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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 21 - Raymond Reddington (1)
    8.7/10(1366 votes)

    #1 - Raymond Reddington (1)

    S10:E21

    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
    Writers:Noah Schechter, Katie Bockes

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  2. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 3 - The Four Guns
    8.6/10(1070 votes)

    #2 - The Four Guns

    S10:E3

    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

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  3. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 20 - Arthur Hudson
    8.6/10(1167 votes)

    #3 - Arthur Hudson

    S10:E20

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

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Sean Hennen

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  4. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 22 - Tom Connolly
    8.5/10(3209 votes)

    #4 - Tom Connolly

    S2:E22

    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
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  5. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 10 - The Director: Conclusion (2)
    8.5/10(3379 votes)

    #5 - The Director: Conclusion (2)

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  6. The Blacklist Season 5 Episode 8 - Ian Garvey
    8.5/10(3654 votes)

    #6 - Ian Garvey

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Bill Roe
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  7. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 4 - The Hyena
    8.5/10(1044 votes)

    #7 - The Hyena

    S10:E4

    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

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  8. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 9 - The Troll Farmer (3)
    8.5/10(1355 votes)

    #8 - The Troll Farmer (3)

    S10:E9

    The Task Force races against the clock to recover a valuable asset stolen from the US government. Red hatches a plan to help track down the perpetrators.

    Director:Christine Gee
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  9. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 21 - Karakurt
    8.4/10(2453 votes)

    #9 - Karakurt

    S2:E21

    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:Daniel Knauf

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  10. The Blacklist Season 4 Episode 22 - Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion (2)
    8.4/10(2290 votes)

    #10 - Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion (2)

    S4:E22

    Red sets a dangerous plan in motion to save himself and the Task Force as Kaplan engages in the final phase of her assault on his criminal empire. With the future of the Task Force in jeopardy, Liz confronts the biggest questions about her past.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  11. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 9 - Anslo Garrick (1)
    8.3/10(4479 votes)

    #11 - Anslo Garrick (1)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Joe Carnahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 10 - Anslo Garrick (2)
    8.3/10(3992 votes)

    #12 - Anslo Garrick (2)

    S1:E10

    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
    Writers:Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci

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  13. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 11 - The Good Samaritan
    8.3/10(3378 votes)

    #13 - The Good Samaritan

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writers:Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier

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  14. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 9 - Luther Braxton (1)
    8.3/10(3033 votes)

    #14 - Luther Braxton (1)

    S2:E9

    When Red is arrested and taken to a secret detention facility, Liz and the task force set out to save him before he disappears forever. At the facility, Red encounters a thief with whom he shares a complicated history.

    Director:Joe Carnahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 19 - Leonard Caul
    8.3/10(2656 votes)

    #15 - Leonard Caul

    S2:E19

    Red fights for his life while the task force races to track down a mysterious figure from his past while Tom provides help in an unexpected way.

    Director:Michael Waxman
    Writers:Brandon Margolis, Jim Campolongo, Brandon Sonnier, Kristen Reidel

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  16. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 9 - The Director (1)
    8.3/10(3137 votes)

    #16 - The Director (1)

    S3:E9

    Liz awaits trial as Red and Aram take risky measures to protect her.

    Director:Mary Lambert
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  17. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 19 - Room 417
    8.3/10(1054 votes)

    #17 - Room 417

    S10:E19

    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

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  18. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 22 - Berlin: Conclusion (2)
    8.2/10(3473 votes)

    #18 - Berlin: Conclusion (2)

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 10 - Luther Braxton: Conclusion (2)
    8.2/10(2688 votes)

    #19 - Luther Braxton: Conclusion (2)

    S2:E10

    As chaos ensues at the Factory, leaving the fate of Red and the task force unknown, Cooper struggles to rescue his team from the detention facility. It’s a race against time to prevent Luther Braxton attaining confidential information.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 11 - Mr. Gregory Devry
    8.2/10(2297 votes)

    #20 - Mr. Gregory Devry

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  21. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 18 - Mr. Solomon: Conclusion (2)
    8.2/10(3024 votes)

    #21 - Mr. Solomon: Conclusion (2)

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  22. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 2 - The Whaler
    8.2/10(1093 votes)

    #22 - The Whaler

    S10:E2

    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

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  23. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 8 - The Decembrist
    8.1/10(2635 votes)

    #23 - The Decembrist

    S2:E8

    Red's plans for Berlin take a sudden turn after he finds out that he was manipulated by the latest Blacklister to avenge Red.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  24. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 1 - The Troll Farmer
    8.1/10(2924 votes)

    #24 - The Troll Farmer

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  25. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 2 - Marvin Gerard
    8.1/10(2554 votes)

    #25 - Marvin Gerard

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raymond Reddington (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Blacklist". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1366 votes. Directed by Michael Caracciolo and written by Noah Schechter, Katie Bockes, it aired on 7/13/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Four Guns".