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.
Roanoke (Episode 1) 6.8
Writer: Daniel Cerone
Air date: 2020-11-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Katarina Rostova: Conclusion (Episode 2) 7.5
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2020-11-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
16 Ounces (Episode 3) 6.9
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2021-01-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Fueled by his betrayal, Elizabeth Keen seeks vengeance on Reddington.
Elizabeth Keen (Episode 4) 6.6
Writer: Sean Hennen
Air date: 2021-01-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: As Red and the task force search for Liz, she sets a new plan in motion that has catastrophic consequences.
The Fribourg Confidence (Episode 5) 7.5
Writer: Noah Schechter
Air date: 2021-02-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force investigates an organization of bank robbers with a special expertise in stealing from other criminals. An old blacklist case resurfaces.
The Wellstone Agency (Episode 6) 7.8
Writer: Kelli Johnson
Air date: 2021-02-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Red and Dembe go to great lengths to fulfill the final wishes of a dear friend. Aram goes undercover as an interpreter to a company that provides services to criminals, while Park helps a friend in trouble.
Chemical Mary (Episode 7) 7.6
Writer: Daniel Cerone
Air date: 2021-02-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force must race to stop simultaneous danger presented by two blacklisters. Cooper approaches a congressman for intel.
Ogden Greeley (Episode 8) 7.1
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2021-02-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force investigates the apparent disappearance of a defense contractor. Cooper receives an unexpected offer and Red makes a connection.
The Cyranoid (Episode 9) 7.3
Writer: T Cooper
Air date: 2021-03-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force is thrown for a loop when they encounter a nefarious enterprise that provides doppelgängers for criminals. Red scrambles to counteract a bold move by Liz.
Dr. Laken Perillos (Episode 10) 7.5
Writer: Aiah Samba
Air date: 2021-03-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Red and Dembe land in peril when Townsend deploys a torture specialist who uses unorthodox methods to interrogate her victims.
Captain Kidd (Episode 11) 7.5
Writer: Sam Christopher
Air date: 2021-03-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force attempts to stop an abduction by searching for a "treasure man" who uses geocaching to hide illicit goods and facilitate transactions between otherwise warring criminal factions.
Rakitin (Episode 12) 7.4
Writer: John Eisendrath
Air date: 2021-04-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The task force's determination to identify a Russian asset in the U.S. government puts Cooper and Reddington in increasingly treacherous positions.
Anne (Episode 13) 7.5
Writer: Sean Hennen
Air date: 2021-04-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Red enjoys a quiet visit with a friend at her home in rural America.
Misère (Episode 14) 7.2
Writer: Jon Bokenkamp
Air date: 2021-04-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy.
The Russian Knot (Episode 15) 7.5
Writer: Katie Bockes
Air date: 2021-04-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The Task Force hatches a plan to steal a Soviet-era cipher machine needed to decrypt coded messages. Townsend puts Liz's loyalty to the test. Red and Dembe are called to an unexpected meeting.
Nicholas Obenrader (Episode 16) 7.2
Writer: Taylor Martin
Air date: 2021-05-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Liz and the Task Force track new leads in their investigation of N-13, while Red takes steps to infiltrate Townsend's criminal organization.
Ivan Stepanov (Episode 17) 7.4
Writer: David Merritt II
Air date: 2021-05-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Red tries desperately to rescue an old friend at all costs, while Liz and Townsend conduct an interrogation.
The Protean (Episode 18) 7.3
Writer: Justine Neubarth
Air date: 2021-05-21
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The Task Force springs into action to stop an elusive assassin on Liz's trail.
Balthazar "Bino" Baker (Episode 19) 7.5
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2021-05-28
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Hoping to move some precious cargo quietly, Red enlists the assistance of an enforcer who specializes in transporting items through an underground network.
Godwin Page (Episode 20) 7.6
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2021-06-04
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Liz, Red and Dembe are forced to work together to survive an attack from Townsend. Cooper and the Task Force attempt to de-escalate the increasing danger to all.
Nachalo (Episode 21) 7.2
Writer: Lukas Reiter
Air date: 2021-06-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Reddington takes Liz to the mysterious epicenter of his empire, their shared past reveals itself and long buried secrets are divulged.
Konets (Episode 22) 7.6
Writer: Jon Bokenkamp
Air date: 2021-06-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Reddington makes a disturbing request to Liz in exchange for the truth about his identity.
