1 00:00:00,060 --> 00:00:01,720 Previously on Black Lightning... 2 00:00:01,730 --> 00:00:03,490 Thirty years ago, I came to Freeland 3 00:00:03,690 --> 00:00:06,295 As an agent for a government organization called the ASA. 4 00:00:06,495 --> 00:00:08,900 I helped them find young people with abilities. 5 00:00:09,100 --> 00:00:13,000 But when I realized that the ASA's vaccine was killing children, 6 00:00:13,001 --> 00:00:14,870 I leaked the information to your father, 7 00:00:15,070 --> 00:00:16,555 And his investigation got him killed. 8 00:00:16,755 --> 00:00:18,240 And they're doing it again. 9 00:00:18,910 --> 00:00:21,310 I saw one of your students get snatched last night. 10 00:00:21,510 --> 00:00:22,680 Two men wearing black 11 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:25,150 Jumped out of this van and they grabbed her. 12 00:00:25,350 --> 00:00:26,880 What's up? 13 00:00:28,250 --> 00:00:31,482 The head of the ASA for this area, is looking for you. 14 00:00:31,682 --> 00:00:34,202 If you use your powers, or you go out in the suit, 15 00:00:34,402 --> 00:00:36,872 He will find you, and they will kill you. 16 00:00:36,873 --> 00:00:40,686 The guys we're going after, they are beyond the law. 17 00:00:40,687 --> 00:00:45,100 When we take down their lab, it's like declaring war. 18 00:00:45,300 --> 00:00:48,240 - Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning. - What? 19 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:51,140 He's been hiding in plain sight all this time. 20 00:00:51,340 --> 00:00:53,140 Right under your nose. 21 00:00:53,150 --> 00:00:54,610 Do you think you can take him down? 22 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:56,910 Yes. 23 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:04,074 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app 24 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:11,330 Are they all stable after the move? 25 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:13,960 One of the older ones is showing abnormalities. 26 00:01:15,530 --> 00:01:17,870 Internal temperature fluctuations are affecting vital signs. 27 00:01:18,070 --> 00:01:19,800 How are you going to fix it? 28 00:01:19,810 --> 00:01:22,710 I think it's a result of moving on back-to-back days. 29 00:01:22,910 --> 00:01:24,410 But now that we're powered up in this location, 30 00:01:24,610 --> 00:01:28,110 A consistent pod temperature should return the subject to a stable reading. 31 00:01:51,970 --> 00:01:54,000 Which way? Go left. 32 00:02:02,210 --> 00:02:05,720 I want the pods monitored 24 hours a day. 33 00:02:07,090 --> 00:02:08,350 I'm already under my quota. 34 00:02:08,550 --> 00:02:11,820 Lose one more, and I'll need to acquire more subjects. 35 00:02:12,020 --> 00:02:12,820 Yes, ma'am. 36 00:02:20,130 --> 00:02:21,570 I can't see through it. 37 00:02:21,770 --> 00:02:24,300 Or maybe there's still a problem with the electric vision. 38 00:02:24,500 --> 00:02:26,040 The door's shielded. 39 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:28,000 But I know what I saw on the feed from that nuke tracker satellite. 40 00:02:28,010 --> 00:02:31,110 An abnormal energy field definitely moved in there yesterday. 41 00:02:31,310 --> 00:02:32,580 Dad, I got this. 42 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:45,260 Kids aren't here. 43 00:02:45,460 --> 00:02:48,630 Whoa! This is a whole lot of those pulse things. 44 00:02:48,830 --> 00:02:49,690 Launchers. 45 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:52,330 That's a lot of weapons that can take you out. 46 00:02:52,530 --> 00:02:54,670 It must be what caused the abnormal energy hit. 47 00:02:54,870 --> 00:02:58,140 Jeff, if they're stockpiling anti-Black Lightning weapons- 48 00:02:58,340 --> 00:03:00,240 Doesn't matter. Where's the next spot? 49 00:03:01,510 --> 00:03:03,540 I don't have one. Why? Use the satellite. 50 00:03:03,740 --> 00:03:05,680 The ASA knows about the satellite, too. 51 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:06,840 They must have found a way 52 00:03:06,850 --> 00:03:08,610 To cloak the pods' energy in transit. 53 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:11,920 I have an idea, but it'll take me a day to set it up. 54 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:13,480 Come on back. 55 00:03:15,890 --> 00:03:17,090 Not yet. 56 00:03:23,688 --> 00:03:28,118 == Synced & corrected by MaxPayne == 57 00:03:32,828 --> 00:03:34,368 Yes, I'm just leaving. 