The Best Episodes of The Blacklist

Alone in a foreign country after a mission goes catastrophically wrong, Katarina Rostova goes on the run to avoid the forces trying to hunt her down.

Director: John Terlesky

Writer: N/A

Red directs Liz to investigate a secret organization of assassins hired by global intelligence agencies to eliminate former agents, a case with ramifications that will change the task force forever.

Director: Bill Roe

Writer: Sean Hennen

As the president's true plan comes into focus, Liz and the task force fight to avert disaster. Red meets in secret with a man who holds information about his past.

Director: Bill Roe

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Matthew McLoota

Writer: Katie Bockes

Anslo Garrick, the newest person on the blacklist, tries to capture Red; Liz is caught in an elevator.

Director: Joe Carnahan

Writer: N/A

Liz infiltrates the blacksite and disarms the signal jammers to call in backup but runs into trouble along the way. The fate of Ressler hangs in the balance as Red tries to bargain with Anslo Garrick. Meanwhile, Tom becomes increasingly worried about Liz’ situation and the fate of Red is unknown.

Director: Michael W. Watkins

Writer: Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci

Liz is forced to reunite with Red in order to track down Berlin.

Director: Michael W. Watkins

Writer: N/A

Liz and the task force make a play to uncover the truth about an international assassination in a last-ditch effort to save Red's life.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

Presidential adviser Anna McMahon faces off with Cooper and the task force in a winner-takes-all race to locate the missing dossier containing details of a conspiracy against America.

Director: Michael Caracciolo

Writer: Taylor Martin, Kelli Johnson

Red attempts to secure a late financier's fortune locked by a series of challenging clues. When a deadly assassin pursues the money, the Task Force bands together to protect the endowment's rightful heirs.

Director: John Terlesky

Writer: Daniel Cerone

It's the task force versus Hudson and his agents as they chase down Red — who stays one step ahead of them. Zuma's transgression is caught on camera.

Director: Michael Caracciolo

Writer: Noah Schechter, Katie Bockes

As his trial begins, Red puts Liz and the task force on the case of a Blacklister who uses incriminating evidence to extort people -- and who Red believes can prove his innocence.

Director: Michael Caracciolo

Writer: Jonathan Shapiro, Noah Schechter

Red enjoys a quiet visit with a friend at her home in rural America.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Sean Hennen

A cryptic tip from Red leads the Task Force to uncover a security breach within the US government. Congressman Hudson takes major steps to uncover the inner workings of the Task Force.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: James Feinberg

Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the Attorney General. Red visits dear friends.

Director: Christine Moore

Writer: Sean Hennen

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.

Director: Steven A. Adelson

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Michael W. Watkins

Writer: N/A

Cooper puts his reputation on the line to appeal to the White House on Red's behalf, as Liz and the task force resume their search for The Corsican, a Blacklister with ties to an international conspiracy. Samar's abilities in the field are tested.

Director: Christine Gee

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Matthew McLoota

Writer: Kelli Johnson

In an effort to prove their worth to Congressman Hudson, Red provides the task force with three criminal cases that are deeper than they appear; Ressler helps a friend make amends.

Director: Adam Weisinger

Writer: Katie Bockes, Sam Christopher

After discovering the truth behind her father's death, Liz refuses to work with Red, just as his situation grows desperate.

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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.

Director: Kurt Kuenne

Writer: Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

When Reddington takes Liz to the mysterious epicenter of his empire, their shared past reveals itself and long buried secrets are divulged.

Director: Kurt Kuenne

Writer: Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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.

Director: Michael Caracciolo

Writer: Sean Hennen

A serial killer from Liz's past strikes again while Red hunts for whoever betrayed him.

Director: Dan Lerner

Writer: Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier