The Blacklist is an American crime drama television series that first aired on NBC in 2013. It follows the story of Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, as he surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and agrees to cooperate with the FBI in exchange for the chance to speak with Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler. Since its start, the show has accumulated 11 seasons and become immensely popular. While a majority of episodes have been praised by viewers, some of the less popular episodes have been ranked as the worst of the show. Here, we will look at the episodes of The Blacklist that have been ranked by viewers as the worst.
Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 18, 2023.
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The Task Force investigates a therapist who may be the key to the resurgence of an organized crime family. Red conducts an investigation of his own.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 1127 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 1492 votes.
A spate of coordinated attacks on Red's lieutenants puts Dembe in imminent danger, prompting him to relive the events that led him to join the FBI two years earlier.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 1047 votes.
The Task Force is led to an unusual suspect when the wealthy clients of an apparent escort service start turning up dead. Red and a friend attempt to recover an item after reuniting at a friend's memorial. Cooper heads to Atlanta to follow a lead on his blackmailer.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 988 votes.
The death of a professional tennis player leads the Task Force to a doctor who may be fixing the odds for a major sports betting syndicate. Red digs deeper into Dembe's betrayal. Ressler struggles with sobriety.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 1068 votes.
In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 1271 votes.
The Task Force investigates an accountant who works for lucrative criminals in order to find the violent and thuggish brothers hired for his protection. Meanwhile, Liz must make a momentous decision.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 1655 votes.
When a mysterious woman running from unknown assailants accidentally crosses paths with Reddington, he assists her in fighting her attackers.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 4559 votes.
In a series of flashbacks, Ressler recalls his actions in the aftermath of Elizabeth Keen's death.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 1097 votes.
Feeling the weight of recent pressures, Aram turns to an unusual outlet for release.
The episode was rated 7.14 from 976 votes.
