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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Box (1)
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Box (1)

    S1:E12

    When armed intruders take over SD-6, led by McKenas Cole, a man bent on exacting revenge on ex-boss Sloane, Sydney and Jack must work together to save their colleagues. Meanwhile, Will fears that his investigation of SD-6 and its link to the murder of Eloise Kurtz is placing his life in jeopardy.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Box (2)
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - The Box (2)

    S1:E13

    Vaughn disobeys orders and attempts to help Sydney and Jack avert the destruction of SD-6 headquarters and all its occupants. Meanwhile, McKenas Cole continues his vendetta against Sloane and searches for a mysterious device. A desperate but determined woman convince Will to continue his investigation of SD-6 and the imprisonment of David McNeil.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Tom Connolly
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Ian Garvey
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #4 - 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:N/A
    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion (2)
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Luther Braxton (1)
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - A Higher Echelon
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - A Higher Echelon

    S2:E11

    After completing his first mission with Sydney, Marshall's life is placed in mortal danger. Meanwhile, Ariana Kane suspects Jack as being the prime suspect in the disappearance of Sloane's wife. Vaughn learns the truth about Jack's involvement in the murder of CIA agent Haladki and Sydney confides in Francie about her feelings for a fellow co-worker.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Berlin: Conclusion (2)
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Berlin: Conclusion (2)

    S1:E22

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

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Robert Diaz
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Robert Diaz

    S6:E22

    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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Prophecy
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - The Prophecy

    S1:E16

    Sydney is tested by the DSR to discover her mysterious link to a chilling 500-year-old picture and prophecy foretold in a Rambaldi manuscript. Meanwhile, after uncovering the identity of the rogue group leader, "The Man," Sloane learns through fellow Alliance of Twelve member Edward Poole that a close friend may be in cahoots with the enemy.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Decembrist
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Alexander Kirk (1)
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Alexander Kirk (1)

    S3:E22

    The FBI task force's hunt for revenge nears its endgame. As Reddington and the team close in on the mysterious arch-criminal responsible for recent tragic events, they're forced to operate outside their comfort zone – and outside the law – in order to take down their enemy once and for all.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Troll Farmer
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Berlin (1)
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Berlin (1)

    S1:E21

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

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - The Solution
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - The Solution

    S1:E20

    In order to catch Khasinau and get closer to finding her mother, Sydney and Vaughn set up an undercover transaction for a Rambaldi artifact with Khasinau's representative, Mr. Sark. But Sydney's cover may be compromised when a SD-6 agent is sent in to thwart the sale. Meanwhile, Will is enticed to continue his investigation of SD-6 when he learns the identity of one of his kidnappers. Emily tells Sydney that she knows about SD-6, which forces Sloane to make the most difficult decision of his life.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Tom Keen
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Tom Keen

    S2:E16

    Evidence mounts against Liz in a murder case, triggering Red and Ressler's efforts to clear her name by tracking down the recently vanished Tom Keen.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Louis T. Steinhil (1)
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Louis T. Steinhil (1)

    S7:E1

    After being abducted by Katarina Rostova, Raymond "Red" Reddington finds himself alone in hostile territory unsure of who, if anyone, he can trust. With few leads to go on, Liz and the Task Force venture into unknown danger as they race to find him.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Trust Me
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Trust Me

    S2:E2

    Sydney must decide whether her mother's goodwill gesture was sincere or an attempt to kill her. Will witnesses Francie discussing her restaurant plans with a man whose affiliations are questionable, and Sloane is made a full partner in the malevolent Alliance of Twelve.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Firebomb
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Firebomb

    S2:E16

    A mysterious Rambaldi device's powers are finally revealed and Sloane has its secrets. Meanwhile, Vaughn begs Dixon to aid the CIA in rescuing Sydney, Will is called upon to participate in a crucial CIA briefing session, and Sydney senses that Francie is keeping secrets.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Miguel
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Miguel

    S1:E5

    A foster care worker is reported as missing, but after he ends his own life, the MPU starts to investigate a pregnant woman he was seen with who has been missing for two years. Meanwhile, Sidney follows Keith and fears he may be dangerous.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Esteban
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Esteban

    S4:E1

    After Liz is abducted by a man claiming to be her father, Red sets out to find her at any cost. Meanwhile, the Task Force grapples with the shocking news that Liz is still alive.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Mr. Kaplan (1)
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Mr. Kaplan (1)

    S4:E21

    Red tracks a high-end thief enlisted by Mr. Kaplan for a mysterious assignment. Aram faces a tough decision when agent Gale goes to extreme measures in his investigation into the Task Force's conduct.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Abraham Stern
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Abraham Stern

    S5:E11

    When Red goes on the hunt for a legendary treasure, he draws the attention of Abraham Stern, a cunning manipulator who has devoted his life - and the lives of many innocents - to recovering the fortune that is his birthright. Meanwhile, Liz's quest sends her down a dark path, leading her to study the methods of one of the Blacklist's most dangerous criminals.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Corsican
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #24 - The Corsican

    S6:E2

    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.

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    Writer:John Eisendrath

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Lord Baltimore
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    #25 - Lord Baltimore

    S2:E1

    While continuing to battle Berlin, Red faces a new threat in the form of Lord Baltimore. A figure from Red's past returns. Liz tries to move on after her showdown with Tom.

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John Eisendrath Ratings Summary

"The Box (1)" is the best rated episode written by John Eisendrath. It scored 8.8/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/20/2002 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Box (2)".