58 00:03:35,368 --> 00:03:36,738 Most of them are stable. 59 00:03:37,908 --> 00:03:39,268 We're in danger of losing one of them. 60 00:03:44,748 --> 00:03:47,108 An armory was blown up? 61 00:03:47,118 --> 00:03:49,018 No, I hadn't heard about that. 62 00:03:50,188 --> 00:03:51,888 They're clearly looking for the pods. 63 00:03:52,918 --> 00:03:55,758 I understand the orders, but, sir, 64 00:03:56,928 --> 00:03:58,228 I've known Jefferson Pierce for years, 65 00:03:58,428 --> 00:04:01,528 There is absolutely no way he's Black Lightning- 66 00:04:06,068 --> 00:04:07,628 I understand. 67 00:04:09,498 --> 00:04:11,568 Yes, sir. I'll take care of it. 68 00:04:20,078 --> 00:04:22,048 I'm sorry that didn't pan out. I really thought- 69 00:04:22,248 --> 00:04:23,448 Yeah, I know. 70 00:04:25,448 --> 00:04:28,788 Look, even if they cloak the pods' energy, I can still find it. 71 00:04:28,988 --> 00:04:31,288 I'll ping everything in the city with a radio signal, 72 00:04:31,488 --> 00:04:33,088 And the energy signature from the pods 73 00:04:33,098 --> 00:04:34,958 Will light up when the radio pulse hits them. 74 00:04:36,098 --> 00:04:37,858 Let me know if you find something. 75 00:04:37,868 --> 00:04:38,928 I'm gonna get out of this suit. 76 00:04:47,978 --> 00:04:49,478 God, look at you, you look awful. 77 00:04:51,248 --> 00:04:52,448 Thanks for the compliment. 78 00:04:52,648 --> 00:04:54,808 No. That's a subperiosteal hematoma. 79 00:04:54,818 --> 00:04:56,648 It's good to know that you're paying attention in med school. 80 00:04:56,848 --> 00:04:58,348 No, this is serious. Did you get it looked at? 81 00:04:59,548 --> 00:05:00,918 I've had enough subperiosteal hematomas 82 00:05:01,118 --> 00:05:03,018 To know when I actually need to get some help. 83 00:05:04,928 --> 00:05:06,458 What happened? 84 00:05:08,828 --> 00:05:09,898 The truth, please. 85 00:05:11,428 --> 00:05:12,728 Ask your dad. 86 00:05:15,268 --> 00:05:17,768 I will. The ASA will be looking for us. 87 00:05:19,268 --> 00:05:20,638 All of us. 88 00:05:20,838 --> 00:05:23,678 Those weapons he blew up are only good for one thing, 89 00:05:24,348 --> 00:05:25,748 Killing Black Lightning. 90 00:05:25,948 --> 00:05:27,798 Make sure he makes good choices, okay? 91 00:05:27,998 --> 00:05:29,848 How exactly am I supposed to do that? 92 00:05:30,048 --> 00:05:30,948 Trust your instincts. 93 00:05:31,148 --> 00:05:32,988 Come on. Make it plain, Uncle Gambi. 94 00:05:33,188 --> 00:05:36,388 Anissa, look at your father and your father's father. 95 00:05:37,328 --> 00:05:39,058 Protecting people is in your blood. 96 00:05:39,258 --> 00:05:41,688 There are certain things no one can train you for. 97 00:05:42,858 --> 00:05:45,268 Everything you need is already inside you. 98 00:05:49,038 --> 00:05:50,038 Thanks. 99 00:06:07,688 --> 00:06:11,388 It seems a little suspicious. Are you sure it's not a setup? 100 00:06:12,758 --> 00:06:15,398 If this was a setup, you'd already be dead. 101 00:06:16,128 --> 00:06:17,698 Who the hell are you? 102 00:06:17,898 --> 00:06:19,798 You'll find everything you need in the garbage can in front of you. 103 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:23,268 You're right, glennon. It stinks. Come on. 104 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:30,308 Deputy Chief Cayman, I said in the garbage can. 105 00:06:31,048 --> 00:06:32,108 Do it. 106 00:06:36,248 --> 00:06:37,618 Oh. 107 00:06:41,388 --> 00:06:45,258 This needs to be legitimate, and fast. Tomorrow, if possible? 108 00:06:47,398 --> 00:06:51,298 Okay, speedy warrants? Got it. Who's the target? 109 00:06:53,768 --> 00:06:55,028 Jefferson Pierce. 110 00:07:02,678 --> 00:07:05,408 So, dad, what happened to Uncle Gambi? 111 00:07:09,448 --> 00:07:12,768 He was tortured by his friends at the ASA in order to get to me. 112 00:07:12,968 --> 00:07:16,288 Well, clearly, that didn't work because you wouldn't be here. 113 00:07:17,288 --> 00:07:18,358 That is true. 114 00:07:19,058 --> 00:07:20,188 So you can trust him. 115 00:07:22,228 --> 00:07:23,298 Maybe. 116 00:07:24,628 --> 00:07:25,798 No. I'm not sure. 117 00:07:26,498 --> 00:07:27,998 Man, they did a good job. 118 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:29,498 Yeah. It's what they do. 119 00:07:29,698 --> 00:07:32,388 I don't know. It's just weird right now, being around you two. 120 00:07:32,588 --> 00:07:35,278 No, it is. It's like you're working together, but not really. 