1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,033 Edited at https://subtitletools.com 2 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:02,578 [Jefferson] Previously on Black Lightning... 3 00:00:02,794 --> 00:00:04,284 Thirty years ago, I came to Freeland 4 00:00:04,505 --> 00:00:07,542 as an agent for a government organization called the ASA. 5 00:00:07,758 --> 00:00:10,420 I helped them find young people with abilities. 6 00:00:10,636 --> 00:00:13,503 But when I realized that the ASA 's vaccine was killing children, 7 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:15,550 I leaked the information to your father, 8 00:00:15,766 --> 00:00:17,848 and his investigation got him killed. 9 00:00:18,060 --> 00:00:19,596 And they're doing it again. 10 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:21,893 [Two-Bits] [saw one of your students get snatched last night. 11 00:00:22,147 --> 00:00:23,762 Two men wearing black 12 00:00:23,982 --> 00:00:25,847 jumped out of this van and they grabbed her. 13 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:27,353 What's up? 14 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:32,855 The head of the ASA for this area, is looking for you. 15 00:00:33,075 --> 00:00:34,940 If you use your powers, or you go out in the suit, 16 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,572 he will find you, and they will kill you. 17 00:00:37,788 --> 00:00:41,576 The guys we're going after, they are beyond the law. 18 00:00:41,792 --> 00:00:46,161 When we take down their lab, it's like declaring war. 19 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:49,417 -[Proctor] Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning. -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 --> 00:00:55,718 Do you think you can take him down? 23 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,054 Yes. 24 00:01:10,779 --> 00:01:12,940 Are they all stable after the move? 25 00:01:13,156 --> 00:01:15,647 One of the older ones is showing abnormalities. 26 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:18,942 Internal temperature fluctuations are affecting vital signs. 27 00:01:19,162 --> 00:01:20,777 How are you going to fix it? 28 00:01:20,998 --> 00:01:23,705 I think it's a result of moving on back-to-back days. 29 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,953 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 --> 00:02:09,534 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 --> 00:02:13,876 Yes, ma'am. 36 00:02:21,391 --> 00:02:22,551 [Black Lightning] I can't see through it. 37 00:02:22,768 --> 00:02:25,350 Or maybe there's still a problem with the electric vision. 38 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:26,426 [Gambi] The door's shielded. 39 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,354 But I know what I saw on the feed from that nuke tracker satellite. 40 00:02:29,566 --> 00:02:32,273 An abnormal energy field definitely moved in there yesterday. 41 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:33,771 Dad, I got this. 42 00:02:45,415 --> 00:02:46,780 Kids aren't here. 43 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,616 Whoa! This is a whole lot of those pulse things. 44 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:51,246 Launchers. 45 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:53,499 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 --> 00:03:02,216 Doesn't matter. Where's the next spot? 49 00:03:02,432 --> 00:03:04,718 -I don't have one. -Why? Use the satellite. 50 00:03:04,935 --> 00:03:06,641 The ASA knows about the satellite, too. 51 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:07,763 They must have found a way 52 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:10,561 to cloak the pods' energy in transit. 53 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:12,890 l have an idea, but it'll take me a day to set it up. 54 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:14,770 Come on back. 55 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:17,985 Not yet. 56 00:03:24,162 --> 00:03:26,244 J‘J‘ Last night I saw a superhero he was black J‘J‘ 57 00:03:26,456 --> 00:03:27,787 If He said, "This is for the street. " J‘J‘ 58 00:03:27,999 --> 00:03:29,580 J‘J‘ Black Lightning's back J‘J‘ 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 --> 00:03:38,297 Most of them are stable. 62 00:03:38,510 --> 00:03:40,796 We're in danger of losing one of them. 63 00:03:41,012 --> 00:03:42,377 -[a|arm 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 --> 00:03:57,317 I understand the orders, but, sir, 68 00:03:57,529 --> 00:03:59,110 I've known Jefferson Pierce for years, 69 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:02,359 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 --> 00:04:23,130 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 --> 00:04:29,474 Look, even if they cloak the pods' energy, I can still find it. 75 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:32,052 l'll ping everything in the city with a radio signal, 76 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:33,895 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 --> 00:04:40,102 I'm gonna get out of this suit. 80 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:48,659 [sighs] 81 00:04:48,872 --> 00:04:49,987 God, look at you, you look awful. 82 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:51,746 [chuckles] 83 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:53,240 Thanks for the compliment. 84 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,325 No. That's a subperiosteal hematoma. 85 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:57,703 It's good to know that you're paying attention in med school. 86 00:04:57,923 --> 00:04:59,754 No, this is serious. Did you get it looked at? 87 00:04:59,966 --> 00:05:01,797 I've had enough subperiosteal hematomas 88 00:05:02,010 --> 00:05:03,750 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 --> 00:05:28,866 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 --> 00:05:31,991 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 --> 00:05:49,716 [sighs] 105 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:50,843 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 --> 00:06:18,165 Who the hell are you? 109 00:06:18,420 --> 00:06:20,706 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 --> 00:06:31,050 Deputy Chief Cayman, I said in the garbage can. 112 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:33,055 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 --> 00:06:55,908 Jefferson Pierce. 117 00:07:03,632 --> 00:07:06,248 So, Dad, what happened to Uncle Gambi? 118 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:09,967 [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 --> 00:07:19,810 That is true. 122 00:07:20,023 --> 00:07:21,388 So you can trust him. 123 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:24,315 Maybe. 124 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:27,394 No. I'm not sure. 125 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:28,729 Man, they did a good job. 126 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:32,733 I don't know. It's just weird right now, being around you two. 127 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:36,157 No, it is. It's like you're working together, but not really. 128 00:07:36,373 --> 00:07:38,034 Yeah, I know. It's weird for me, too. 129 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:40,157 Mmm. 130 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:43,956 So, he says the ASA is gonna be looking to kill us. 131 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:47,209 -They are. -So then... 132 00:07:47,884 --> 00:07:50,546 I don't know, shouldn't we all just get along? 133 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,220 "Can we all just get along?" 134 00:07:54,724 --> 00:07:55,463 What? 135 00:07:55,684 --> 00:07:58,847 No. Rodney King asked, "Can we all get along?" 136 00:07:59,062 --> 00:08:02,930 See, it's an existential question rather than a directive. 137 00:08:03,149 --> 00:08:04,889 Okay. So can we? 138 00:08:08,029 --> 00:08:09,018 I don't know. 139 00:08:29,676 --> 00:08:31,792 [siren blaring] 140 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:35,511 [beeps] 141 00:08:54,451 --> 00:08:55,736 Damn it! 142 00:09:01,916 --> 00:09:02,951 -Good morning. -[girl] Good morning. 143 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:04,032 -Good morning. -Mr. Pierce. 144 00:09:04,252 --> 00:09:05,458 Hey, Lexton. 145 00:09:05,670 --> 00:09:08,412 Congratulations on the debate victory. All right. 146 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:10,671 You know what? Tomorrow, I'm driving. 147 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,795 Girl, that driver's license is brand-new. 148 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:14,876 And you are too hard on my nerves for first thing in the morning. 149 00:09:15,096 --> 00:09:16,006 Shut up. I can drive. 150 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:17,302 -Girl-- Okay, we'll see. -l'd get us here quicker. 151 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:18,846 -I know that much. -You try then. 152 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:20,469 All right, people, another day to make magic. 153 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:21,640 [laughs] 154 00:09:21,853 --> 00:09:23,935 Yes, it is. [laughs] 155 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:25,307 -Hey, Dad. -Hey. 156 00:09:25,523 --> 00:09:26,433 Hey, Dad, what's up? 157 00:09:27,150 --> 00:09:28,856 -Keep an eye on your sister. -Uh-huh. 158 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:31,651 And make sure you touch base with me between classes. 159 00:09:31,863 --> 00:09:33,728 All right. Got it. Anything else? 160 00:09:34,449 --> 00:09:36,656 Remember, I love you. 161 00:09:36,868 --> 00:09:38,699 -l'll see you. -All right. 162 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,155 Come on, people, let's not be late. 163 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,323 [boy] What's up, Mr. Jefferson? 