<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 . The first season premiered on January 16 , 2018 , for a 13 - episode run . On April 2 , 2018 , The CW renewed the show for a second season . </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 . The first season premiered on January 16 , 2018 , for a 13 - episode run . On April 2 , 2018 , The CW renewed the show for a second season . </P>
when does black lightning start on the cw
when does black lightning start on the cw
January 16 , 2018
January 16 , 2018