121 00:07:35,478 --> 00:07:37,038 Yeah, I know. It's weird for me, too. 122 00:07:37,578 --> 00:07:38,578 Mmm. 123 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:42,978 So, he says the ASA is gonna be looking to kill us. 124 00:07:44,088 --> 00:07:46,348 They are. So then... 125 00:07:47,858 --> 00:07:49,558 I don't know, shouldn't we all just get along? 126 00:07:51,388 --> 00:07:53,288 "Can we all just get along?" 127 00:07:53,298 --> 00:07:54,328 What? 128 00:07:54,528 --> 00:07:57,798 No. Rodney king asked, "can we all get along?" 129 00:07:57,998 --> 00:08:01,998 See, it's an existential question rather than a directive. 130 00:08:02,198 --> 00:08:03,898 Okay. So can we? 131 00:08:06,978 --> 00:08:08,038 I don't know. 132 00:08:53,458 --> 00:08:54,888 Damn it! 133 00:08:58,592 --> 00:09:00,027 Good morning. Good morning. 134 00:09:00,227 --> 00:09:01,662 Good morning. Mr. Pierce. 135 00:09:01,663 --> 00:09:02,601 Hey, lexton. 136 00:09:02,602 --> 00:09:06,102 Congratulations on the debate victory. All right. 137 00:09:06,103 --> 00:09:07,766 You know what? Tomorrow, I'm driving. 138 00:09:07,966 --> 00:09:09,486 Girl, that driver's license is brand-new. 139 00:09:09,686 --> 00:09:11,786 And you are too hard on my nerves for first thing in the morning. 140 00:09:11,986 --> 00:09:13,056 Shut up. I can drive. 141 00:09:13,256 --> 00:09:14,656 Girl-okay, we'll see. I'd get us here quicker. 142 00:09:14,856 --> 00:09:15,886 I know that much. You try then. 143 00:09:16,086 --> 00:09:17,826 All right, people, another day to make magic. 144 00:09:19,026 --> 00:09:20,726 Yes, it is. 145 00:09:20,926 --> 00:09:22,426 Hey, dad. Hey. 146 00:09:22,626 --> 00:09:23,566 Hey, dad, what's up? 147 00:09:23,766 --> 00:09:25,826 Keep an eye on your sister. Uh-huh. 148 00:09:25,836 --> 00:09:28,596 And make sure you touch base with me between classes. 149 00:09:28,606 --> 00:09:30,506 All right. Got it. Anything else? 150 00:09:31,206 --> 00:09:33,036 Remember, I love you. 151 00:09:34,106 --> 00:09:35,376 I'll see you. All right. 152 00:09:36,346 --> 00:09:37,376 Come on, people, let's not be late. 153 00:09:37,576 --> 00:09:38,246 What's up, Mr. Jefferson? 154 00:09:38,446 --> 00:09:39,676 How are you doing? How are you doing? 155 00:09:39,876 --> 00:09:43,486 All these young smiling faces, young minds to be molded. 156 00:09:44,256 --> 00:09:45,546 Come on in. 157 00:09:45,556 --> 00:09:47,556 Well, I'd like to give a shout-out to the mta 158 00:09:47,756 --> 00:09:48,956 For getting me here on time today. 159 00:09:49,156 --> 00:09:52,086 Wait, wait. No. No, no, no, that's fair. 160 00:09:52,096 --> 00:09:54,056 There are a lot of hardworking men and women 161 00:09:54,066 --> 00:09:57,696 Who keep a very overworked system running as best they can. 162 00:09:58,666 --> 00:09:59,766 Yeah. 163 00:09:59,966 --> 00:10:01,136 I've got a shout-out. 164 00:10:01,336 --> 00:10:04,766 To Mr. Winston, who let me retake the Spanish mid-term. 165 00:10:05,776 --> 00:10:09,206 Bless up. Or bendiga. 166 00:10:11,576 --> 00:10:12,276 Tavon, you still with us? 167 00:10:12,946 --> 00:10:15,316 Five-o. What? 168 00:10:32,236 --> 00:10:35,096 Blue Volvo wagon. Double-time, guys. Come on. 169 00:10:37,206 --> 00:10:39,506 Damn, Mr. P. That's your car. 170 00:10:40,136 --> 00:10:41,736 Tavon, language. 171 00:10:41,746 --> 00:10:44,476 I mean, dang, Mr. P. That's still your car. 172 00:10:45,546 --> 00:10:47,846 Homework out, everyone. Let's... 173 00:10:50,886 --> 00:10:54,056 Let's focus, and exchange homework. 174 00:10:55,286 --> 00:10:56,526 Girl, isn't that your dad's car? 175 00:11:13,276 --> 00:11:15,376 Every crack, every crevice. 176 00:11:23,916 --> 00:11:25,046 Oh. 177 00:11:25,056 --> 00:11:26,916 Surprise, surprise. 178 00:11:31,026 --> 00:11:35,256 Deputy Chief Cayman, I would be happy to follow you to the police station 179 00:11:35,266 --> 00:11:39,066 To straighten out whatever misunderstanding there seems to be. 180 00:11:39,266 --> 00:11:40,466 We're almost done. 181 00:11:43,736 --> 00:11:45,136 Look, if you could tell me what you're looking for... 182 00:11:46,836 --> 00:11:48,841 We found Green Light in your car. 183 00:11:49,041 --> 00:11:51,046 Wait, what? No. That's impossible. 184 00:11:51,246 --> 00:11:52,506 Oh! 185 00:11:54,416 --> 00:11:56,216 You got that Green Light, cuz? 186 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:57,586 That is not mine. 187 00:11:58,656 --> 00:12:00,156 Mr. Pierce, you're under arrest. 188 00:12:00,356 --> 00:12:02,186 Turn around, put your hands behind your back. 189 00:12:02,386 --> 00:12:03,926 What? This is ridiculous. 