164 00:09:41,539 --> 00:09:43,029 How are you doing? How are you doing? 165 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:46,787 All these young smiling faces, young minds to be molded. 166 00:09:47,545 --> 00:09:48,409 Come on in. 167 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:50,746 Well, I'd like to give a shout-out to the MTA 168 00:09:50,965 --> 00:09:52,501 for getting me here on time today. 169 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:55,299 -[al| chuckle] -Wait, wait. No. No, no, no, that's fair. 170 00:09:55,512 --> 00:09:57,252 There are a lot of hardworking men and women 171 00:09:57,472 --> 00:10:01,761 who keep a very overworked system running as best they can. 172 00:10:01,976 --> 00:10:03,091 -Yeah. -[siren wailing in distance] 173 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:04,471 I've got a shout-out. 174 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:08,054 To Mr. Winston, who let me retake the Spanish mid-term. 175 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:11,942 Bless up. Or bendiga. 176 00:10:12,153 --> 00:10:13,484 [sirens wailing] 177 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:15,941 Tavon, you still with us? 178 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:18,364 -Five-O. -What? 179 00:10:35,635 --> 00:10:38,377 [Glennon] Blue Volvo wagon. Double-time, guys. Come on. 180 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:42,756 Damn, Mr. P. That's your car. 181 00:10:43,518 --> 00:10:44,849 Tavon, language. 182 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:48,519 I mean, dang, Mr. P. That's still your car. 183 00:10:48,731 --> 00:10:51,063 Homework out, everyone. Let's... 184 00:10:54,112 --> 00:10:57,229 Let's focus, and exchange homework. 185 00:10:58,491 --> 00:10:59,901 Girl, isn't that your dad's car? 186 00:11:16,593 --> 00:11:18,549 Every crack, every crevice. 187 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:27,808 [officer] Oh. 188 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:30,182 Surprise, surprise. 189 00:11:34,152 --> 00:11:38,942 Deputy Chief Cayman, I would be happy to follow you to the police station 190 00:11:39,157 --> 00:11:42,524 to straighten out whatever misunderstanding there seems to be. 191 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:44,075 We're almost done. 192 00:11:46,789 --> 00:11:49,155 Look, if you could tell me what you're looking for... 193 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:51,620 We found Green Light in your car. 194 00:11:51,836 --> 00:11:54,248 Wait, what? No. That's impossible. 195 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:55,920 Oh! 196 00:11:57,884 --> 00:11:59,499 You got that Green Light, cuz? 197 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,459 That is not mine. 198 00:12:01,679 --> 00:12:03,635 Mr. Pierce, you're under arrest. 199 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:05,463 Turn around, put your hands behind your back. 200 00:12:05,683 --> 00:12:07,344 What? This is ridiculous. 201 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:10,427 -Are you resisting? -You can't come in here and just-- 202 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,735 I am not resisting. 203 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,193 I am complying. 204 00:12:27,664 --> 00:12:28,949 -[handcuffs locking] -[grunts] 205 00:12:35,630 --> 00:12:36,494 Dad. 206 00:12:36,714 --> 00:12:38,921 No, honey, it's a misunderstanding, honey. 207 00:12:39,133 --> 00:12:42,045 I just need to go with these men and straighten it out. 208 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:43,798 Everything will be fine. 209 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:46,838 Jennifer... 210 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:53,429 Jennifer, I need you to do something very important for me. 211 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:56,147 Jennifer. 212 00:12:57,735 --> 00:13:02,024 I need you to be calm, really calm. 213 00:13:08,204 --> 00:13:10,195 Call your mother, tell her what happened 214 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:12,827 and be strong for your mother. Can you do that for me? 215 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:19,500 Let's go. 216 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:23,458 Well, ya'll not just gonna take Mr. Pierce. 217 00:13:23,678 --> 00:13:25,384 Look,son, this ain't no rap video. Step aside. 218 00:13:25,596 --> 00:13:27,132 Hey, look, my daddy name is Lamont, 219 00:13:27,348 --> 00:13:29,213 and you damn sure don't look like a Lamont. 220 00:13:29,434 --> 00:13:30,765 [Jefferson] Tavon. 221 00:13:31,519 --> 00:13:34,977 No one wants to see another black man in cuffs today. 222 00:13:36,190 --> 00:13:38,146 Well, you wanna help? Keep doing what you're supposed to be doing 223 00:13:38,359 --> 00:13:39,815 and make sure all the other students do the same. 224 00:13:40,028 --> 00:13:41,359 Can I count on you? 225 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:45,188 I didn't hear you, Tavon. 226 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:48,366 Yes, sir. You can count on me. 227 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:04,002 [Anissa] Whoa, whoa, whoa! 228 00:14:04,218 --> 00:14:05,082 -Stay back, miss. -Who do you think you are? 229 00:14:05,303 --> 00:14:06,509 -You can't just take him-- -Stand back. 230 00:14:06,721 --> 00:14:08,052 -No. Anissa. Anissa... -Dad... 231 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:12,598 No! Get back in the school, take care of everyone. 232 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:17,349 Anissa. 233 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,190 Don't touch me. 234 00:15:08,324 --> 00:15:09,484 [indistinct chatter] 235 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:15,779 What the hell do you think you're doing? 236 00:15:15,998 --> 00:15:18,159 My job. Yours, too, apparently. 237 00:15:18,376 --> 00:15:19,536 Get him processed and put him in four. 238 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:25,788 I wanna see the search warrant. 239 00:15:28,803 --> 00:15:29,758 [grunts] 240 00:15:49,365 --> 00:15:50,320 [scoffs] 241 00:15:53,703 --> 00:15:56,445 Jefferson Pierce is one of the most distinguished members of this community. 242 00:15:56,664 --> 00:15:58,279 Was. Then we discovered he's a drug dealer 243 00:15:58,499 --> 00:15:59,659 operating out of a school. 244 00:15:59,876 --> 00:16:01,992 l have to give him credit. Smart way to corner the market. 245 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:03,792 You don't believe that your damn self. 246 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:06,667 Tread lightly, Inspector. Don't be blinded by personal feelings. 247 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,214 My eyes are wide open. 248 00:16:08,426 --> 00:16:11,213 Good. I'd hate to see anything happen to you. 249 00:16:15,558 --> 00:16:18,516 You gotta bring ass to get ass. 250 00:16:20,104 --> 00:16:21,719 Don't forget that. 251 00:16:38,289 --> 00:16:42,032 [Kara over PA] Thank you, students, for returning to your lessons and activities. 252 00:16:42,251 --> 00:16:45,414 The school day will continue as usual. 253 00:16:45,796 --> 00:16:48,913 I am actively seeking an update on Principal Pierce 254 00:16:49,133 --> 00:16:54,093 and will keep staff and students informed as soon as we learn more. 255 00:16:54,305 --> 00:16:55,636 Until then, 256 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:58,924 please, let's get through this day in a way 257 00:16:59,143 --> 00:17:02,476 that will make Principal Pierce proud. 258 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:07,311 Remember, you are the future. 259 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:24,049 Yeah, okay. Okay! 260 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:27,640 [grunts] 261 00:18:33,154 --> 00:18:36,738 [groans] I'm surrounded by cops. Is this really necessary? 262 00:18:46,417 --> 00:18:47,452 [grunts] 263 00:18:50,504 --> 00:18:51,869 Open your mouth. 264 00:18:55,092 --> 00:18:56,047 Lift your tongue. 265 00:18:59,722 --> 00:19:01,337 Drop your clothes. 266 00:19:28,709 --> 00:19:30,074 Assume the position. 267 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:38,541 Now cough twice. 268 00:20:01,075 --> 00:20:04,533 Local principal Jefferson Pierce was arrested today at Garfield High. 269 00:20:04,995 --> 00:20:07,486 Sources confirmed large amounts of controlled substances 270 00:20:07,707 --> 00:20:08,947 were confiscated from his vehicle. 271 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:10,831 I need to see Jefferson Pierce. 272 00:20:11,961 --> 00:20:12,950 And you are? 273 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:14,668 His wife. 274 00:20:15,756 --> 00:20:16,711 ID. 275 00:20:20,928 --> 00:20:24,045 His ex-wife, actually. 276 00:20:24,265 --> 00:20:25,801 Then I can't help you, ma'am. 277 00:20:27,601 --> 00:20:30,138 Can I speak to Inspector Henderson, please? 278 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:33,103 [Inspector Henderson] Lynn... 279 00:20:41,699 --> 00:20:45,567 Bill, you know Jeff. You know he would never ever do anything-- 280 00:20:45,786 --> 00:20:47,026 Of course I know, Lynn. 281 00:20:47,246 --> 00:20:49,407 But now is not the time and this is not the place. 282 00:20:49,623 --> 00:20:52,160 Well... he can't be here right now. He can't. 283 00:20:52,376 --> 00:20:54,287 Something so bad could happen. 284 00:20:55,379 --> 00:20:57,711 -Where's-- -Lynn, look at me. 285 00:20:58,257 --> 00:20:59,793 Do you trust me? 286 00:21:00,426 --> 00:21:01,381 No. 287 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:05,886 But I know Jefferson does. 288 00:21:09,226 --> 00:21:11,182 so I'll talk to you later. 289 00:21:35,628 --> 00:21:37,664 [indistinct chatter from computer] 290 00:21:39,423 --> 00:21:41,288 So you know. 291 00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:43,374 We knew the ASA was coming for us. I didn't expect this, though. 292 00:21:43,594 --> 00:21:44,879 Okay. I'm suiting up and I'm going in. 293 00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:46,175 No, you're not. 294 00:21:46,388 --> 00:21:48,754 Yeah, I am. You can help me or not, but I'm going. 