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The Best Episodes of The Blacklist Season 8

Every episode of The Blacklist Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Blacklist Season 8!

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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
    The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 1 - Roanoke
    7.0/10(1879 votes)

    #1 - Roanoke

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  2. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 2 - Katarina Rostova: Conclusion
    7.8/10(1880 votes)

    #2 - Katarina Rostova: Conclusion

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Stephanie A. Marquardt
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  3. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 3 - 16 Ounces
    6.5/10(1850 votes)

    #3 - 16 Ounces

    S8:E3

    Fueled by his betrayal, Elizabeth Keen seeks vengeance on Reddington.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writers:Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  4. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 4 - Elizabeth Keen
    5.4/10(2205 votes)

    #4 - Elizabeth Keen

    S8:E4

    As Red and the task force search for Liz, she sets a new plan in motion that has catastrophic consequences.

    Director:Cort Hessler
    Writer:Sean Hennen

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  5. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 5 - The Fribourg Confidence
    7.1/10(1476 votes)

    #5 - The Fribourg Confidence

    S8:E5

    The task force investigates an organization of bank robbers with a special expertise in stealing from other criminals. An old blacklist case resurfaces.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Noah Schechter

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  6. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 6 - The Wellstone Agency
    8.5/10(2268 votes)

    #6 - The Wellstone Agency

    S8:E6

    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

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  7. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 7 - Chemical Mary
    7.4/10(1359 votes)

    #7 - Chemical Mary

    S8:E7

    The task force must race to stop simultaneous danger presented by two blacklisters. Cooper approaches a congressman for intel.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  8. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 8 - Ogden Greeley
    7.5/10(1391 votes)

    #8 - Ogden Greeley

    S8:E8

    The task force investigates the apparent disappearance of a defense contractor. Cooper receives an unexpected offer and Red makes a connection.

    Director:Michael Caracciolo
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  9. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 9 - The Cyranoid
    6.4/10(1674 votes)

    #9 - The Cyranoid

    S8:E9

    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.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writers:T Cooper, Allison Glock-Cooper

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  10. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 10 - Dr. Laken Perillos
    6.7/10(1552 votes)

    #10 - Dr. Laken Perillos

    S8:E10

    Red and Dembe land in peril when Townsend deploys a torture specialist who uses unorthodox methods to interrogate her victims.

    Director:Phil Bertelsen
    Writer:Aiah Samba

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  11. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 11 - Captain Kidd
    6.5/10(1752 votes)

    #11 - Captain Kidd

    S8:E11

    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.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Sam Christopher

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  12. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 12 - Rakitin
    8.2/10(1659 votes)

    #12 - Rakitin

    S8:E12

    The task force's determination to identify a Russian asset in the U.S. government puts Cooper and Reddington in increasingly treacherous positions.

    Director:Mahesh Pailoor
    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  13. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 13 - Anne
    8.6/10(2024 votes)

    #13 - Anne

    S8:E13

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

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Sean Hennen

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  14. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 14 - Misère
    5.0/10(2482 votes)

    #14 - Misère

    S8:E14

    In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy.

    Director:Christine Gee
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  15. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 15 - The Russian Knot
    6.6/10(1547 votes)

    #15 - The Russian Knot

    S8:E15

    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.

    Director:Juan Avella
    Writer:Katie Bockes

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  16. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 16 - Nicholas Obenrader
    6.8/10(1403 votes)

    #16 - Nicholas Obenrader

    S8:E16

    Liz and the Task Force track new leads in their investigation of N-13, while Red takes steps to infiltrate Townsend's criminal organization.

    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writer:Taylor Martin

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  17. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 17 - Ivan Stepanov
    8.3/10(1554 votes)

    #17 - Ivan Stepanov

    S8:E17

    Red tries desperately to rescue an old friend at all costs, while Liz and Townsend conduct an interrogation.

    Director:Adam Weisinger
    Writer:David Merritt II

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  18. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 18 - The Protean
    7.5/10(1365 votes)

    #18 - The Protean

    S8:E18

    The Task Force springs into action to stop an elusive assassin on Liz's trail.

    Director:Michael Caracciolo
    Writer:Justine Neubarth

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  19. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 19 - Balthazar "Bino" Baker
    7.5/10(1387 votes)

    #19 - Balthazar "Bino" Baker

    S8:E19

    Hoping to move some precious cargo quietly, Red enlists the assistance of an enforcer who specializes in transporting items through an underground network.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  20. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 20 - Godwin Page
    8.0/10(1535 votes)

    #20 - Godwin Page

    S8:E20

    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.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Lukas Reiter

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  21. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 21 - Nachalo
    8.4/10(2149 votes)

    #21 - Nachalo

    S8:E21

    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
    Writers:Lukas Reiter, Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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  22. The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 22 - Konets
    7.7/10(2608 votes)

    #22 - Konets

    S8:E22

    Reddington makes a disturbing request to Liz in exchange for the truth about his identity.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writers:Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Roanoke" is the best rated episode of "The Blacklist" season 8. It scored 7/10 based on 1879 votes. Directed by Andrew McCarthy and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on 11/13/2020. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Katarina Rostova: Conclusion".