190 00:12:04,126 --> 00:12:07,056 Are you resisting? You can't come in here and just- 191 00:12:14,566 --> 00:12:16,366 I am not resisting. 192 00:12:17,206 --> 00:12:18,836 I am complying. 193 00:12:31,916 --> 00:12:32,886 Dad. 194 00:12:33,086 --> 00:12:35,486 No, honey, it's a misunderstanding, honey. 195 00:12:35,686 --> 00:12:38,786 I just need to go with these men and straighten it out. 196 00:12:38,796 --> 00:12:40,196 Everything will be fine. 197 00:12:42,966 --> 00:12:44,126 Jennifer... 198 00:12:45,696 --> 00:12:49,966 Jennifer, I need you to do something very important for me. 199 00:12:51,036 --> 00:12:52,366 Jennifer. 200 00:12:53,936 --> 00:12:58,346 I need you to be calm, really calm. 201 00:13:04,756 --> 00:13:06,716 Call your mother, tell her what happened 202 00:13:06,916 --> 00:13:09,486 And be strong for your mother. Can you do that for me? 203 00:13:14,566 --> 00:13:16,156 Let's go. 204 00:13:18,296 --> 00:13:20,096 Well, ya'll, not just gonna take Mr. Pierce. 205 00:13:20,296 --> 00:13:22,096 Look, son, this ain't no rap video. Step aside. 206 00:13:22,106 --> 00:13:23,706 Hey, look, my daddy name is lamont, 207 00:13:23,906 --> 00:13:25,936 And you damn sure don't look like a lamont. 208 00:13:26,136 --> 00:13:27,036 Tavon. 209 00:13:28,546 --> 00:13:30,876 No one wants to see another black man in cuffs today. 210 00:13:32,746 --> 00:13:35,116 Well, you wanna help? Keep doing what you're supposed to be doing 211 00:13:35,316 --> 00:13:36,516 And make sure all the other students do the same. 212 00:13:36,716 --> 00:13:37,986 Can I count on you? 213 00:13:39,916 --> 00:13:41,816 I didn't hear you, tavon. 214 00:13:42,986 --> 00:13:45,156 Yes, sir. You can count on me. 215 00:13:59,376 --> 00:14:00,306 Whoa, whoa, whoa! 216 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:01,706 Stay back, miss. Who do you think you are? 217 00:14:01,906 --> 00:14:02,836 You can't just take him- stand back. 218 00:14:02,846 --> 00:14:04,876 No. Anissa. Anissa... Dad... 219 00:14:05,076 --> 00:14:08,576 No! Get back in the school, take care of everyone. 220 00:14:12,986 --> 00:14:14,256 Anissa. 221 00:14:16,826 --> 00:14:17,826 Don't touch me. 222 00:15:09,808 --> 00:15:11,098 What the hell do you think you're doing? 223 00:15:11,108 --> 00:15:12,968 My job. Yours, too, apparently. 224 00:15:13,938 --> 00:15:14,808 Get him processed and put him in four. 225 00:15:19,078 --> 00:15:21,078 I wanna see the search warrant. 226 00:15:48,878 --> 00:15:52,048 Jefferson Pierce is one of the most distinguished members of this community. 227 00:15:52,248 --> 00:15:53,948 Was. Then we discovered he's a drug dealer 228 00:15:54,148 --> 00:15:55,118 Operating out of a school. 229 00:15:55,318 --> 00:15:57,578 I have to give him credit. Smart way to corner the market. 230 00:15:57,588 --> 00:15:59,288 You don't believe that your damn self. 231 00:15:59,488 --> 00:16:02,218 Tread lightly, inspector. Don't be blinded by personal feelings. 232 00:16:02,418 --> 00:16:03,818 My eyes are wide open. 233 00:16:03,828 --> 00:16:06,488 Good. I'd hate to see anything happen to you. 234 00:16:10,728 --> 00:16:13,768 You gotta bring ass to get ass. 235 00:16:15,338 --> 00:16:16,998 Don't forget that. 236 00:16:33,458 --> 00:16:37,358 Thank you, students, for returning to your lessons and activities. 237 00:16:37,558 --> 00:16:39,988 The school day will continue as usual. 238 00:16:41,458 --> 00:16:44,428 I am actively seeking an update on principal Pierce 239 00:16:44,628 --> 00:16:48,838 And will keep staff and students informed as soon as we learn more. 240 00:16:49,438 --> 00:16:50,838 Until then, 241 00:16:52,038 --> 00:16:54,508 Please, let's get through this day in a way 242 00:16:54,708 --> 00:16:57,378 That will make principal Pierce proud. 243 00:16:58,608 --> 00:17:02,548 Remember, you are the future. 244 00:18:17,358 --> 00:18:19,328 Yeah, okay. Okay! 245 00:18:28,268 --> 00:18:31,868 I'm surrounded by cops. Is this really necessary? 246 00:18:45,918 --> 00:18:47,248 Open your mouth. 247 00:18:50,258 --> 00:18:51,318 Lift your tongue. 248 00:18:54,858 --> 00:18:56,598 Drop your clothes. 249 00:19:24,458 --> 00:19:25,688 Assume the position. 250 00:19:32,328 --> 00:19:34,068 Now cough twice. 251 00:19:55,012 --> 00:19:58,347 Local principal, Jefferson Pierce was arrested today at Garfield High. 252 00:19:58,547 --> 00:20:01,882 Sources confirmed large amounts of controlled substances 253 00:20:02,082 --> 00:20:03,152 Were confiscated from his vehicle. 254 00:20:03,352 --> 00:20:04,422 I need to see Jefferson Pierce. 255 00:20:06,158 --> 00:20:07,293 And you are? 256 00:20:07,493 --> 00:20:08,628 His wife. 257 00:20:09,598 --> 00:20:10,658 ID. 258 00:20:15,038 --> 00:20:17,368 His ex-wife, actually. 259 00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:19,768 Then I can't help you, ma'am. 260 00:20:21,438 --> 00:20:24,108 Can I speak to inspector Henderson, please? 261 00:20:25,978 --> 00:20:27,048 Lynn... 262 00:20:35,688 --> 00:20:39,588 Bill, you know Jeff. You know he would never ever do anything- 263 00:20:39,788 --> 00:20:40,688 Of course I know, Lynn. 264 00:20:40,888 --> 00:20:43,598 But now is not the time and this is not the place. 265 00:20:43,798 --> 00:20:46,198 Well... He can't be here right now. He can't. 266 00:20:46,398 --> 00:20:48,168 Something so bad could happen. 267 00:20:49,298 --> 00:20:51,668 Where's- Lynn, look at me. 268 00:20:52,338 --> 00:20:53,768 Do you trust me? 269 00:20:54,278 --> 00:20:55,338 No. 270 00:20:57,848 --> 00:20:59,508 But I know Jefferson does. 271 00:21:01,278 --> 00:21:03,648 And I have to go set the record for speed-interviewing defense lawyers, 272 00:21:03,848 --> 00:21:05,218 So I'll talk to you later. 273 00:21:05,418 --> 00:21:06,488 All right. 274 00:21:33,278 --> 00:21:35,008 So you know. 275 00:21:35,018 --> 00:21:37,518 We knew the ASA was coming for us. I didn't expect this, though. 276 00:21:37,718 --> 00:21:38,978 Okay. I'm suiting up and I'm going in. 277 00:21:38,988 --> 00:21:40,288 No, you're not. 278 00:21:40,488 --> 00:21:42,788 Yeah, I am. You can help me or not, but I'm going. 279 00:21:42,988 --> 00:21:45,658 Anissa, if your father wanted out this way, he could do it himself. 280 00:21:45,858 --> 00:21:47,228 If you don't maintain your secret identity, 281 00:21:47,428 --> 00:21:48,658 It could endanger Jennifer. 282 00:21:48,858 --> 00:21:49,728 Your mother, too. 283 00:21:49,928 --> 00:21:52,298 How does it help the ASA to put dad in jail? 284 00:21:52,498 --> 00:21:55,998 The National Security apparatus can push buttons in local law enforcement. 285 00:21:56,198 --> 00:21:57,698 This is smoke. 286 00:21:57,708 --> 00:22:00,408 The fire comes when he gets moved by an ASA collection team 287 00:22:00,608 --> 00:22:02,268 That's equipped to neutralize his powers. 288 00:22:02,278 --> 00:22:05,038 They'll throw him in a black site and confirm that he's Black Lightning. 289 00:22:05,948 --> 00:22:07,008 And then what? 290 00:22:08,148 --> 00:22:09,308 They'll kill him. 291 00:22:10,448 --> 00:22:12,748 Okay. We've got to get him out of there. 292 00:22:12,948 --> 00:22:15,248 No, that will only confirm their suspicions. 293 00:22:15,258 --> 00:22:17,888 What we have to do is prove to the ASA 294 00:22:18,088 --> 00:22:20,428 That Jefferson Pierce isn't Black Lightning. 295 00:22:22,098 --> 00:22:23,328 Okay. 296 00:22:24,128 --> 00:22:25,798 How do we do that? 297 00:22:44,248 --> 00:22:45,718 Henderson. Finally. 298 00:22:46,418 --> 00:22:47,918 Afternoon, Mr. Pierce. 299 00:22:53,988 --> 00:22:56,698 We're on tape. There's eyes and ears everywhere. 300 00:22:57,828 --> 00:22:59,428 How's that? Better? 301 00:23:00,028 --> 00:23:01,098 Yeah. 302 00:23:05,008 --> 00:23:06,408 They took my clothes. 303 00:23:08,238 --> 00:23:10,638 They're being tested to see if they contain any traces of Green Light. 304 00:23:11,678 --> 00:23:13,378 What? They're not gonna find anything. 305 00:23:14,548 --> 00:23:16,248 You might be surprised what they find. 306 00:23:17,618 --> 00:23:19,048 Now, we've known each other a long time, 307 00:23:19,248 --> 00:23:20,218 So I'll shoot straight with you. 308 00:23:20,788 --> 00:23:21,848 Um... 309 00:23:21,858 --> 00:23:23,538 There's too much here to ignore. 310 00:23:23,738 --> 00:23:25,418 What's your connection to this man? 311 00:23:26,158 --> 00:23:27,928 He called himself lala. 312 00:23:28,128 --> 00:23:29,698 A murderer, drug dealer. 313 00:23:29,898 --> 00:23:32,498 He was a student when I was a young teacher. 314 00:23:33,428 --> 00:23:34,668 Nothing beyond that? 315 00:23:36,568 --> 00:23:38,668 Despite my efforts, he joined the one hundred. 316 00:23:38,868 --> 00:23:40,568 He worked his way up the ranks. 317 00:23:41,738 --> 00:23:44,308 So, I took advantage of my relationship 318 00:23:44,508 --> 00:23:47,078 And got him to make Garfield High off-limits. 319 00:23:47,278 --> 00:23:49,378 So why did members of the one hundred 320 00:23:49,578 --> 00:23:51,678 Enter Garfield and kidnap your daughters? 