. I didn't expect this, though. 294 00:21:43,594 --> 00:21:45,071 Okay. I'm suiting up and I'm going in. 295 00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:46,176 No, you're not. 296 00:21:46,388 --> 00:21:48,755 Yeah, I am. You can help me or not, but I'm going. 297 00:21:48,974 --> 00:21:51,614 Anissa, if your father wanted out this way, he could do it himself. 298 00:21:51,769 --> 00:21:53,413 If you don't maintain your secret identity, 299 00:21:53,437 --> 00:21:54,643 it could endanger Jennifer. 300 00:21:54,855 --> 00:21:56,095 Your mother, too. 301 00:21:56,315 --> 00:21:58,306 How does it help the ASA to put Dad in jail? 302 00:21:58,526 --> 00:22:01,985 The national security apparatus can push buttons in local law enforcement. 303 00:22:02,196 --> 00:22:03,652 This is smoke. 304 00:22:03,864 --> 00:22:06,322 The fire comes when he gets moved by an ASA collection team 305 00:22:06,534 --> 00:22:08,241 that's equipped to neutralize his powers. 306 00:22:08,452 --> 00:22:11,292 They'll throw him in a black site and confirm that he's Black Lightning. 307 00:22:11,956 --> 00:22:12,956 And then what? 308 00:22:13,999 --> 00:22:15,489 They'll kill him. 309 00:22:15,709 --> 00:22:18,326 Okay. We've got to get him out of there. 310 00:22:18,546 --> 00:22:21,038 No, that will only confirm their suspicions. 311 00:22:21,257 --> 00:22:23,669 What we have to do is prove to the ASA 312 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:26,467 that Jefferson Pierce isn't Black Lightning. 313 00:22:28,013 --> 00:22:29,128 Okay- 314 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:31,556 How do we do that? 315 00:22:40,943 --> 00:22:41,943 [grunts] 316 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:52,152 Henderson. Finally. 317 00:22:52,371 --> 00:22:53,953 Afternoon, Mr. Pierce. 318 00:22:59,628 --> 00:23:03,337 [whispers] We're on tape. There's eyes and ears everywhere. 319 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:05,456 [in normal voice] How's that? Better? 320 00:23:06,427 --> 00:23:07,427 Yeah. 321 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:13,347 They took my clothes. 322 00:23:13,559 --> 00:23:17,223 They're being tested to see if they contain any traces of Green Light. 323 00:23:17,438 --> 00:23:19,349 What? They're not gonna find anything. 324 00:23:19,565 --> 00:23:20,565 [chuckles] 325 00:23:20,774 --> 00:23:22,856 You might be surprised what they find. 326 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:25,005 Now, we've known each other a long time, 327 00:23:25,029 --> 00:23:26,360 so I'll shoot straight with you. 328 00:23:26,572 --> 00:23:27,733 Um... [scoffs] 329 00:23:27,948 --> 00:23:29,564 There's too much here to ignore. 330 00:23:29,783 --> 00:23:31,273 What's your connection to this man? 331 00:23:31,827 --> 00:23:33,568 He called himself Lala. 332 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:35,870 A murderer, drug dealer. 333 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:38,539 He was a student when I was a young teacher. 334 00:23:39,460 --> 00:23:40,700 Nothing beyond that? 335 00:23:42,713 --> 00:23:44,670 Despite my efforts, he joined The One Hundred. 336 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:47,089 He worked his way up the ranks. 337 00:23:47,509 --> 00:23:50,297 So, I took advantage of my relationship 338 00:23:50,512 --> 00:23:53,049 and got him to make Garfield High off-limits. 339 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:55,347 So why did members of The One Hundred 340 00:23:55,559 --> 00:23:57,596 enter Garfield and kidnap your daughters? 341 00:23:57,811 --> 00:23:58,811 I don't know. 342 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:02,430 Drug deal gone bad? 343 00:24:02,650 --> 00:24:03,650 [sighs] 344 00:24:06,028 --> 00:24:07,644 Henderson, I'm being set up. 345 00:24:10,491 --> 00:24:12,528 Why would someone set you up? 346 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:16,537 I don't know. 347 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:19,951 - Interview's over. - No. It's not. 348 00:24:20,209 --> 00:24:22,450 I have a transfer order above your pay grade and mine. 349 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:23,910 - From who? - Hell if I know. 350 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:25,494 It's a national security directive. 