295 00:21:48,974 --> 00:21:51,556 Anissa, if your father wanted out this way, he could do it himself. 296 00:21:51,769 --> 00:21:53,225 If you don't maintain your secret identity, 297 00:21:53,437 --> 00:21:54,643 it could endanger Jennifer. 298 00:21:54,855 --> 00:21:56,095 Your mother, too. 299 00:21:56,315 --> 00:21:58,306 How does it help the ASA to put Dad in jail? 300 00:21:58,526 --> 00:22:01,984 The national security apparatus can push buttons in local law enforcement. 301 00:22:02,196 --> 00:22:03,652 This is smoke. 302 00:22:03,864 --> 00:22:06,321 The fire comes when he gets moved by an ASA collection team 303 00:22:06,534 --> 00:22:08,240 that's equipped to neutralize his powers. 304 00:22:08,452 --> 00:22:11,068 They'll throw him in a black site and confirm that he's Black Lightning. 305 00:22:11,956 --> 00:22:12,911 And then what? 306 00:22:13,999 --> 00:22:15,489 They'll kill him. 307 00:22:15,709 --> 00:22:18,325 Okay. We've got to get him out of there. 308 00:22:18,546 --> 00:22:21,037 No, that will only confirm their suspicions. 309 00:22:21,257 --> 00:22:23,669 What we have to do is prove to the ASA 310 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:26,466 that Jefferson Pierce isn't Black Lightning. 311 00:22:28,013 --> 00:22:29,128 Okay. 312 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:31,555 How do we do that? 313 00:22:40,943 --> 00:22:41,898 [grunts] 314 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:52,151 Henderson. Finally. 315 00:22:52,371 --> 00:22:53,952 Afternoon, Mr. Pierce. 316 00:22:59,628 --> 00:23:03,337 [whispers] We're on tape. There's eyes and ears everywhere. 317 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:05,456 [in normal voice] How's that? Better? 318 00:23:06,427 --> 00:23:07,382 Yeah. 319 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:13,347 They took my clothes. 320 00:23:13,559 --> 00:23:17,222 They're being tested to see if they contain any traces of Green Light. 321 00:23:17,438 --> 00:23:19,349 What? They're not gonna find anything. 322 00:23:19,565 --> 00:23:20,554 [chuckles] 323 00:23:20,774 --> 00:23:22,856 You might be surprised what they find. 324 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:24,809 Now, we've known each other a long time, 325 00:23:25,029 --> 00:23:26,360 so I'll shoot straight with you. 326 00:23:26,572 --> 00:23:27,732 Um... [scoffs] 327 00:23:27,948 --> 00:23:29,563 There's too much here to ignore. 328 00:23:29,783 --> 00:23:31,273 What's your connection to this man? 329 00:23:31,827 --> 00:23:33,567 He called himself Lala. 330 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:35,869 A murderer, drug dealer. 331 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:38,538 He was a student when l was a young teacher. 332 00:23:39,460 --> 00:23:40,700 Nothing beyond that? 333 00:23:42,713 --> 00:23:44,669 Despite my efforts, he joined The One Hundred. 334 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:47,089 He worked his way up the ranks. 335 00:23:47,509 --> 00:23:50,296 So, I took advantage of my relationship 336 00:23:50,512 --> 00:23:53,049 and got him to make Garfield High off-limits. 337 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:55,347 So why did members of The One Hundred 338 00:23:55,559 --> 00:23:57,595 enter Garfield and kidnap your daughters? 339 00:23:57,811 --> 00:23:58,800 I don't know. 340 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:02,430 Drug deal gone bad? 341 00:24:02,650 --> 00:24:03,560 [sighs] 342 00:24:06,028 --> 00:24:07,643 Henderson, I'm being set up. 343 00:24:10,491 --> 00:24:12,527 Why would someone set you up? 344 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:16,492 I don't know. 345 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:19,951 -lnterview's over. -No. It's not. 346 00:24:20,209 --> 00:24:22,450 l have a transfer order above your pay grade and mine. 347 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:23,910 -From who? -Hell ifl know. 348 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:25,494 It's a national security directive. 349 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:29,039 But I wouldn't wanna be you. 350 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:42,770 Our reporter in the field, John Webb, has been on the street, 351 00:24:42,982 --> 00:24:45,268 talking to people about the shocking arrest 352 00:24:45,484 --> 00:24:48,726 of nationally respected Garfield High Principal Jefferson Pierce. 353 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:51,107 Every time a brother tries to help his people, 354 00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:52,938 they find a way to set him up and take him down. 355 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:54,318 It's a shame. 356 00:24:54,535 --> 00:24:58,574 I heard he walks around and makes the students call him Black Jesus. 357 00:24:58,789 --> 00:25:00,996 Imagine that. Black Jesus. 358 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:03,119 My niece went to Garfield. 