Series synopsis
The Blacklist is an American drama crime mystery television series that premiered on NBC on September 23, 2013. It ended on July 13, 2023. It was created by Jon Bokenkamp. It stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff and Hisham Tawfiq.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Premise: Never trust a criminal... Until you have to.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James Spader as Raymond 'Red' Reddington
- Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen
- Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler
- Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma
- Ryan Eggold as Tom Keen
- Anya Banerjee as Siya Malik
- Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper
- Parminder Nagra as Meera Malik
Supporting cast
- Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai
- Laura Sohn as Alina Park
- Susan Blommaert as Mr. Kaplan
- Mozhan Navabi as Samar Navabi
- Sarah MacDonnell as Waitress
Guest cast
- Ritchie Coster as Anslo Garrick
- Ryan O'Nan as Eric Trettel
- Elisabeth Waterston as Mrs. Trettel
- David Vadim as Pytor Madrczyk
- Dan McCabe as Borochov
- Emily Tremaine as Audrey Bidwell
- Campbell Scott as Owen Mallory / Michael Shaw
- James Murtaugh as Charles Lassiter
- Ezra Knight as Dr. Gideon Hadley
- Matthew Rauch as Ted Caldwell
- Beth Dixon as Jill Lassiter
- Joseph Adams as Medical Examiner
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 229 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 11 | September 10, 2013 | October 21, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 22 | September 23, 2013 | |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 22, 2014 | May 14, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 23 | October 1, 2015 | May 19, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 22, 2016 | May 18, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 27, 2017 | May 16, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 22 | January 3, 2019 | May 17, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 19 | October 4, 2019 | May 15, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 22 | November 13, 2020 | June 23, 2021 |
| Season 9 | 22 | October 21, 2021 | May 27, 2022 |
| Season 10 | 22 | February 26, 2023 | July 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chosen One Preview of the upcoming season. |
September 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
A Look Ahead Showrunners Jon Bokenkamp and John Eisendrath along with Co-Executive Producer Lukas Reiter give us a few tantalizing hints of what's to come for Red, Liz and the task force in Season 2. |
August 25, 2014 |
| 3 |
Behind the Blacklist: Season 2 Hosted by Amir Arison, “Behind The Blacklist: Season II” is a fun peek behind the curtain of this international television hit, presented through entertaining interviews with cast and creators sharing their “insider” stories, and exciting clip packages that feature everything fans love about THE BLACKLIST -- incredible action, colorful villains, evolving characters, unpredictable storylines, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. The special will conclude with the world-premiere of an eye popping :90 trailer, which will exclusively utilize new footage. |
January 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lord Baltimore 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. |
September 22, 2014 |
| 2 |
Monarch Douglas Bank 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. |
September 29, 2014 |
| 3 |
Dr. James Covington 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. |
October 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Troll Farmer 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. |
October 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
Marvin Gerard 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. |
October 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Eli Matchett 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. |
October 15, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Esteban After Liz is abducted by a man claiming to be her father, Red sets out to find her at any cost. Meanwhile, the Task Force grapples with the shocking news that Liz is still alive. |
September 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mato Red enlists Tom and the Task Force to help track a notorious bounty hunter who may know Alexander Kirk's next move. Meanwhile, Liz struggles to decide if Kirk is trustworthy. |
September 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Miles McGrath Red and the Task Force take extreme measures to hunt down one of Alexander Kirk's allies, Miles McGrath, a "criminal incubator" who finances crimes for profit. Meanwhile, Liz learns more about her family. |
October 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Smokey Putnum With his criminal empire in ruins, Red enlists Liz in a plan to earn cash and deliver a new Blacklister to the Task Force. |
September 27, 2017 |
| 2 |
Greyson Blaise 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. |
October 4, 2017 |
| 3 |
Miss Rebecca Thrall 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. |
October 11, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Hans Koehler Red presents the Task Force with a Blacklist case searching for a plastic surgeon who creates new identities for wanted criminals. Liz and her sister, Jennifer, secretly investigate the events that took place the night the real Raymond Reddington died. |
January 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Corsican As Liz and the Task Force race to stop an imminent bombing by an elusive Blacklister, Red has an encounter that will change the trajectory of his life forever. |
January 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Pharmacist While Liz and the Task Force track a notorious underground biohacker, Red initiates a strategy to extricate himself from a problematic position. Meanwhile, Cooper's integrity is tested with a difficult choice. |
January 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Louis T. Steinhil (1) After being abducted by Katarina Rostova, Raymond "Red" Reddington finds himself alone in hostile territory unsure of who, if anyone, he can trust. With few leads to go on, Liz and the Task Force venture into unknown danger as they race to find him. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Louis T. Steinhil: Conclusion (2) Liz, Dembe and the Task Force continue to search for Red. Red attempts to escape his abductors with help from a surprise ally, but discovers he is not Katarina Rostova's only target in her hunt for information. |
October 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
Les Fleurs du Mal Aram goes undercover to infiltrate a secret society of wealthy thrill-seekers, whose entertainment hinges upon spectacular acts of violence. Meanwhile, Red tries to negotiate with a former associate involved in the Townsend Directive, while Katarina Rostova takes steps to insinuate herself into Liz's life. |
October 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roanoke Red directs the task force to investigate Roanoke, a legendary criminal who orchestrates elaborate extractions. Meanwhile, Liz works to hatch a secret plan with her mother, Katarina Rostova. |
November 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Katarina Rostova: Conclusion As Liz pushes a source for answers, Red and the task force grapple with the implications of her actions. Tensions boil over and a drastic action is taken, which will change Red and Liz's relationship forever. |
November 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
16 Ounces Fueled by his betrayal, Elizabeth Keen seeks vengeance on Reddington. |
January 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Skinner (1) In the two years following the death of Elizabeth Keen, Raymond Reddington and the members of the FBI Task Force have disbanded with Reddington's whereabouts unknown. When one of their own is injured in the line of duty, however, the Task Force is drawn back together to bring down a conspiracy that could shatter global security. |
October 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Skinner: Conclusion (2) A kidnapping poses a test for the capabilities of the Task Force as they contend with a mysterious pirating organization. |
October 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
The SPK A new case involving stolen artifacts reunites Red with a former blacklister. Aram faces a difficult decision. |
November 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Night Owl Six months after Wujing's escape from custody, Reddington mysteriously resurfaces in Manhattan amidst an explosion. When a former Blacklister is found at the scene, the Task Force begins to investigate a larger conspiracy at play. |
February 26, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Whaler The Task Force works to infiltrate a high-stakes poker game tied to Wujing with the help of new team member Siya Malik. Red and Cooper have opposing tactics when Agnes is bullied at school. |
March 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Four Guns An assassination attempt on Sen. Panabaker leads the Task Force to a group of renowned pickpockets. Red sends a dangerous gift to an old friend in custody. |
March 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2013 |
| Last aired | July 13, 2023 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |