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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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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
While continuing to battle Berlin, Red faces a new threat in the form of Lord Baltimore. A figure from Red's past returns. Liz tries to move on after her showdown with Tom.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Krysten Ritter, Mary-Louise Parker, Hwalan Shub
Episode 2
A robbery provides Red with an opportunity to take down a questionable bank. Liz questions Red's intentions during the course of her investigation. An impressive addition is made to Cooper's team.
Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Amanda Kate Shuman, Jon Bokenkamp, Kristen Reidel, Daniel KnaufGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Susan Blommaert, Peter Stormare, Aaron Lazar, Chris Kipiniak, Mary-Louise Parker
Episode 3
When a body is found missing a heart, Liz and Ressler join forces with Samar Navabi to investigate Dr. Covington's operation. Red and an associate try to take advantage of an opportunity in Indonesia.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Susan Blommaert, John Nielsen, Megan McLain, Paul Reubens, Ron Cephas Jones, Brian Edwards
Episode 4
Red thinks a dangerous sociopsychological experiment may be taking place when several previously nonviolent citizens become killers. Red has a complicated proposition for Naomi and her husband.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Mike OstrowskiGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Darren Lipari, Paul Reubens, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Collins, David Costabile, Hal Ozsan, Lee Tergesen
Episode 5
The team targets an eco-terrorist cell seeking a deadly weapon. Liz attempts to lose her guardian. Red resorts to manipulation to pursue a special someone.
Directed by Paul A. Edwards, Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Kristen Reidel, Jim Campolongo, Adam Sussman, Adam SussmanGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Geoffrey Cantor, Katrina Lenk, Scottie Thompson, Amber Skye Noyes, Michael Laurence
Episode 6
Liz asks Red for information about deadly wildlife poachers after a mutilated corpse washes ashore. Ressler forms a dangerous habit.
Directed by David PlattWritten by Daniel KnaufGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, James Chen, Joseph Harrell, Mauricio Ovalle, Marlon Perrier, Phyllis Somerville, Scottie Thompson
Episode 7
A plot for revenge emerges after an Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated. Liz and Ressler wind up in a predicament.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Peter Stormare, Waleed Zuaiter, Scottie Thompson, Dante Nero, Jordan Lage, Ramsey Faragallah
Episode 8
Red's plans for Berlin take a sudden turn after he finds out that he was manipulated by the latest Blacklister to avenge Red.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Alan Alda, Peter Stormare, Alon Aboutboul, Hwalan Shub
Episode 9
When Red is arrested and taken to a secret detention facility, Liz and the task force set out to save him before he disappears forever. At the facility, Red encounters a thief with whom he shares a complicated history.
Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, J.R. Orci, John EisendrathGuest stars Ryan Eggold, David Strathairn, Janel Moloney, Ron Perlman
Episode 10
As chaos ensues at the Factory, leaving the fate of Red and the task force unknown, Cooper struggles to rescue his team from the detention facility. It’s a race against time to prevent Luther Braxton attaining confidential information.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jim Campolongo, Mike Ostrowski, Kristen Reidel, Vincent AngellGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, David Strathairn, David Gautreaux, Janel Moloney, Ron Perlman
Episode 11
When an undercover CIA agent is kidnapped by a band of separatists in Uzbekistan, the task force sets a rescue mission in motion. Red informs Liz and Ressler that they are up against a very dangerous former associate.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Arian Moayed, Zarif Kabier
Episode 12
When Red tips Liz off about the disappearance of a polygamous cult leader with dangerous shipping containers buried on his property, the task force sets out to investigate. Red utilizes his sources to appease Fitch’s last words and tries to track down his hidden safe.
Directed by David PlattWritten by Vincent Angell, Daniel KnaufGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney, Gaten Matarazzo, Aidan Fiske, Mary B. McCann
Episode 13
Red helps Liz and the task force find a killer -- the Deer Hunter -- who tracks victims like prey.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Amanda Kate ShumanGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Geoffrey Cantor, Amanda Plummer, Michael Kostroff, Peter McRobbie, Dolores Rice, Dante Nero
Episode 14
A former paramour involves Reddington in a deadly game with a wealthy, powerful family dynasty whose ill-begotten fortune was amassed from an underground auction of human and material contraband. Meanwhile, Tom takes on a new mission.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney, Matthew Miniero
Episode 15
When Agent Keen is questioned in court as a suspect in the murder of the DC Harbormaster, her unusual relationship with Red and their task force falls under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Red enlists Cooper and Ressler to locate "The Major," a dangerous former associate who is key in keeping Liz out of prison.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold
Episode 16
Evidence mounts against Liz in a murder case, triggering Red and Ressler's efforts to clear her name by tracking down the recently vanished Tom Keen.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by J.R. Orci, Lukas Reiter, Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, J.R. Orci, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney
Episode 17
The task force tracks a scientist who abducts disabled patients to conduct experiments on immortality. Now back in Washington, DC, Tom scrambles to save himself from new enemies.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney
Episode 18
The task force tracks a provocative female Blacklister, a frame-up artist who targets the wealthy elite. Tom pleads for Liz's help. Red pressures Liz for the Fulcrum, claiming it's now a matter of life and death.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Vincent Angell, Daniel KnaufGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Susan Blommaert, David Strathairn, Hani Avital, Ana de la Reguera
Episode 19
Red fights for his life while the task force races to track down a mysterious figure from his past while Tom provides help in an unexpected way.
Directed by Michael WaxmanWritten by Brandon Margolis, Jim Campolongo, Brandon Sonnier, Kristen ReidelGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Susan Blommaert, Reed Birney, David Strathairn, Piter Marek
Episode 20
After decoding the information that is embedded in The Fulcrum, Red is determined to stop the imminent threat. Meanwhile, the task force discovers that deceased bodies of Chinese-American women are being smuggled out of the country under false identities. Liz continues to search for answers about her past after discovering a picture hidden in Red's secret flat.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney, David Strathairn
Episode 21
Following intel from Red, the FBI find themselves one-step behind the most dangerous Russian Assassin, Karakurt, an enemy on U.S. soil. To avoid catastrophe, Liz and Ressler meet with Russian Counter-Intelligence who offer insight not only on Karakurt, but also on the identity of Liz’s mother. Cooper finds himself in a compromising position.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Daniel KnaufGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Reed Birney
Episode 22
Liz realizes she is being framed by The Cabal forcing Red to use his connections to help her clear her name. As Cooper receives shocking news, Ressler, Samar, and Aram must decide who on the task force can still be trusted.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Hisham Tawfiq, Ryan Eggold, Susan Blommaert, Reed Birney, David Strathairn, Daniel Keith
Episode information updated Sep 19, 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