359 00:25:03,335 --> 00:25:04,950 That girl never would've graduated 360 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:06,785 if it wasn't for Principal Pierce. 361 00:25:07,047 --> 00:25:09,413 The police know damn well Mr. Pierce ain't no drug dealer. 362 00:25:09,633 --> 00:25:12,170 Any man who would do that could do anything. 363 00:25:12,386 --> 00:25:15,423 He kept her focused and helped her get into college. 364 00:25:15,639 --> 00:25:18,301 She graduates from Johns Hopkins next semester. 365 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:19,347 [John Webb] There you have it. 366 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:21,391 Shock, disbelief, and for some, 367 00:25:21,603 --> 00:25:24,015 disillusionment about this turn of events. 368 00:25:24,231 --> 00:25:25,641 John Webb reporting. 369 00:25:27,109 --> 00:25:28,269 [cell phone vibrating] 370 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:33,812 Dr. Lynn Stewart. 371 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:36,402 [Inspector Henderson] The Feds are transferring Jefferson. 372 00:25:36,618 --> 00:25:39,735 Some kind of national security thing. There '3 nothing I can do. 373 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:44,164 National security? What are the allegations? 374 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:46,582 I 've told you everything I know. 375 00:25:48,714 --> 00:25:49,794 Thank you. 376 00:25:55,512 --> 00:25:56,297 [Gambi] Your mother called. 377 00:25:56,513 --> 00:25:58,629 The order came to move Jefferson. We're out of time. 378 00:25:58,849 --> 00:26:00,259 Okay, we go with your plan. 379 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:02,387 Anissa, I want to save your dad as much as you, 380 00:26:02,603 --> 00:26:05,515 but you need to understand the tech we're using is a prototype, 381 00:26:05,731 --> 00:26:08,768 put together in half a day with parts I cannibalized from the sanctum. 382 00:26:09,443 --> 00:26:10,398 And? 383 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:12,692 It's untested. It may not work. 384 00:26:12,905 --> 00:26:13,894 But it might. 385 00:26:14,114 --> 00:26:14,819 Look, I can't lose my dad. 386 00:26:15,032 --> 00:26:17,148 And at this point, we're the only hope he's got. 387 00:26:17,868 --> 00:26:20,325 You have to do exactly as I tell you. One misstep-- 388 00:26:20,579 --> 00:26:22,820 Ain't gonna be no missteps. 389 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,076 Just walk me through it. I got this. 390 00:26:29,630 --> 00:26:32,417 l have one more lawyer to interview, and I'll get back to you. 391 00:26:33,550 --> 00:26:35,381 Okay. Thank you. 392 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,090 [Jennifer sighs] 393 00:26:39,306 --> 00:26:41,297 Why can't he just Black Lightning his way out? 394 00:26:43,519 --> 00:26:45,510 You know, you're gonna have to learn that you can't 395 00:26:45,729 --> 00:26:48,721 punch or superpower your way out of every problem. 396 00:26:54,696 --> 00:26:57,688 I know you're scared. It's okay to be scared. 397 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:00,236 I'm not. [scoffs] 398 00:27:02,079 --> 00:27:03,865 Dad told me to be strong for you. 399 00:27:07,126 --> 00:27:09,993 It's okay to be strong and scared at the same time. 400 00:27:11,046 --> 00:27:12,536 It's called having sense. 401 00:27:17,386 --> 00:27:19,502 Well, what if we can't get him out? 402 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:23,259 I mean, it does happen to people all the time, right? 403 00:27:27,896 --> 00:27:28,851 [crying] 404 00:27:32,901 --> 00:27:34,687 What if Daddy never comes home? 405 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:38,402 He will. 406 00:27:49,209 --> 00:27:50,369 [indistinct chatter] 407 00:27:57,926 --> 00:28:00,008 You two, let's go. 408 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:01,881 No. Not you. 409 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:19,145 Hey, man, I'm trying to help you, but national security directives? 410 00:28:19,364 --> 00:28:21,650 And top secret transfer orders? You a spy or something? 411 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:23,152 What? No, I'm not. 412 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,484 Look, Jeff, we're friends, we don't tell each other everything. 413 00:28:25,704 --> 00:28:29,663 But if you know of any reason this is going down, now is the time. 414 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,541 I really don't know. 415 00:28:44,473 --> 00:28:46,680 Yeah, I'm still gonna help you. 416 00:28:46,892 --> 00:28:49,258 I was just hoping you would make it a little easier for me. 417 00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:15,246 What do you want? 418 00:29:15,462 --> 00:29:16,872 Come on in. Have a seat. 419 00:29:22,719 --> 00:29:25,005 "Follow the money." Isn't that what they always say? 420 00:29:25,222 --> 00:29:27,053 Henderson, I don't have time for whatever this is. 421 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:28,927 Oh, I think you do. 422 00:29:29,393 --> 00:29:30,883 I called in a lifetime of favors, 423 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:33,014 but from what I could tell, 424 00:29:33,522 --> 00:29:35,262 you hit the lottery. 