351 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:29,039 But I wouldn't wanna be you. 352 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:42,770 Our reporter in the field, John Webb, has been on the street, 353 00:24:42,982 --> 00:24:45,269 talking to people about the shocking arrest 354 00:24:45,484 --> 00:24:48,727 of nationally respected Garfield High Principal Jefferson Pierce. 355 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:51,107 Every time a brother tries to help his people, 356 00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:53,134 they find a way to set him up and take him down. 357 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:54,319 It's a shame. 358 00:24:54,535 --> 00:24:58,574 I heard he walks around and makes the students call him Black Jesus. 359 00:24:58,789 --> 00:25:00,996 Imagine that. Black Jesus. 360 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:03,119 My niece went to Garfield. 361 00:25:03,335 --> 00:25:04,951 That girl never would've graduated 362 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:06,786 if it wasn't for Principal Pierce. 363 00:25:07,047 --> 00:25:09,414 The police know damn well Mr. Pierce ain't no drug dealer. 364 00:25:09,633 --> 00:25:12,170 Any man who would do that could do anything. 365 00:25:12,386 --> 00:25:15,424 He kept her focused and helped her get into college. 366 00:25:15,639 --> 00:25:18,301 She graduates from Johns Hopkins next semester. 367 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:19,536 [John Webb] There you have it. 368 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:21,392 Shock, disbelief, and for some, 369 00:25:21,603 --> 00:25:24,015 disillusionment about this turn of events. 370 00:25:24,231 --> 00:25:25,642 John Webb reporting. 371 00:25:27,109 --> 00:25:28,270 [cell phone vibrating] 372 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:33,813 Dr. Lynn Stewart. 373 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:36,522 [Inspector Henderson] The Feds are transferring Jefferson. 374 00:25:36,618 --> 00:25:39,736 Some kind of national security thing. There's nothing I can do. 375 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:44,164 National security? What are the allegations? 376 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:46,583 I've told you everything I know. 377 00:25:48,714 --> 00:25:49,795 Thank you. 378 00:25:55,512 --> 00:25:56,297 [Gambi] Your mother called. 379 00:25:56,513 --> 00:25:58,629 The order came to move Jefferson. We're out of time. 380 00:25:58,849 --> 00:26:00,260 Okay, we go with your plan. 381 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:02,387 Anissa, I want to save your dad as much as you, 382 00:26:02,603 --> 00:26:05,516 but you need to understand the tech we're using is a prototype, 383 00:26:05,731 --> 00:26:08,769 put together in half a day with parts I cannibalized from the sanctum. 384 00:26:09,443 --> 00:26:10,443 And? 385 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:12,692 It's untested. It may not work. 386 00:26:12,905 --> 00:26:13,905 But it might. 387 00:26:14,114 --> 00:26:14,819 Look, I can't lose my dad. 388 00:26:15,032 --> 00:26:17,148 And at this point, we're the only hope he's got. 389 00:26:17,868 --> 00:26:20,326 You have to do exactly as I tell you. One misstep... 390 00:26:20,579 --> 00:26:22,820 Ain't gonna be no missteps. 391 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,077 Just walk me through it. I got this. 392 00:26:29,630 --> 00:26:32,418 I have one more lawyer to interview, and I'll get back to you. 393 00:26:33,550 --> 00:26:35,382 Okay. Thank you. 394 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,180 [Jennifer sighs] 395 00:26:39,306 --> 00:26:41,297 Why can't he just Black Lightning his way out? 396 00:26:43,519 --> 00:26:45,519 You know, you're gonna have to learn that you can't 397 00:26:45,729 --> 00:26:48,721 punch or superpower your way out of every problem. 