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The Best Episodes of The Blacklist

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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 20 - Arthur Hudson
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 21 - Raymond Reddington (1)
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 3 - The Four Guns
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 4 - The Hyena
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 9 - The Troll Farmer (3)
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 22 - Tom Connolly
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Blacklist Season 5 Episode 8 - Ian Garvey
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 19 - Room 417
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 21 - Karakurt
    8.5/10(30 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 3 Episode 10 - The Director: Conclusion (2)
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 9 - Luther Braxton (1)
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 19 - Leonard Caul
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 9 - The Director (1)
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Blacklist Season 4 Episode 22 - Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion (2)
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 2 - The Whaler
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 15 - The Hat Trick
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - The Hat Trick

    S10:E15

    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
    Writers:Katie Bockes, Sam Christopher

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  17. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 17 - The Morgana Logistics Corporation
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - The Morgana Logistics Corporation

    S10:E17

    The Task Force encounters a ring of fraudulent companies shipping contraband around the world. Congressman Hudson's investigation escalates when he recruits help from within the FBI.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Aiah Samba

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  18. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 9 - Anslo Garrick (1)
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 10 - Anslo Garrick (2)
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 11 - The Good Samaritan
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 11 - Mr. Gregory Devry
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 5 - The Dockery Affair
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #22 - The Dockery Affair

    S10:E5

    An investigation surrounding the murder of a judge sheds new light on an unsolved case. Red's relationship with a trusted colleague is put in a precarious position when his cooperation with the FBI is disclosed.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writers:T Cooper, Allison Glock-Cooper

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  23. The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 16 - Blair Foster
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Blair Foster

    S10:E16

    When a corrupt lawyer is linked to a string of corporate cover-ups, Red helps the team investigate her operation. Sen. Panabaker and Cooper await a judge's decision on the fate of the task force.

    Director:Saray D. Guidetti
    Writer:Taylor Martin

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  24. The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 22 - Berlin: Conclusion (2)
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 8 - The Decembrist
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Arthur Hudson" is the best rated episode of "The Blacklist". It scored 8.9/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Christine Moore and written by Sean Hennen, it aired on 7/6/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Raymond Reddington (1)".