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The Blacklist S9E5 — Benjamin T. Okara
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The Blacklist•Season 9•Episode 5

Benjamin T. Okara

7.2/10 · 1,157 votesNov 18, 202143 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 9•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Dembe's position as an FBI agent causes complications for Red as the Task Force handles a case involving military technology. Cooper and Park each find their personal lives increasingly complicated.

Directed byJono Oliver
Written byNoah Schechter
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Cast6

James Spader

James Spader

Raymond 'Red' Reddington

Diego Klattenhoff

Diego Klattenhoff

Donald Ressler

Hisham Tawfiq

Hisham Tawfiq

Dembe Zuma

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Harold Cooper

Amir Arison

Amir Arison

Aram Mojtabai

Laura Sohn

Laura Sohn

Alina Park

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Saade Mustafa

Director of Photography

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David Post

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Noah Schechter

Writer

Jono Oliver

Jono Oliver

Director

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Doug Delaney

Senior Colorist

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Episode Summary

"Benjamin T. Okara" is episode 5 of The Blacklist season 9. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,157 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jono Oliver and written by Noah Schechter, it aired on November 18, 2021.

Next: E6 · Dr. Roberta Sand, Ph.D.Best of Season 9