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Never trust a criminal... Until you have to.
Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
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Episode 1
The race to stop a terrorist begins in the premiere of this crime series about a most-wanted fugitive who works with a rookie FBI profiler to take down criminals and evildoers.
Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Jon BokenkampGuest stars Charles Baker, Chance Kelly, Jamie Jackson, Annet Mahendru, Ilfenesh Hadera, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Jeremy Beiler, Christine James Walker
Episode 2
Red and Liz go under cover to stop an assassin known as The Freelancer from killing his next target; Ressler and a recently re-hired CIA agent try to protect Red from a distance; Liz wonders what she should do about Tom and the mysterious box.
Directed by Jace AlexanderWritten by Jon BokenkampGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Jane Alexander, Daniel Sauli, Isabella Rossellini, Deborah S. Craig, Anastasia Barzee, Andrew Polk, Kaija Matiss
Episode 3
The FBI is on the hunt for a high-ranking Chinese spy, Wujing which Red claims has hired him to help decode a classified CIA transmission. Liz, posing as an FBI cryptographer goes with Red to decode the message while protecting US government secrets. Meanwhile, Liz proactively investigates Tom.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Lukas ReiterGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm, Rob Yang, Andrew Pang, David Andrew MacDonald, Susan Kelechi Watson, Deborah S. Craig
Episode 4
While continuing her investigation into the truth about Tom, Liz testifies against drug lord, Hector Lorca. Later another witness is abducted when he is forced to testify against the dangerous drug trafficker. Red’s interest is peaked and he informs the team that the witness may have been taken by "The Stewmaker" a man responsible for hundreds of missing and presumed dead people. Meanwhile, in an unlikely twist of events, Red and Ressler must work together for the first time.
Directed by Vincent MisianoWritten by Patrick Massett, John ZinmanGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Clifton Collins Jr., Maryann Plunkett, Sharon Washington, Tom Noonan, Deborah S. Craig, Louis Arcella, Mariann Aalda
Episode 5
Red and the FBI try to stop a dangerous messenger (Robert Knepper) whose appearance is unknown; Liz is thrust into a kidnapping plot.
Directed by Nick GomezWritten by John C. KelleyGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Graeme Malcolm, Barbara Schulz, Deborah S. Craig, Brian Tarantina, Robert Knepper, Jay Devore
Episode 6
Tom claims he is innocent and wants to turn the box into the FBI; Red's next target is a beautiful and deadly corporate terrorist (Margarita Levieva).
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Wendy WestGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm, Margarita Levieva, Derek Peith, Lars Gerhard, Robert C. Kirk
Episode 7
The FBI searches for the man responsible for a chemical attack on a subway; Liz wants to avoid Red after he implicated Tom.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Deborah S. Craig, Robert Sean Leonard, Amy Hargreaves, Aja Naomi King, Colby Minifie, Geraldine Hughes
Episode 8
When Red reveals a new name, Liz learns of a plot to destroy the country's financial system; Tom helps Liz when a loved one falls ill.
Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Amanda Kate ShumanGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm, Deborah S. Craig, Justin Kirk, Kelly Deadmon, Richard Bekins, Andrew Dice Clay
Episode 9
Anslo Garrick, the newest person on the blacklist, tries to capture Red; Liz is caught in an elevator.
Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Joe Carnahan, Joe Carnahan, Jason GeorgeGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Ritchie Coster, Deborah S. Craig, Tony Jeffries, Jonathan Wilde, Jennifer Kim, David Carranza
Episode 10
Liz infiltrates the blacksite and disarms the signal jammers to call in backup but runs into trouble along the way. The fate of Ressler hangs in the balance as Red tries to bargain with Anslo Garrick. Meanwhile, Tom becomes increasingly worried about Liz’ situation and the fate of Red is unknown.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Ritchie Coster, Emily Tremaine, Jane Alexander, Graeme Malcolm, Alan Alda
Episode 11
A serial killer from Liz's past strikes again while Red hunts for whoever betrayed him.
Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Amir Arison, Jane Alexander, Deborah S. Craig, Alan Alda, Frank Whaley, Shirley Roeca
Episode 12
Red informs the team that "The Alchemist" - a man who relies upon science to transform a person’s DNA - has been contracted to protect a well-known mob informant and his wife. As the team goes undercover to catch him, Liz finds herself on the hunt for an unlikely couple. Meanwhile Liz and Tom find themselves at another bump in their relationship and Ressler debates whether or not he should give his ex-girlfriend his blessing.
Directed by Vincent MisianoWritten by Anthony SparksGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Ryan O'Nan, Elisabeth Waterston, David Vadim, Dan McCabe, Emily Tremaine, Jeremiah Zinger
Episode 13
After a recent spate of abductions of babies from their mothers, Red informs Liz that the "Cyprus Agency" is the illegal adoption organization responsible. Coincidentally, Liz and Tom contemplate adoption of their own which fuels Liz to track down the organizations CEO, Owen Mallory.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Lukas ReiterGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Campbell Scott, James Murtaugh, Ezra Knight, Matthew Rauch, Beth Dixon
Episode 14
Liz helps Tom adjust to the impending adoption; Red reveals a woman from his past is a target; Red convinces Liz to pull of a heist at the Syrian Embassy.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Jim CampolongoGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jennifer Ehle, Zach Grenier, Jason Butler Harner, Rachel Brosnahan, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Danny Boushebel
Episode 15
Red believes he knows who was responsible for a prominent prosecutor's 12 year disappearance; Red investigates the woman who tempts Tom.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Dianne Wiest, Reed Birney, Trevor Long, Lance Reddick, Thomas Kopache, Robert Clohessy
Episode 16
One of Red's former associates, a crime lord, becomes the next target; Tom decides to confront Jolene.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Patrick Massett, Jon Bokenkamp, John Zinman, Joe Carnahan, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Emily Tremaine, Lance Reddick, Hoon Lee, Casey Siemaszko, James Colby, Hassan Johnson
Episode 17
After a cyber defense asset is stolen by a terrorist only known as Ivan, Red and Liz discover a cover-up; new evidence regarding Jolene's disappearance unravels some of the mystery surrounding Tom.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Amanda Kate Shuman, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Will Denton, Quinn Shephard, Frank Deal, Mark Ivanir, Alfredo Narciso
Episode 18
Red and the team search for a life insurance claim adjuster who talks people into becoming contract killers; Liz and Red try to uncover Tom's secrets.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Daniel VollGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Kelechi Watson, Damian Young, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Peter Scanavino, Jacqueline Antaramian, Clark Jackson
Episode 19
As the team tries to protect a target of the Pavlovich brothers -- specialists in abductions -- Red has a job of his own for the duo; Liz patiently pursues the truth about Tom.
Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Elizabeth BenjaminGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Stivi Paskoski, Goran Ivanovski, Renne Gjoni, James Biberi, Natalie Kim, Marc Damon Johnson
Episode 20
Red thinks the Kingmaker (Linus Roache), a strategist, is responsible when a politician in Prague is framed for murder; Liz uncovers a secret Red has been hiding.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Alan Alda, Linus Roache, Joseph Siravo, Mike Doyle, Jack Dimich, Michaela Waters
Episode 21
After discovering the truth behind her father's death, Liz refuses to work with Red, just as his situation grows desperate.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jason Butler Harner, Brennan Brown, Geraldine Hughes, Victor Cruz, Elizabeth Ward Land, John Glover
Episode 22
Liz is forced to reunite with Red in order to track down Berlin.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, J.R. Orci, Richard D'Ovidio, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jason Butler Harner, Alan Alda, Peter Stormare, Andrew Howard, Misha Kuznetsov, Yevgeniy Dekhtyar
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
James SpaderRaymond 'Red' Reddington
Megan BooneElizabeth Keen
Diego KlattenhoffDonald Ressler
Hisham TawfiqDembe Zuma
Ryan EggoldTom Keen
Anya BanerjeeSiya Malik
Harry LennixHarold Cooper
Parminder NagraMeera Malik
NBCUnited States
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Davis EntertainmentUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
