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S1·E2 The Freelancer

Episode
Season 1, Episode 2
Air Date
September 30, 2013
Runtime
40 minutes
Director
Jace Alexander
Writer
Jon Bokenkamp
Score
7.9/10 (70 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 30, 2013 40 min ★ 7.9/10 · 70 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Red and Liz go under cover to stop an assassin known as The Freelancer from killing his next target; Ressler and a recently re-hired CIA agent try to protect Red from a distance; Liz wonders what she should do about Tom and the mysterious box.

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Episode recap

In the second episode of the first season of The Blacklist, Red and Liz go undercover to stop an assassin known as The Freelancer from killing his next target. Meanwhile, Ressler and a recently re-hired CIA agent try to protect Red from a distance. Additionally, Liz wonders what she should do about Tom and the mysterious box. The series follows Raymond Red Reddington, who is one of the FBIs most wanted fugitives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 2 of The Blacklist air?

Season 1, Episode 2 ('The Freelancer') originally aired on September 30, 2013.

How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('The Freelancer')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.

What happens in The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 2?

Red and Liz go under cover to stop an assassin known as The Freelancer from killing his next target; Ressler and a recently re-hired CIA agent try to protect Red from a distance; Liz wonders what she should do about Tom and the mysterious box....

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