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!
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In the two years following the death of Elizabeth Keen, Raymond Reddington and the members of the FBI Task Force have disbanded with Reddington's whereabouts unknown. When one of their own is injured in the line of duty, however, the Task Force is drawn back together to bring down a conspiracy that could shatter global security.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 1313 votes.
The Task Force pursues their latest target, the Chairman, who operates a dark web stock market trading shares of criminal organizations. Red takes extreme measures to locate a tracking device, which sends Ressler into a spiral. Cooper makes contact with his blackmailer.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 1003 votes.
A new case involving stolen artifacts reunites Red with a former blacklister. Aram faces a difficult decision.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 1206 votes.
While searching for Sen. Panabaker's missing daughter-in-law, the Task Force learns there may be a larger pattern of abductions. Red continues piecing together the mystery behind Liz's death.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 984 votes.
The task force's investigation into Arcane Wireless, an untraceable cellular network for criminals, leads to unexpected consequences. Red races against the clock to get a colleague out of trouble.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 1012 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 1166 votes.
The Task Force races to locate a blacklister who uses any means necessary to return what has been unjustly stolen. Ressler asks Park for a favor. Cooper tries to piece together an event for which he has no memory.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 1199 votes.
Red chases a lead that could shed light on both Liz’s death and Cooper’s blackmailing. The Task Force experiences a major shakeup when one of their own is taken into custody.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 963 votes.
A kidnapping poses a test for the capabilities of the Task Force as they contend with a mysterious pirating organization.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 1256 votes.
Red questions the whereabouts of a former associate. The Task Force hunts down a criminal dealing in illegal psychedelics.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 973 votes.
Tensions rise when Cooper’s search for his blackmailer overlaps with the Task Force’s latest Blacklist case.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 969 votes.
When a member of The Task Force is captured by the leader of a cartel, they turn to Red for guidance. Red investigates a seemingly impossible heist.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 1000 votes.
Red and the Task Force spring into action after learning who betrayed them.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 1008 votes.
Red and Cooper square off with conflicting endgames for their mutual traitor. A major secret about the Task Force falls into the wrong hands.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 990 votes.
In an effort to reveal his true enemy, Red turns to the Task Force to help ground a flying fortress bank.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 985 votes.
