<P> Development on the series began in September 2016 when Fox ordered a pilot production commitment for Black Lightning . In February 2017 , Fox passed on the series , with it being picked up by The CW with a new script for the pilot . The CW officially ordered the series in May 2017 . Black Lightning is scheduled to premiere in 2018 during the 2017 -- 2018 season , for a 13 - episode run . </P>
<P> Development on the series began in September 2016 when Fox ordered a pilot production commitment for Black Lightning . In February 2017 , Fox passed on the series , with it being picked up by The CW with a new script for the pilot . The CW officially ordered the series in May 2017 . Black Lightning is scheduled to premiere in 2018 during the 2017 -- 2018 season , for a 13 - episode run . </P>
when does the show black lightning come out
when does the show black lightning come out
2018
2018