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"And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light" is the fifth episode of the first season of Black Lightning, and the fifth episode overall. It aired on February 13, 2018.

Synopsis

PAYBACK IS A BITCH - An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson (Cress Williams) to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa (Nafessa Williams) wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire consequences. Lastly, Jennifer (China Anne McClain) learns the importance of controlling her temper - in all situations.^[src]

Plot

Peter Gambi makes some modifications to the Black Lightning suit, allowing Jefferson Pierce to fly. However, the modifications make Jefferson start to suffer from headaches.

Tobias Whale visits Gambi, looking to discover the identity of Black Lightning. Gambi reminds Tobias they had a deal and Tobias is breaking it by coming to his shop, He also tells him that he has no idea who Black Lightning is. Continuing to track Green Light, Jefferson finds that Joey Toledo is dealing it

Jennifer Pierce gets into a fight at a skating rink, resulting in her breaking the wrist of a girl named Lana. Lana's family is understandably angry and Jefferson and Lynn take responsibility but are nonetheless impressed by Jennifer's actions.

Tori encourages Tobias to finally deal with their abusive father, Eldridge. Tobias breaks his back and leaves him to die.

While researching the origin of her powers, Anissa Pierce finds that her grandfather Alvin Pierce worked on a story involving missing teenagers that was later buried by the newspaper. Alvin was murdered a week later. Anissa visits the editor of the paper. Initially he refuses to tell her anything, claiming "they" are still watching. Eventually, he gives Anissa files and she finds an old storage locker filled with her grandfather's research.

Inspector Bill Henderson tips Jefferson off to Joey Toledo's location and he heads to confront him. Jefferson is incapacitated by another headache during the fight, allowing Toledo to escape and vowing that Tobias Whale will kill him.

Cast

Starring

Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning
China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce
Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce
Christine Adams as Lynn Stewart
Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale
Damon Gupton as Inspector Bill Henderson
James Remar as Peter Gambi

Guest starring

Co-starring

Gallery

Promotional stills

Videos

Trivia

The episode was previously titled "Aches and Pains".^[1]

References

↑ "Upcoming Episode Titles - Various Shows - 4th September 2017" - Spoiler TV

Black Lightning season 1
"The Resurrection" • "Lawanda: The Book of Hope" • "Lawanda: The Book of Burial" • "Black Jesus" • "And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light" • "Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder" • "Equinox: The Book of Fate" • "The Book of Revelations" • "The Book of Little Black Lies" • "Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption" • "Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion" • "The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain" • "Shadow of Death: The Book of War"

[1] "Upcoming Episode Titles - Various Shows - 4th September 2017" - Spoiler TV

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 ==Synopsis==
-{{Synopsis|'''PAYBACK IS A BITCH''' - An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for [[Jefferson Pierce|Jefferson]] ([[Cress Williams]]) to investigate the murder of [[Alvin Pierce|his father]]. Meanwhile, [[Anissa Pierce|Annisa]] ([[Nafessa Williams]]) wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire consequences. Lastly, [[Jennifer Pierce|Jennifer]] ([[China Anne McClain]]) learns the importance of controlling her temper - in all situations. [[Christine Adams]], [[James Remar]], [[Damon Gupton]] and [[Marvin Jones III]] also star. The episode was written by [[Adam Giaudrone]] and directed by [[Rose Troche]] (#105). Original airdate 2/13/2018.|http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180207cw01/}}
+{{Synopsis|'''PAYBACK IS A BITCH''' - An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for [[Jefferson Pierce|Jefferson]] ([[Cress Williams]]) to investigate the murder of [[Alvin Pierce|his father]]. Meanwhile, [[Anissa Pierce|Annisa]] ([[Nafessa Williams]]) wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire consequences. Lastly, [[Jennifer Pierce|Jennifer]] ([[China Anne McClain]]) learns the importance of controlling her temper - in all situations.|http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180207cw01/}}
 ==Plot==
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 [[Tori]] encourages Tobias to finally deal with their abusive father, [[Eldridge]]. Tobias breaks his back and leaves him to die.
-While researching the origin of her powers, [[Anissa Pierce]] finds that her grandfather [[Alvin Pierce]] worked on a story involving missing teenagers that was later buried by the newspaper. Alvin was murdered a week later. Anissa visits the editor of the paper. Initially he refuses to tell her anything, claiming "they" are still watching. Eventually, he gives Anissa files and she finds a old storage locker filled with her grandfather's research.
+While researching the origin of her powers, [[Anissa Pierce]] finds that her grandfather [[Alvin Pierce]] worked on a story involving missing teenagers that was later buried by the newspaper. Alvin was murdered a week later. Anissa visits the editor of the paper. Initially he refuses to tell her anything, claiming "they" are still watching. Eventually, he gives Anissa files and she finds an old storage locker filled with her grandfather's research.
 Inspector [[Bill Henderson]] tips Jefferson off to Joey Toledo's location and he heads to confront him. Jefferson is incapacitated by another headache during the fight, allowing Toledo to escape and vowing that Tobias Whale will kill him.