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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 his criminal empire in ruins, Red enlists Liz in a plan to earn cash and deliver a new Blacklister to the Task Force.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Amy Spanger, Steve Grodewald, Tyler Bunch, Jason Martin, Callum Adams, Gary Private, Orville Mendoza
Episode 2
Liz and the Task Force join Red on an international adventure in pursuit of a billionaire who moonlights as a high end art thief. Meanwhile, Dembe chases a lead and Tom seeks outside help in identifying the remains in the suitcase.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Lukas Reiter, Jon BokenkampGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Owain Yeoman, Riann Steele, Caprice Benedetti, Delphi Harrington, Peter Albrink, Richard Clodfelter, Lawrence Jansen
Episode 3
While the Task Force investigates a series of suspicious police shootings, Agent Ressler is distracted by increasing external pressures. With his back up against the wall, Red drafts Tom in executing an elaborate plan to help re-establish his criminal reputation.
Directed by Adam WeisingerWritten by Jonathan Shapiro, Taylor MartinGuest stars Ryan Eggold, James Carpinello, Sarah Wynter, Aaron Serotsky, Brian Wiles, James Moses Black, Karl Miller, Nikiya Mathis
Episode 4
Liz and the Task Force hunt for an elusive criminal who will stop at nothing to destroy some of the world's most precious treasures. Meanwhile, a surprise encounter leads a cash-strapped Red toward a new business opportunity, and Tom takes action to investigate the bones in the suitcase.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Noah SchechterGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Karl Miller, Poorna Jagannathan, Lenny Venito, Geoffrey Owens, C. David Johnson, Rezeta Veliu, Alicia Minshew
Episode 5
When Red provides exclusive intel on an international terrorist, it puts Liz and the Task Force on a collision course with a rival unit from the CIA. Meanwhile, Red and Hawkins lay the groundwork for their new business venture, and Tom goes undercover in search of information.
Directed by Kurt KuenneWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Karl Miller, Boris McGiver, Aida Turturro, Fredric Lehne, Erin Cummings, Ana Nogueira, Mourad Zaoui
Episode 6
While Cooper enlists Red on a case of personal importance, Ressler leads the Task Force on a mission to stop the resurgence of once-dormant murder-for-hire ring. Determined to find answers, Tom disregards a warning to halt his investigation into the suitcase.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Carla KettnerGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Ana Nogueira, Kevin J. O'Connor, Johanna Day, David Alford, Brian D. Coats, Robbie Tann, Justin Walker White
Episode 7
Red and the Task Force place Dembe undercover to infiltrate an international human smuggling organization, but when communication is lost, they must intervene. Meanwhile, Tom's investigation into the suitcase lands him in grave danger.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Lukas ReiterGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Karl Miller, Jonny Coyne, Ana Nogueira, David Alford, Nick Tate, Kevin Ryan, Stephen Conrad Moore
Episode 8
Tom goes missing and Liz desperately retraces his steps to find him. Red's hunt for the suitcase of bones leads to lives being changed forever.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Karl Miller, Jonny Coyne, Ana Nogueira, David Alford, Happy Anderson, Lance Henriksen, Wade Mylius
Episode 9
Liz abandons her old life and seeks out a fresh start in a place where no one knows her history, her name, or the depths of her grief. When an unexpected threat finds her, she is forced to draw on her emotional and physical strength in a brutal fight for survival.
Directed by Michael CaraccioloWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Famke Janssen, William Mapother, Jay Wilkison, Jon DeVries, P.J. Sosko, Danny Wolohan, Kimiye Corwin, Christopher Halladay
Episode 10
When Red directs the Task Force to find a Blacklister who uses his position of power to sell sensitive information, Ressler finds himself at risk of exposure. Meanwhile, Liz plans her next move.
Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Noah SchechterGuest stars James Carpinello, Jonny Coyne, J. Alphonse Nicholson, David Hywel Baynes, Happy Anderson, Evan Parke, Alysia Reiner, Robert Eli
Episode 11
When Red goes on the hunt for a legendary treasure, he draws the attention of Abraham Stern, a cunning manipulator who has devoted his life - and the lives of many innocents - to recovering the fortune that is his birthright. Meanwhile, Liz's quest sends her down a dark path, leading her to study the methods of one of the Blacklist's most dangerous criminals.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, Dave Metzger, Jon BokenkampGuest stars Clark Middleton, Nathan Lane, Genson Blimline, Aida Turturro, Jonathan Holtzman, Happy Anderson, Evan Parke, Michael Mastro
Episode 12
As Liz works with Red to hunt for Tom's killers, she begins to question his motives. The Task Force enlists the help of one arsonist to catch another.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars C. Thomas Howell, Steffanie Leigh, Katherine Kell, Emily Kell, Jonny Coyne, Alex Shimizu, Anzu Lawson, Michael J Rogers
Episode 13
When bodies are discovered in abandoned woods, Red points the Task Force toward The Invisible Hand, a group that targets those whose actions are morally reprehensible yet fully legal. Meanwhile, Red steps in to assist one of his employees, and Liz discovers a major clue about Tom's investigation.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Jonny Coyne, Brian Dennehy, Joe Cummings, Evan Parke, Steven Boyer, Patch Darragh, Lenny Venito, Patricia Kalember
Episode 14
Red assists the Task Force in tracking a mysterious Blacklister who carefully develops airtight alibis for murderous clients. Meanwhile, Liz's reinstatement at the FBI hinges on an evaluation with a psychotherapist.
Directed by Christine GeeWritten by Kelli JohnsonGuest stars John Noble, Martha Plimpton, Jonny Coyne, David Hywel Baynes, David Call, Evan Parke, Marcia DeBonis, Timothy Sekk
Episode 15
As Liz continues tracking Tom's killers, Red tries to solve a tax issue in his money laundering. Meanwhile, Aram goes out to the field when the Task Force investigates a viral outbreak.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Carla KettnerGuest stars C. Thomas Howell, Michael Aronov, Jonny Coyne, Evan Parke, Shane Patrick, Liza J. Bennett, Michael Countryman, Regina Taylor
Episode 16
As Liz investigates new details in a cold case from her early work as an FBI profiler, she explores her darker impulses in therapy with Dr. Fulton. The Task Force takes action to bring down Tom's killers within the legal system, while Red takes a different approach to closing in on Ian Garvey.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Taylor MartinGuest stars Martha Plimpton, Jonny Coyne, Erik LaRay Harvey, Octavio Gómez Berríos, Esau Pritchett, Megan Byrne, James Ciccone, Michael Lewis
Episode 17
When an associate of the Nash Syndicate is murdered, Red sets Liz and the Task Force on the case in order to recover evidence crucial to bringing down Ian Garvey. Meanwhile, Aram considers a step forward in his relationship with Samar.
Directed by Michael CaraccioloWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Peter Rini, Jonny Coyne, Teddy Coluca, Shane Patrick, Jared Johnston, James Waterston, Jearnest Corchado, Agneeta Thacker
Episode 18
In an attempt to apply pressure to Ian Garvey, Red and the Task Force head to Paris to track down a prominent heroin supplier for the Nash Syndicate. Distrustful of Red's agenda, Liz takes her own path in going after Garvey.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Alia Attallah, Celeste Den, Jonny Coyne, Fiona Dourif, Deirdre Lovejoy, Bernard White, Rick Holmes, Pierre Epstein
Episode 19
Liz uses intel from an unexpected source to force Red to uncover the secrets he holds. Red initiates a plan to retrieve the duffel bag of bones.
Directed by Cort HesslerWritten by Carla Kettner, Katie BockesGuest stars John Noble, Jonny Coyne, Fiona Dourif, Genson Blimline, Jonathan Holtzman, Lenny Venito, Shane Patrick, Jared Johnston
Episode 20
An unidentified young girl reappears and the team tries to find her connection to the secret Red is hiding. When her family steps in to protect their own secrets, the investigation turns into a race to save the girl's life.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jon BokenkampGuest stars Alicia Minshew, Bob Gunton, Michael Aronov, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Caroline Hewitt, Fiona Dourif, Pamela Dunlap, Shane Patrick
Episode 21
Samar lands in the crosshairs of an unconventional Blacklister, and Aram and the task force spring into action to find her before it's too late. Red journeys to Costa Rica to prevent the duffel bag of bones from being sold at an underground auction.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Sean Hennen, Carla KettnerGuest stars Bob Gunton, Michael Aronov, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Teddy Coluca, Caroline Lagerfelt, Jeremy Gram Weaver, José Zúñiga, Jeffrey Bean
Episode 22
Liz and Red face off in a climactic race to find a Blacklister in possession of the duffel bag of bones, forcing the truth about the bones to finally come to light.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, John EisendrathGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Julian Sands, John Waters, Brian Dennehy, Fiona Dourif, Teddy Coluca, Genson Blimline, Jordan Gelber
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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