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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 22, 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
With the FBI hunting Liz for the murder of the attorney general, she and Red go on the run. Red reaches out to a contact for help fleeing the city.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Aaron Yoo, David Strathairn
Episode 2
With Ressler in hot pursuit, Liz only has Red to trust; Red asks a lawyer named Marvin Gerard for help with a hostage situation. The FBI wants to force Cooper out of the task force.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier, Daniel Knauf, Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Fisher Stevens
Episode 3
Liz and Red take a detour to the Midwest. Ressler, Aram and Samar accidentally uncover what could turn into a global food crisis. Cooper seeks help from an unexpected source.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Don Harvey, Paul Reubens, Cindy Katz, Clark Middleton, Eric Bryant
Episode 4
Red enlists a task force to locate the Djinn, an enigmatic woman who fulfills revenge fantasies. Red and Liz believe the Djinn can lead them to the Cabal and help them exonerate Liz.
Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Paul Reubens, Christina Cole, Christine Tawfik, Ned Van Zandt, Peter Vack, David Diaan
Episode 5
Red and the FBI come together to protect Liz when a huge reward for her capture attracts attention from assassins.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Dawn DeNoonGuest stars Susan Blommaert, Paul Reubens, Peter Vack, David Strathairn, Edi Gathegi, Adriane Lenox, Conor Leslie, Andy Dylan
Episode 6
Red and Liz catch wind that Andras Halmi, a trusted advisor of The Director, has gone missing. In pursuit of Halmi, Red and Liz narrowly escape a violent confrontation. Meanwhile, Tom ends up in a brutal "Fight Club" to find the one man he thinks will be able to exonerate Liz.
Directed by Ami Canaan MannWritten by Dave ThomasGuest stars Peter Vack, David Strathairn, Edi Gathegi, Conor Leslie, Harris Yulin, Andrew Divoff, Christine Lahti, Fisher Stevens
Episode 7
A family tragedy in Samar's past resurfaces when the Task Force hunt for an elusive international terrorist. The FBI and the Cabal gain significant ground in their search for Liz and Red. Meanwhile, Tom encounters complications in his plan to exonerate Liz.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars David Strathairn, Edi Gathegi, Andrew Divoff, Oded Fehr, Sammy Sheik, Christine Lahti, Valarie Pettiford, Nadia Affolter
Episode 8
Red and Liz are unexpectedly separated from each other when Red falls into a dangerous situation. Samar makes a risky decision to help Liz while Tom and Cooper continue on their expedition to exonerate Liz.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Brian StudlerGuest stars Edi Gathegi, Adriane Lenox, Andrew Divoff, Marcus Hester, Luke Robertson, Kieran Mulcare, Danielle Burgess, Joe Tippett
Episode 9
Liz awaits trial as Red and Aram take risky measures to protect her.
Directed by Mary LambertWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars David Strathairn, Edi Gathegi, Andrew Divoff, Tony Plana, Dan Domingues, Valarie Pettiford, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 10
The Cabal prepares to assassinate Liz, triggering Red's call to the task force to outmaneuver the Cabal in a bid to exonerate her. Red delivers a final ultimatum.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Lukas ReiterGuest stars Susan Blommaert, David Strathairn, Andrew Divoff, Tony Plana, Charlayne Woodard, Bazzel Baz, Kathleen McNenny, Tibor Feldman
Episode 11
With her name finally cleared, Liz attempts to reclaim her former life. Red works with the task force to infiltrate an assembly of high-level criminals at large in a rare, risky opportunity to capture the heads of the world's most lethal organized crime syndicates.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Daniel KnaufGuest stars Susan Blommaert, Jake Weber, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Vincenzo Amato, Lisa B. Tharps, Kristian Nekrasov, Leajato Amara Robinson
Episode 12
When an associate of Red's is killed with a rare medieval device, Red realizes a lethal vigilante group from the Middle Ages has been resurrected; Liz considers her next move after receiving shocking news.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Vincent AngellGuest stars Anthony Carrigan, Kevin Weisman, David Pittu, Maury Ginsberg, Michael Cullen, Caitlin Mehner, Andrew Dolan, Tim Barker
Episode 13
Red and Liz work with the taskforce to stop a negotiator who has resurfaced to unite two rival crime families. Tom reconnects with a former flame.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Vincent Angell, Nicole Phillips, Adam Sussman, Nicole PhillipsGuest stars Margarita Levieva, Tony Shalhoub, Gerardo Rodriguez, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Stephanie Szostak, Vincent Curatola, Molly Price, Ronald Guttman
Episode 14
After a missing child that has been presumed dead turns up alive, Red and Liz work with the taskforce to search for a dangerous woman who may be kidnapping children. Meanwhile, Tom faces shocking consequences after his plan to help Liz goes awry.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Taylor MartinGuest stars Margarita Levieva, Celia Weston, Quincy Tyler Bernstine
Episode 15
After the founder of a successful internet start-up is found dead, Red recognizes the crime scene as the work of a notorious killer. Liz and the task force work with Red to track the murderer through a dangerous underground news source. Meanwhile, Tom faces a life threatening situation, while Liz considers options for her baby.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Dave MetzgerGuest stars Piter Marek
Episode 16
After a State Department official is found dead in Beijing, Red and Liz link the murder to a secret keeper known as "The Caretaker," who maintains an impenetrable safety deposit vault for criminals. Red and Liz work with the task force to find the Caretaker and his collection of lethal and classified secrets. Meanwhile, Tom makes a risky decision, while Liz persists on her quest to find out more about her mother.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Dave ThomasGuest stars Nikki M. James, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 17
After Red learns that a tactical nuclear weapon is being targeted by thieves, it's a race against the clock as the task force struggles to stop them -- and prevent an imminent nuclear disaster. Meanwhile, Tom and Liz make a decision that will change their relationship forever.
Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by Brian StudlerGuest stars Margarita Levieva, Edi Gathegi, Lance Henriksen, Leslie Hendrix
Episode 18
A team member falls into grave danger due to a tragedy, leading the task force to rely on Red and his unorthodox methods. Meanwhile, an unforeseen complication impacts Tom and Liz.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Susan Blommaert, Edi Gathegi, Piter Marek
Episode 19
When a mysterious woman running from unknown assailants accidentally crosses paths with Reddington, he assists her in fighting her attackers.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Daniel KnaufGuest stars Lotte Verbeek, Piter Marek
Episode 20
After an unexpected loss devastates the FBI task force, they must track down their assailants; a mysterious group whose agents operate using a worldwide satellite network. Meanwhile, Reddington is forced to confront a ghost from his past -- one who knows many of Red's secrets.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Dawn DeNoonGuest stars Susan Blommaert, Famke Janssen, Brian Dennehy, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 21
When Reddington links an elegant, powerful and extremely dangerous woman to the recent tragic events, the task force is forced to play a deadly cat and mouse game to stop her before she strikes again.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Vincent Angell, Brian Studler, Daniel Cerone, Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Erik McKay, Famke Janssen, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 22
The FBI task force's hunt for revenge nears its endgame. As Reddington and the team close in on the mysterious arch-criminal responsible for recent tragic events, they're forced to operate outside their comfort zone – and outside the law – in order to take down their enemy once and for all.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, J.R. Orci, John EisendrathGuest stars Tawny Cypress, Famke Janssen, Ulrich Thomsen
Episode 23
As Reddington and the task force close in on the person responsible for Liz's death, a shocking betrayal leaves them racing to save one of their own.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Lukas Reiter, J.R. OrciGuest stars Susan Blommaert, Ulrich Thomsen, Piter Marek
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
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