Best Episodes
The Blacklist, the thrilling American crime drama series created by Jon Bokenkamp, has been airing on NBC since 2013. The show follows Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) as he assists the FBI in tracking and apprehending some of the world’s most dangerous criminals and terrorists. Over 11 seasons and hundreds of episodes, viewers have been able to rank their favorite episodes of the show. Here, we will be taking a look at the best episodes of The Blacklist, as ranked by viewers.
Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 18, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
The return of The Freelancer unveils a conspiracy involving a local photographer. Ressler hits a personal milestone.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 608 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 690 votes.
When Dr. Laken Perillos resurfaces to join Wujing's crusade against Red, a member of The Task Force is put in danger.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 665 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 679 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 466 votes.
After an inmate opens fire at a high-security prison, the Task Force investigates a contraband smuggler known as The Postman. Cooper revisits his past ties to the suspect.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 603 votes.
Red's attempt to mediate a meeting between two rival families takes a deadly turn; when an elusive criminal is linked to the incident, the task force races against time to save Red and his associates.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 482 votes.
The task force investigates the whereabouts of a missing newlywed. Red offers his help to a powerful cartel leader. Siya visits a connection from her mother's past.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 555 votes.
The Task Force investigates a series of social media conspiracies that simulate dangerous public attacks. When a top-secret government program is stolen, the team works to uncover the Troll Farmer's involvement.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 620 votes.
When Red is identified as a possible hostage during a deli robbery in Philadelphia, Dembe and Ressler take action. Back in D.C., Sen. Panabaker evaluates The Task Force's dealings with Red while Siya digs deeper into her mother's past.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 592 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 443 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 500 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 620 votes.
Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the Attorney General. Red visits dear friends.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 381 votes.
Under pressure from Congressman Hudson's investigation, the Task Force must try to anticipate Reddington's next move.
The episode was rated 8.67 from 12 votes.
