Season 3 (Black Lightning)

Season 3
Information
Original network	The CW
Original run	October 7, 2019 – March 9, 2020
Time slot	Mondays at 9:00pm
Number of episodes	16
Chronology
Preceded by	Season 2
Followed by	Season 4

The third season of Black Lightning premiered on October 7, 2019 on The CW and concluded on March 9, 2020. The season consisted of 16 episodes.

Cast

Main cast

• Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, Jefferson Pierce, and Jefferson Pierce's Earth-2 doppelgänger
• China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce/Lightning, Gen Pierce, and Jinn Pierce
• Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce/Thunder/Blackbird, Anissa Pierce, Anissa Pierce's Earth-2 doppelgänger, and Grace Choi
• Christine Adams as Dr. Lynn Stewart, Lynn Stewart's Earth-1 doppelgänger, and Lynn
• Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale
• Damon Gupton as Deputy Chief Bill Henderson
• Jordan Calloway as Khalil Payne/Painkiller
• James Remar as Peter Gambi

Recurring cast

• Bill Duke as Agent Odell, Agent Odell, and Agent Odell
• Will Catlett as Latavious "Lala" Johnson
• Clifton Powell as Reverend Jeremiah Holt and Jeremiah Holt's Earth-1 doppelgänger
• Zoe Renee as 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 Colonel Yuri Mosin
• Jasun Jabbar as Tavon Singley
• Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi
• Jahking Guillory as Brandon Marshall
• Katy O'Brian as Major Sara Grey and Sara Grey's Earth-1 doppelgänger
• Boone Platt as Sergeant Gardner Grayle
• Euseph Messiah as Nurse Michael Allen
• Taylor Polidore as Lisa
• Vernika Rowe as Auntie Gina
• Renell Gibbs as Kyrie
• Jason Louder as Two-Bits
• Gabriella Garcia as Erica Moran
• Jennifer Riker as Dr. Helga Jace
• Christopher A'mannuel as Baron/TC
• Wayne Brady as Tyson Sykes/Gravedigger

Episodes

#	Episode name	Directed by	Story by	Teleplay by	Original airdate
1	"The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of 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"	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"	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"	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"	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.
6	"The Book of Resistance: Chapter One"	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"	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.
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"	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"	Bille 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"	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.
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"	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.

Trivia

• The ninth episode and mid-season finale serves as a tie-in to Arrowverse five-part crossover event Crisis On Infinite Earths.
• Season 3 marks the last for series regular Damon Gupton who was let go due to budget cuts.

Gallery

Title card

To be continued on Crisis on Infinite Earths end variant title card for "The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis"

Promotional images

Poster for Season 3

Crisis on Infinite Earths poster - "It's the end...of the worlds"

"Stream the first 3 episodes"

Crisis on Infinite Earths poster - "Their worlds will never be the same"