398 00:26:54,696 --> 00:26:57,688 I know you're scared. It's okay to be scared. 399 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:00,237 I'm not. [Scoffs] 400 00:27:02,079 --> 00:27:03,865 Dad told me to be strong for you. 401 00:27:07,126 --> 00:27:09,993 It's okay to be strong and scared at the same time. 402 00:27:11,046 --> 00:27:12,536 It's called having sense. 403 00:27:17,386 --> 00:27:19,502 Well, what if we can't get him out? 404 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:23,260 I mean, it does happen to people all the time, right? 405 00:27:27,896 --> 00:27:28,896 [crying] 406 00:27:32,901 --> 00:27:34,687 What if Daddy never comes home? 407 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:38,403 He will. 408 00:27:49,209 --> 00:27:50,370 [indistinct chatter] 409 00:27:57,926 --> 00:28:00,008 You two, let's go. 410 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:01,881 No. Not you. 411 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:19,146 Hey, man, I'm trying to help you, but national security directives? 412 00:28:19,364 --> 00:28:21,651 And top secret transfer orders? You a spy or something? 413 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:23,153 What? No, I'm not. 414 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,680 Look, Jeff, we're friends, we don't tell each other everything. 415 00:28:25,704 --> 00:28:29,663 But if you know of any reason this is going down, now is the time. 416 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,541 I really don't know. 417 00:28:44,473 --> 00:28:46,680 Yeah, I'm still gonna help you. 418 00:28:46,892 --> 00:28:49,259 I was just hoping you would make it a little easier for me. 419 00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:15,336 What do you want? 420 00:29:15,462 --> 00:29:16,873 Come on in. Have a seat. 421 00:29:22,719 --> 00:29:25,006 "Follow the money." Isn't that what they always say? 422 00:29:25,222 --> 00:29:27,182 Henderson, I don't have time for whatever this is. 423 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:28,927 Oh, I think you do. 424 00:29:29,393 --> 00:29:30,883 I called in a lifetime of favors, 425 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:33,014 but from what I could tell, 426 00:29:33,522 --> 00:29:35,263 you hit the lottery. 427 00:29:37,359 --> 00:29:38,879 I don't know what you're talking about. 428 00:29:40,028 --> 00:29:41,564 Your son has himself a new house. 429 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:44,363 Contractor says he paid in cash. 430 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:48,196 I wonder what the IRS would have to say about that? 431 00:29:48,412 --> 00:29:51,495 Now, look, I know there's a lot of money to be made with the badge. 432 00:29:51,707 --> 00:29:53,744 I got you dead to rights. 433 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:57,834 But the good news is, I don't want you. 434 00:29:58,672 --> 00:30:00,162 I want Cayman. 435 00:30:02,134 --> 00:30:05,258 Now... how about you sit down? 436 00:30:19,192 --> 00:30:22,230 Monitoring three students who've ingested Green Light. 437 00:30:22,446 --> 00:30:24,437 No enhanced abilities observed. 438 00:30:33,623 --> 00:30:34,988 Whoa! 439 00:30:36,501 --> 00:30:39,414 [Gambi] Don't let anything get between you and the hologram, 440 00:30:39,629 --> 00:30:41,309 or people will realize it's not really him. 441 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:42,587 Okay. I got it. 442 00:30:42,799 --> 00:30:44,335 I'll turn it off for now. 443 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:48,128 Get as much attention as you can, and I'll turn it back on. 444 00:30:48,930 --> 00:30:49,930 All right. 445 00:31:00,484 --> 00:31:02,646 - Oh, my God. Look! - [man] It's Thunder! 446 00:31:02,861 --> 00:31:03,896 [woman] Look at her! 447 00:31:04,112 --> 00:31:05,193 [man] 0h, my God. 448 00:31:10,535 --> 00:31:12,071 [indistinct shouting] 449 00:31:13,580 --> 00:31:14,580 [chimes] 450 00:31:19,294 --> 00:31:21,661 Our reporters are on the ground in Zone Four, 451 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:25,043 where several residents have reported a disturbance. 