321 00:23:51,688 --> 00:23:52,748 I don't know. 322 00:23:55,058 --> 00:23:56,148 Drug deal gone bad? 323 00:24:00,028 --> 00:24:01,628 Henderson, I'm being set up. 324 00:24:04,798 --> 00:24:06,528 Why would someone set you up? 325 00:24:09,438 --> 00:24:10,468 I don't know. 326 00:24:12,308 --> 00:24:14,108 Interview's over. No. It's not. 327 00:24:14,308 --> 00:24:16,478 I have a transfer order above your pay grade and mine. 328 00:24:16,678 --> 00:24:17,808 From who? Hell if I know. 329 00:24:18,008 --> 00:24:19,478 It's a national security directive. 330 00:24:21,678 --> 00:24:22,878 But I wouldn't wanna be you. 331 00:24:32,094 --> 00:24:35,394 Our reporter in the field, John webb, has been on the street, 332 00:24:35,594 --> 00:24:37,564 Talking to people about the shocking arrest 333 00:24:37,764 --> 00:24:41,634 Of nationally respected Garfield high principal Jefferson Pierce. 334 00:24:41,834 --> 00:24:43,764 Every time a brother tries to help his people, 335 00:24:43,774 --> 00:24:45,674 They find a way to set him up and take him down. 336 00:24:45,874 --> 00:24:47,204 It's a shame. 337 00:24:47,404 --> 00:24:51,244 I heard he walks around and makes the students call him black Jesus. 338 00:24:51,444 --> 00:24:53,544 Imagine that. Black Jesus. 339 00:24:53,744 --> 00:24:55,844 My niece went to Garfield. 340 00:24:55,854 --> 00:24:57,519 That girl never would've graduated 341 00:24:57,719 --> 00:24:59,184 If it wasn't for principal Pierce. 342 00:24:59,384 --> 00:25:02,084 The police know damn well Mr. Pierce ain't no drug dealer. 343 00:25:02,094 --> 00:25:04,624 Any man who would do that could do anything. 344 00:25:04,824 --> 00:25:07,794 He kept her focused and helped her get into college. 345 00:25:07,994 --> 00:25:10,964 She graduates from Johns Hopkins next semester. 346 00:25:11,164 --> 00:25:11,734 There you have it. 347 00:25:11,934 --> 00:25:13,834 Shock, disbelief, and for some, 348 00:25:14,034 --> 00:25:16,704 Disillusionment about this turn of events. 349 00:25:16,904 --> 00:25:18,054 John webb reporting. 350 00:25:24,624 --> 00:25:25,894 Dr. Lynn Stewart. 351 00:25:26,464 --> 00:25:29,064 The Feds are transferring Jefferson. 352 00:25:29,264 --> 00:25:31,924 Some kind of National Security thing. There is nothing I can do. 353 00:25:33,294 --> 00:25:36,164 National Security? What are the allegations? 354 00:25:37,374 --> 00:25:38,804 I've told you everything I know. 355 00:25:40,804 --> 00:25:42,004 Thank you. 356 00:25:47,714 --> 00:25:49,044 Your mother called. 357 00:25:49,244 --> 00:25:50,914 The order came to move Jefferson. We're out of time. 358 00:25:51,114 --> 00:25:52,454 Okay, we go with your plan. 359 00:25:52,654 --> 00:25:54,784 Anissa, I want to save your dad as much as you, 360 00:25:54,984 --> 00:25:57,784 But you need to understand the tech we're using is a prototype, 361 00:25:57,794 --> 00:26:00,954 Put together in half a day with parts I cannibalized from the sanctum. 362 00:26:01,524 --> 00:26:02,594 And? 363 00:26:03,664 --> 00:26:04,964 It's untested. It may not work. 364 00:26:05,164 --> 00:26:06,034 But it might. 365 00:26:06,234 --> 00:26:07,364 Look, I can't lose my dad. 366 00:26:07,564 --> 00:26:09,164 And at this point, we're the only hope he's got. 367 00:26:10,604 --> 00:26:12,904 You have to do exactly as I tell you. One misstep- 368 00:26:13,104 --> 00:26:14,904 Ain't gonna be no missteps. 369 00:26:15,104 --> 00:26:16,904 Just walk me through it. I got this. 370 00:26:22,014 --> 00:26:24,814 I have one more lawyer to interview, and I'll get back to you. 371 00:26:25,654 --> 00:26:27,584 Okay. Thank you. 372 00:26:31,454 --> 00:26:33,494 Why can't he just Black Lightning his way out? 373 00:26:35,794 --> 00:26:38,264 You know, you're gonna have to learn that you can't 374 00:26:38,464 --> 00:26:40,934 Punch or superpower your way out of every problem. 375 00:26:46,904 --> 00:26:49,904 I know you're scared. It's okay to be scared. 376 00:26:51,374 --> 00:26:52,674 I'm not. 377 00:26:54,184 --> 00:26:56,084 Dad told me to be strong for you. 378 00:26:59,314 --> 00:27:02,224 It's okay to be strong and scared at the same time. 379 00:27:03,354 --> 00:27:04,754 It's called having sense. 380 00:27:09,694 --> 00:27:11,364 Well, what if we can't get him out? 381 00:27:12,694 --> 00:27:15,464 I mean, it does happen to people all the time, right? 