425 00:29:37,359 --> 00:29:38,565 I don't know what you're talking about. 426 00:29:40,028 --> 00:29:41,564 Your son has himself a new house. 427 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:44,362 Contractor says he paid in cash. 428 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:48,196 I wonder what the IRS would have to say about that? 429 00:29:48,412 --> 00:29:51,495 Now, look, I know there's a lot of money to be made with the badge. 430 00:29:51,707 --> 00:29:53,743 I got you dead to rights. 431 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:57,834 But the good news is, I don't want you. 432 00:29:58,672 --> 00:30:00,162 I want Cayman. 433 00:30:02,134 --> 00:30:03,590 Now... 434 00:30:03,802 --> 00:30:05,258 how about you sit down? 435 00:30:19,192 --> 00:30:22,229 Monitoring three students who've ingested Green Light. 436 00:30:22,446 --> 00:30:24,437 No enhanced abilities observed. 437 00:30:33,623 --> 00:30:34,988 Whoa! 438 00:30:36,501 --> 00:30:39,413 [Gambi] Don't let anything get between you and the hologram, 439 00:30:39,629 --> 00:30:41,290 or people will realize it's not really him. 440 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:42,586 Okay. I got it. 441 00:30:42,799 --> 00:30:44,335 I'll turn it off for now. 442 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:48,127 Get as much attention as you can, and I'll turn it back on. 443 00:30:48,930 --> 00:30:49,885 All right. 444 00:31:00,484 --> 00:31:02,645 -Oh, my God. Look! -[man] It's Thunder! 445 00:31:02,861 --> 00:31:03,896 [woman] Look at her! 446 00:31:04,112 --> 00:31:05,192 [man] Oh, my God. 447 00:31:10,535 --> 00:31:12,071 [indistinct shouting] 448 00:31:13,580 --> 00:31:14,535 [chimes] 449 00:31:19,294 --> 00:31:21,660 Our reporters are on the ground in Zone Four, 450 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:25,043 where several residents have reported a disturbance. 451 00:31:25,258 --> 00:31:26,668 [crowd exclaiming] 452 00:31:40,023 --> 00:31:41,354 -Black Lightning! -Look, look, look! 453 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:43,431 Look! It's Black Lightning and Thunder! 454 00:31:48,615 --> 00:31:51,277 It's a good thing Freeland's power grid is so easy to hack. 455 00:31:56,957 --> 00:31:58,413 [crowd exclaiming] 456 00:32:02,003 --> 00:32:04,460 You're almost at the intersection. There. 457 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:07,167 [tires screeching] 458 00:32:08,051 --> 00:32:09,587 [cheering] 459 00:32:09,803 --> 00:32:11,885 Damn! Don't let that car get between you. 460 00:32:12,097 --> 00:32:13,132 I know. 461 00:32:16,893 --> 00:32:18,224 [tires screeching] 462 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:21,644 [people cheering] 463 00:32:21,857 --> 00:32:23,347 [man] Let's got, Black Lightning, let's go! 464 00:32:27,028 --> 00:32:28,234 [cheering and whistling] 465 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:33,524 [man on TV] It's crazy, man. 466 00:32:33,743 --> 00:32:36,075 I mean, it still bugs me when lsee Black Lightning. 467 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:38,995 Negro running around looking like a modern-day George Clinton. 468 00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:42,699 But now he got that fine-ass woman running around with him. 469 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:44,493 Must be nice. 470 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:46,669 [woman] I'm happy to see them both out here trying to help. 471 00:32:46,882 --> 00:32:47,997 Since they showed up, 472 00:32:48,216 --> 00:32:50,377 less of these kids out here trippin' on that Green Light, 473 00:32:50,594 --> 00:32:51,709 -that's for sure. -Yeah. 474 00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:52,917 For sure. 475 00:33:02,564 --> 00:33:03,644 [chimes] 476 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:07,583 [sighs] 477 00:34:12,551 --> 00:34:13,757 [cell door unlocks] 478 00:34:20,141 --> 00:34:22,302 Glennon admitted to planting the evidence. 479 00:34:22,519 --> 00:34:23,804 You're being cleared for release. 480 00:34:24,020 --> 00:34:24,930 [sighs] 481 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,559 Thanks, brother. 482 00:34:28,775 --> 00:34:30,766 The next few rounds are on you. 483 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:33,105 [Chief Cayman] l was told you were down here. 484 00:34:34,030 --> 00:34:35,110 What are you doing? 485 00:34:35,323 --> 00:34:38,281 Police work. You should try it sometime. 486 00:34:38,493 --> 00:34:40,859 You just flushed your badge down the toilet, Henderson. 