452 00:31:25,258 --> 00:31:26,669 [crowd exclaiming] 453 00:31:40,023 --> 00:31:41,503 - Black Lightning! - Look, look, look! 454 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:43,432 Look! It's Black Lightning and Thunder! 455 00:31:48,615 --> 00:31:51,277 It's a good thing Freeland's power grid is so easy to hack. 456 00:31:56,957 --> 00:31:58,413 [crowd exclaiming] 457 00:32:02,003 --> 00:32:04,461 You're almost at the intersection. There. 458 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:07,168 [tires screeching] 459 00:32:08,051 --> 00:32:09,587 [cheering] 460 00:32:09,803 --> 00:32:11,885 Damn! Don't let that car get between you. 461 00:32:12,097 --> 00:32:13,132 I know. 462 00:32:16,893 --> 00:32:18,224 [tires screeching] 463 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:21,689 [people cheering] 464 00:32:21,857 --> 00:32:23,537 [man] Let's got, Black Lightning, let's go! 465 00:32:27,028 --> 00:32:28,234 [cheering and whistling] 466 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:33,524 [man on TV] It's crazy, man. 467 00:32:33,743 --> 00:32:36,075 I mean, it still bugs me when I see Black Lightning. 468 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:38,996 Negro running around looking like a modern-day George Clinton. 469 00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:42,700 But now he got that fine-ass woman running around with him. 470 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:44,493 Must be nice. 471 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:46,858 [woman] I'm happy to see them both out here trying to help. 472 00:32:46,882 --> 00:32:47,997 Since they showed up, 473 00:32:48,216 --> 00:32:50,456 less of these kids out here trippin' on that Green Light, 474 00:32:50,594 --> 00:32:51,709 - that's for sure. - Yeah. 475 00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:52,928 For sure. 476 00:33:02,564 --> 00:33:03,645 [chimes] 477 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:07,628 [sighs] 478 00:34:12,551 --> 00:34:13,757 [cell door unlocks] 479 00:34:20,141 --> 00:34:22,303 Glennon admitted to planting the evidence. 480 00:34:22,519 --> 00:34:23,805 You're being cleared for release. 481 00:34:24,020 --> 00:34:25,020 [sighs] 482 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,559 Thanks, brother. 483 00:34:28,775 --> 00:34:30,766 The next few rounds are on you. 484 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:33,105 [Chief Cayman] I was told you were down here. 485 00:34:34,030 --> 00:34:35,111 What are you doing? 486 00:34:35,323 --> 00:34:38,281 Police work. You should try it sometime. 487 00:34:38,493 --> 00:34:40,860 You just flushed your badge down the toilet, Henderson. 488 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:43,662 Mr. Pierce, once you get dressed, you're free to go. 489 00:34:52,007 --> 00:34:53,007 Hey! 490 00:34:53,967 --> 00:34:54,967 [grunts] 491 00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:56,211 What the hell? 492 00:34:56,428 --> 00:34:58,948 I'm embarrassed that it took me this long to do the right thing, 493 00:34:59,055 --> 00:35:00,055 [grunts] 494 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:03,011 Start weeding this place of all the rot. 495 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:05,809 But once Detective Glennon got going, 496 00:35:06,187 --> 00:35:08,178 he had an awful lot to say, mainly about you. 497 00:35:08,398 --> 00:35:10,118 [Chief Cayman] Don't play cop games with me. 498 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:11,275 [groans] 499 00:35:11,484 --> 00:35:12,962 You know, who knew you were smart enough 500 00:35:12,986 --> 00:35:14,568 to seek out some shell corporations, 501 00:35:14,779 --> 00:35:17,862 but dumb enough to leave the paperwork in your house? 502 00:35:18,074 --> 00:35:21,988 You're under arrest. The officer will read you your rights. 503 00:35:22,621 --> 00:35:24,578 You're making a mistake, Henderson. 504 00:35:24,789 --> 00:35:27,030 Hey. You don't know how this town really works! 