382 00:27:24,974 --> 00:27:26,914 What if daddy never comes home? 383 00:27:29,414 --> 00:27:30,614 He will. 384 00:27:50,474 --> 00:27:52,274 You two, let's go. 385 00:27:52,474 --> 00:27:54,104 No. Not you. 386 00:28:08,384 --> 00:28:11,424 Hey, man, I'm trying to help you, but National Security directives? 387 00:28:11,624 --> 00:28:13,994 And top secret transfer orders? You a spy or something? 388 00:28:14,194 --> 00:28:15,624 What? No, I'm not. 389 00:28:15,824 --> 00:28:18,024 Look, Jeff, we're friends, we don't tell each other everything. 390 00:28:18,034 --> 00:28:21,864 But if you know of any reason this is going down, now is the time. 391 00:28:27,304 --> 00:28:28,504 I really don't know. 392 00:28:36,814 --> 00:28:38,754 Yeah, I'm still gonna help you. 393 00:28:38,954 --> 00:28:41,454 I was just hoping you would make it a little easier for me. 394 00:29:06,444 --> 00:29:07,314 What do you want? 395 00:29:07,514 --> 00:29:09,084 Come on in. Have a seat. 396 00:29:15,154 --> 00:29:17,384 "Follow the money." isn't that what they always say? 397 00:29:17,394 --> 00:29:19,494 Henderson, I don't have time for whatever this is. 398 00:29:19,694 --> 00:29:20,924 Oh, I think you do. 399 00:29:21,964 --> 00:29:23,164 I called in a lifetime of favors, 400 00:29:23,364 --> 00:29:25,294 But from what I could tell, 401 00:29:25,494 --> 00:29:27,194 You hit the lottery. 402 00:29:29,634 --> 00:29:30,764 I don't know what you're talking about. 403 00:29:32,134 --> 00:29:33,834 Your son has himself a new house. 404 00:29:33,844 --> 00:29:36,444 Contractor says he paid in cash. 405 00:29:36,644 --> 00:29:39,374 I wonder what the IRS would have to say about that? 406 00:29:41,014 --> 00:29:44,014 Now, look, I know there's a lot of money to be made with the badge. 407 00:29:44,214 --> 00:29:45,954 I got you dead to rights. 408 00:29:47,784 --> 00:29:50,024 But the good news is, I don't want you. 409 00:29:50,754 --> 00:29:52,394 I want Cayman. 410 00:29:54,224 --> 00:29:55,294 Now... 411 00:29:56,024 --> 00:29:57,464 How about you sit down? 412 00:30:11,614 --> 00:30:14,514 Monitoring three students who've ingested Green Light. 413 00:30:14,714 --> 00:30:16,644 No enhanced abilities observed. 414 00:30:25,724 --> 00:30:27,024 Whoa! 415 00:30:28,924 --> 00:30:31,764 Don't let anything get between you and the hologram, 416 00:30:31,964 --> 00:30:33,564 Or people will realize it's not really him. 417 00:30:33,764 --> 00:30:34,734 Okay. I got it. 418 00:30:34,934 --> 00:30:36,134 I'll turn it off for now. 419 00:30:36,804 --> 00:30:40,334 Get as much attention as you can, and I'll turn it back on. 420 00:30:41,044 --> 00:30:42,104 All right. 421 00:30:52,654 --> 00:30:54,914 Oh, my God. Look! It's thunder! 422 00:30:54,924 --> 00:30:56,054 Look at her! 423 00:30:56,254 --> 00:30:57,384 Oh, my God. 424 00:31:11,404 --> 00:31:13,874 Our reporters are on the ground in zone four, 425 00:31:14,074 --> 00:31:17,304 Where several residents have reported a disturbance. 426 00:31:32,124 --> 00:31:33,524 Black Lightning! Look, look, look! 427 00:31:33,724 --> 00:31:35,654 Look! It's Black Lightning and thunder! 428 00:31:41,104 --> 00:31:43,504 It's a good thing Freeland's power grid is so easy to hack. 429 00:31:54,184 --> 00:31:56,684 You're almost at the intersection. There. 430 00:32:02,124 --> 00:32:04,154 Damn! Don't let that car get between you. 431 00:32:04,354 --> 00:32:05,354 I know. 432 00:32:14,234 --> 00:32:15,164 Let's got, Black Lightning, let's go! 433 00:32:24,644 --> 00:32:25,774 It's crazy, man. 434 00:32:25,974 --> 00:32:28,344 I mean, it still bugs me when I see Black Lightning. 435 00:32:28,544 --> 00:32:31,244 Negro running around looking like a modern-day George Clinton. 436 00:32:31,254 --> 00:32:34,914 But now he got that fine-ass woman running around with him. 437 00:32:35,584 --> 00:32:37,054 Must be nice. 438 00:32:37,254 --> 00:32:38,924 I'm happy to see them both out here trying to help. 439 00:32:39,124 --> 00:32:40,224 Since they showed up, 440 00:32:40,424 --> 00:32:42,694 Less of these kids out here trippin' on that Green Light, 441 00:32:42,894 --> 00:32:43,994 That's for sure. Yeah. 442 00:32:44,194 --> 00:32:45,124 For sure. 443 00:34:10,284 --> 00:34:12,714 Glennon admitted to planting the evidence. 444 00:34:12,914 --> 00:34:14,114 You're being cleared for release. 445 00:34:17,054 --> 00:34:18,224 Thanks, brother. 446 00:34:19,094 --> 00:34:20,354 The next few rounds are on you. 447 00:34:21,664 --> 00:34:23,394 I was told you were down here. 448 00:34:24,194 --> 00:34:25,194 What are you doing? 449 00:34:25,394 --> 00:34:28,634 Police work. You should try it sometime. 