487 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:43,661 Mr. Pierce, once you get dressed, you're free to go. 488 00:34:52,007 --> 00:34:52,871 Hey! 489 00:34:53,967 --> 00:34:54,956 [grunts] 490 00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:56,211 What the hell? 491 00:34:56,428 --> 00:34:58,840 I'm embarrassed that it took me this long to do the right thing, 492 00:34:59,055 --> 00:34:59,885 [grunts] 493 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:03,010 start weeding this place of all the rot. 494 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:05,809 But once Detective Glennon got going, 495 00:35:06,187 --> 00:35:08,178 he had an awful lot to say, mainly about you. 496 00:35:08,398 --> 00:35:10,059 [Chief Cayman] Don't play cop games with me. 497 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:11,230 [groans] 498 00:35:11,484 --> 00:35:12,769 You know, who knew you were smart enough 499 00:35:12,986 --> 00:35:14,567 to seek out some shell corporations, 500 00:35:14,779 --> 00:35:17,862 but dumb enough to leave the paperwork in your house? 501 00:35:18,074 --> 00:35:21,987 You're under arrest. The officer will read you your rights. 502 00:35:22,621 --> 00:35:24,577 You're making a mistake, Henderson. 503 00:35:24,789 --> 00:35:27,030 Hey. You don't know how this town really works! 504 00:35:31,713 --> 00:35:33,169 Actually, I do. 505 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:42,546 Daddy! 506 00:35:42,766 --> 00:35:44,176 [laughing] 507 00:35:44,392 --> 00:35:45,507 I'm so happy you're home! 508 00:35:45,727 --> 00:35:50,016 Oh. Me, too, sweetie. Me, too. 509 00:35:51,149 --> 00:35:53,982 You know what? I'm hungry. Let's get some ice cream. 510 00:35:54,194 --> 00:35:57,357 -[sighs] Well, I guess we had our moment. -Yeah. 511 00:36:01,076 --> 00:36:02,361 [knock at door] 512 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:13,038 [inhales deeply] 513 00:36:18,426 --> 00:36:19,290 [Anissa chuckles] 514 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:20,876 It's Uncle Gambi. 515 00:36:21,096 --> 00:36:21,926 [sighs] 516 00:36:22,681 --> 00:36:23,716 [chuckles] 517 00:36:28,103 --> 00:36:29,434 Thanks for coming over. 518 00:36:31,481 --> 00:36:33,688 Anissa told me what you did. 519 00:36:34,484 --> 00:36:36,816 Did she tell you about the self-driving van? 520 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:39,690 I'm really proud of the self-driving van. 521 00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:43,281 Do you think the ASA bought your hologram move? 522 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:45,116 For now. 523 00:36:48,039 --> 00:36:49,199 Jefferson, l-- 524 00:36:49,416 --> 00:36:54,285 Look, I don't know how things are going to be, moving forward. 525 00:36:54,879 --> 00:36:56,585 I don't expect you to forgive me. 526 00:36:58,091 --> 00:37:00,457 I might not be able to. 527 00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:03,752 But I still can't forget what you've done for me. 528 00:37:05,515 --> 00:37:06,880 For my family. 529 00:37:12,313 --> 00:37:15,476 I want to find a new balance. 530 00:37:17,026 --> 00:37:18,266 Somehow. 531 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,105 Okay. 532 00:37:24,784 --> 00:37:27,150 Just let me know what you need from me. 533 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:30,988 I need you to help me save those children. 534 00:37:32,792 --> 00:37:35,659 Revelations that renowned Garfield High Principal, Jefferson Pierce 535 00:37:35,879 --> 00:37:39,042 was framed by Freeland PD Deputy Chief Cayman. 536 00:37:39,257 --> 00:37:40,838 He has been completely exonerated, 537 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:43,541 while Cayman and his cohorts are in custody. 538 00:37:43,762 --> 00:37:46,754 We go live now to the Freeland PD press conference. 539 00:37:46,973 --> 00:37:49,464 This is a new day in Freeland. 540 00:37:49,976 --> 00:37:54,310 For years, good folk have suffered from over or under-policing, 541 00:37:54,522 --> 00:37:57,605 from police brutality instead of public safety, 542 00:37:57,817 --> 00:38:01,025 and from corruption rather than professionalism. 543 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:03,193 I am of this community, 544 00:38:03,406 --> 00:38:07,740 from this community, and devoted to this community. 545 00:38:07,952 --> 00:38:10,659 With the support of the Police Chief, 546 00:38:10,872 --> 00:38:13,909 I embrace my new role as Deputy Chief. 547 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:18,455 And I promise the people of Freeland 548 00:38:18,671 --> 00:38:20,502 a better police department. 549 00:38:23,551 --> 00:38:26,167 So, Gambi, you're the eldest. 550 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:28,465 Lead us? 551 00:38:33,102 --> 00:38:37,766 We are thankful for the companionship that warms our hearts, 552 00:38:38,066 --> 00:38:41,809 for the food that we're about to eat that will nourish our bodies, 553 00:38:42,654 --> 00:38:46,192 and we're thankful for your eternal protection which maintains our souls. 554 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:47,776 Amen. 555 00:38:47,992 --> 00:38:49,027 [all] Amen. 556 00:38:49,244 --> 00:38:50,529 Let's eat. 557 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,074 Here you go. 558 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:55,075 Thank you. 559 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:56,201 Yes.