505 00:35:31,713 --> 00:35:33,169 Actually, I do. 506 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:42,546 Daddy! 507 00:35:42,766 --> 00:35:44,177 [laughing] 508 00:35:44,392 --> 00:35:45,507 I'm so happy you're home! 509 00:35:45,727 --> 00:35:50,016 Oh. Me, too, sweetie. Me, too. 510 00:35:51,149 --> 00:35:53,982 You know what? I'm hungry. Let's get some ice cream. 511 00:35:54,194 --> 00:35:57,357 - [sighs] Well, I guess we had our moment. - Yeah. 512 00:36:01,076 --> 00:36:02,362 [knock at door] 513 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:13,038 [inhales deeply] 514 00:36:18,426 --> 00:36:19,426 [Anissa chuckles] 515 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:20,876 It's Uncle Gambi. 516 00:36:21,096 --> 00:36:22,096 [sighs] 517 00:36:22,681 --> 00:36:23,716 [chuckles] 518 00:36:28,103 --> 00:36:29,434 Thanks for coming over. 519 00:36:31,481 --> 00:36:33,688 Anissa told me what you did. 520 00:36:34,484 --> 00:36:36,816 Did she tell you about the self-driving van? 521 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:39,690 I'm really proud of the self-driving van. 522 00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:43,282 Do you think the ASA bought your hologram move? 523 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:45,116 For now. 524 00:36:48,039 --> 00:36:49,200 Jefferson, I... 525 00:36:49,416 --> 00:36:54,286 Look, I don't know how things are going to be, moving forward. 526 00:36:54,879 --> 00:36:56,586 I don't expect you to forgive me. 527 00:36:58,091 --> 00:37:00,458 I might not be able to. 528 00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:03,752 But I still can't forget what you've done for me. 529 00:37:05,515 --> 00:37:06,880 For my family. 530 00:37:12,313 --> 00:37:15,476 I want to find a new balance. 531 00:37:17,026 --> 00:37:18,266 Somehow. 532 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,105 Okay- 533 00:37:24,784 --> 00:37:27,151 Just let me know what you need from me. 534 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:30,988 I need you to help me save those children. 535 00:37:32,792 --> 00:37:35,659 Revelations that renowned Garfield High Principal, Jefferson Pierce 536 00:37:35,879 --> 00:37:39,042 was framed by Freeland PD Deputy Chief Cayman. 537 00:37:39,257 --> 00:37:40,839 He has been completely exonerated, 538 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:43,542 while Cayman and his cohorts are in custody. 539 00:37:43,762 --> 00:37:46,754 We go live now to the Freeland PD press conference. 540 00:37:46,973 --> 00:37:49,465 This is a new day in Freeland. 541 00:37:49,976 --> 00:37:54,311 For years, good folk have suffered from over or under-policing, 542 00:37:54,522 --> 00:37:57,605 from police brutality instead of public safety, 543 00:37:57,817 --> 00:38:01,026 and from corruption rather than professionalism. 544 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:03,194 I am of this community, 545 00:38:03,406 --> 00:38:07,741 from this community, and devoted to this community. 546 00:38:07,952 --> 00:38:10,660 With the support of the Police Chief, 547 00:38:10,872 --> 00:38:13,910 I embrace my new role as Deputy Chief. 548 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:18,456 And I promise the people of Freeland 549 00:38:18,671 --> 00:38:20,503 a better police department. 550 00:38:23,551 --> 00:38:26,168 So, Gambi, you're the eldest. 551 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:28,466 Lead us? 552 00:38:33,102 --> 00:38:37,767 We are thankful for the companionship that warms our hearts, 553 00:38:38,066 --> 00:38:41,809 for the food that we're about to eat that will nourish our bodies, 554 00:38:42,654 --> 00:38:46,192 and we're thankful for your eternal protection which maintains our souls. 555 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:47,866 Amen. 556 00:38:47,992 --> 00:38:49,027 [all] Amen. 557 00:38:49,244 --> 00:38:50,530 Let's eat. 558 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,164 Here you go. 559 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:55,075 Thank you. 560 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:56,291 Yes.