450 00:34:28,834 --> 00:34:31,264 You just flushed your badge down the toilet, Henderson. 451 00:34:31,274 --> 00:34:33,934 Mr. Pierce, once you get dressed, you're free to go. 452 00:34:41,944 --> 00:34:42,944 Hey! 453 00:34:45,284 --> 00:34:47,014 What the hell? 454 00:34:47,024 --> 00:34:49,384 I'm embarrassed that it took me this long to do the right thing, 455 00:34:50,394 --> 00:34:52,894 Start weeding this place of all the rot. 456 00:34:54,064 --> 00:34:56,264 But once detective glennon got going, 457 00:34:56,464 --> 00:34:58,764 He had an awful lot to say, mainly about you. 458 00:34:58,964 --> 00:35:00,634 Don't play cop games with me. 459 00:35:01,704 --> 00:35:03,354 You know, who knew you were smart enough 460 00:35:03,554 --> 00:35:05,004 To seek out some shell corporations, 461 00:35:05,204 --> 00:35:07,174 But dumb enough to leave the paperwork in your house? 462 00:35:08,804 --> 00:35:11,944 You're under arrest. The officer will read you your rights. 463 00:35:12,974 --> 00:35:14,944 You're making a mistake, Henderson. 464 00:35:15,144 --> 00:35:17,314 Hey. You don't know how this town really works! 465 00:35:21,884 --> 00:35:23,454 Actually, I do. 466 00:35:31,764 --> 00:35:33,034 Daddy! 467 00:35:34,934 --> 00:35:36,234 I'm so happy you're home! 468 00:35:36,434 --> 00:35:39,974 Oh. Me, too, sweetie. Me, too. 469 00:35:41,604 --> 00:35:44,474 You know what? I'm hungry. Let's get some ice cream. 470 00:35:44,674 --> 00:35:47,514 Well, I guess we had our moment. Yeah. 471 00:36:09,864 --> 00:36:11,364 It's Uncle Gambi. 472 00:36:18,574 --> 00:36:20,044 Thanks for coming over. 473 00:36:21,984 --> 00:36:23,714 Anissa told me what you did. 474 00:36:24,954 --> 00:36:27,289 Did she tell you about the self-driving van? 475 00:36:27,489 --> 00:36:29,824 I'm really proud of the self-driving van. 476 00:36:31,254 --> 00:36:33,954 Do you think the ASA bought your hologram move? 477 00:36:33,964 --> 00:36:35,024 For now. 478 00:36:38,194 --> 00:36:39,564 Jefferson, I- 479 00:36:39,764 --> 00:36:44,164 Look, I don't know how things are going to be, moving forward. 480 00:36:45,234 --> 00:36:46,874 I don't expect you to forgive me. 481 00:36:48,744 --> 00:36:50,204 I might not be able to. 482 00:36:51,514 --> 00:36:54,014 But I still can't forget what you've done for me. 483 00:36:55,984 --> 00:36:57,444 For my family. 484 00:37:02,484 --> 00:37:05,754 I want to find a new balance. 485 00:37:07,194 --> 00:37:08,524 Somehow. 486 00:37:12,164 --> 00:37:13,394 Okay. 487 00:37:14,934 --> 00:37:16,964 Just let me know what you need from me. 488 00:37:18,134 --> 00:37:21,474 I need you to help me save those children. 489 00:37:22,974 --> 00:37:26,014 Revelations that renowned Garfield High principal, Jefferson Pierce 490 00:37:26,214 --> 00:37:29,384 Was framed by Freeland PD Deputy Chief Cayman. 491 00:37:29,584 --> 00:37:31,144 He has been completely exonerated, 492 00:37:31,154 --> 00:37:33,684 While Cayman and his cohorts are in custody. 493 00:37:33,884 --> 00:37:37,084 We go live now to the Freeland PD Press Conference. 494 00:37:37,094 --> 00:37:40,254 This is a new day in Freeland. 495 00:37:40,264 --> 00:37:44,964 For years, good folk have suffered from over or under-policing, 496 00:37:45,164 --> 00:37:48,149 From police brutality instead of public safety, 497 00:37:48,349 --> 00:37:51,334 And from corruption rather than professionalism. 498 00:37:51,534 --> 00:37:53,334 I am of this community, 499 00:37:53,534 --> 00:37:57,304 From this community, and devoted to this community. 500 00:37:58,414 --> 00:38:00,974 With the support of the police chief, 501 00:38:00,984 --> 00:38:04,184 I embrace my new role as Deputy Chief. 502 00:38:06,684 --> 00:38:08,954 And I promise the people of Freeland 503 00:38:09,154 --> 00:38:10,784 A better police department. 504 00:38:13,794 --> 00:38:16,464 So, Gambi, you're the eldest. 505 00:38:17,594 --> 00:38:18,864 Lead us? 506 00:38:23,564 --> 00:38:28,304 We are thankful for the companionship that warms our hearts, 507 00:38:28,504 --> 00:38:31,674 For the food that we're about to eat that will nourish our bodies, 508 00:38:33,514 --> 00:38:36,444 And we're thankful for your eternal protection which maintains our souls. 509 00:38:37,254 --> 00:38:38,384 Amen. 510 00:38:38,584 --> 00:38:39,514 Amen. 511 00:38:39,714 --> 00:38:40,814 Let's eat. 512 00:38:43,324 --> 00:38:44,384 Here you go. 513 00:38:44,394 --> 00:38:45,424 Thank you. 513 00:38:46,305 --> 00:39:46,172 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app