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The Blacklist: Season 7

19 episodes Premiered Oct 4, 2019 Updated Oct 2, 2026

After being abducted by Katarina Rostova, Raymond Red Reddington finds himself alone in hostile territory, unsure of who, if anyone, he can trust. Surrounded by old enemies and new allies, Red must stay one step ahead of the Blacklists most dangerous criminal, who will stop at nothing to unearth the very truth Red wants no one to know about. To find it, Katarina will insinuate herself into the life of Elizabeth Keen,

Previously on The Blacklist

Season 7 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Raymond Red Reddington is one of the FBIs most wanted fugitives who surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
  • ⚡ Red claims that he and the FBI share the same interests in bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists.
  • ⚡ Over the last two decades, Red has compiled a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most.
  • ⚡ The series stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, and Harry Lennix, and was created by Jon Bokenkamp.
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Season overview

After being abducted by Katarina Rostova, Raymond Red Reddington finds himself alone in hostile territory, unsure of who, if anyone, he can trust. Surrounded by old enemies and new allies, Red must stay one step ahead of the Blacklists most dangerous criminal, who will stop at nothing to unearth the very truth Red wants no one to know about. To find it, Katarina will insinuate herself into the life of Elizabeth Keen, who has finally reunited with her daughter Agnes. Katarinas presence will bring danger to Lizs doorstep and forever alter her relationship with Red.

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Season 7 Episodes

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S7·E1 Mytharc

Louis T. Steinhil (1)

Oct 4, 2019 · 43 min

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

S7·E2 Core

Louis T. Steinhil: Conclusion (2)

Oct 11, 2019 · 43 min

Liz, Dembe and the Task Force continue to search for Red. Red attempts to escape his abductors with help from a surprise ally, but discovers he is not Katarina Rostova's only targe

S7·E3 Core

Les Fleurs du Mal

Oct 18, 2019 · 43 min

Aram goes undercover to infiltrate a secret society of wealthy thrill-seekers, whose entertainment hinges upon spectacular acts of violence. Meanwhile, Red tries to negotiate with

S7·E4 Core

Kuwait

Oct 25, 2019 · 43 min

Cooper's moral compass is tested when an officer whom he served with as young man, long presumed to be dead, resurfaces as a POW.

S7·E5 Core

Norman Devane

Nov 1, 2019 · 43 min

Liz and the Task Force investigate an infamous assassin who has a long history of weaponizing diseases, but has now turned to even more insidious activities. Meanwhile, Red and Dem

S7·E6 Core

Dr. Lewis Powell

Nov 8, 2019 · 43 min

Red alerts the FBI to the suspicious death of a scientist specializing in artificial intelligence research. Meanwhile, Francesca Campbell further entangles herself in Red's crimina

S7·E7 Core

Hannah Hayes

Nov 15, 2019 · 43 min

The Task Force investigates the unexplained disappearance and sudden re-emergence of a governor. Meanwhile, Red and Dembe surveil someone close to Katarina Rostova, as she inadvert

S7·E8 Core

The Hawaladar

Nov 22, 2019 · 43 min

Desperate for information about the whereabouts of a longtime friend, Red directs the Task Force to find a blacklister who specializes in untraceable money transfers. Meanwhile, Li

S7·E9 Core

Orion Relocation Services

Dec 6, 2019 · 43 min

Red and Liz investigate Orion Relocation Services, an organization that surreptitiously facilitates the disappearance and relocation of criminals. Meanwhile, Katarina delves into t

S7·E10 Core

Katarina Rostova

Dec 13, 2019 · 43 min

Red and the Task Force pay a visit to a former blacklister, as an explosive confrontation leads Liz to make a critical choice

S7·E11 Core

Victoria Fenberg

Mar 20, 2020 · 43 min

With the help of the Task Force, Red tracks a gifted art forger who has thwarted his plans to sell stolen pieces. Aram’s love life becomes increasingly complicated. Liz and Ressler

S7·E12 Core

Cornelius Ruck

Mar 27, 2020 · 43 min

Secluded on a private island, Red reunites with an old flame and a ring of thieves in a plot to make millions off stolen art. Plans are quickly derailed, however, when guests on th

S7·E13 Core

Newton Purcell

Apr 3, 2020 · 43 min

The Task Force investigates a series of attacks on data centers perpetrated by a blacklister with a peculiar condition, as Liz conducts a secret investigation on the side. Meanwhil

S7·E14 Core

Twamie Ullulaq

Apr 10, 2020 · 43 min

A Blacklist case becomes personal for Agent Park when the team investigates a mysterious disappearance in the Alaska Triangle. Meanwhile, Aram enlists Red’s help to find out what r

S7·E15 Core

Gordon Kemp

Apr 17, 2020 · 43 min

A blacklist case forces Liz to choose sides between Red and the Task Force. Meanwhile, Red tries to calm a panicked Ilya Koslov, who believes he is under surveillance.

S7·E16 Core

Nyle Hatcher

Apr 24, 2020 · 43 min

Liz and the Task Force take on a cold case that may have some new victims. Meanwhile, Red tries to help a friend of Dembe who is in danger.

S7·E17 Core

Brothers

May 1, 2020 · 43 min

Ressler is forced to confront past trauma and family secrets when his brother takes him back home for a risky job.

S7·E18 Mytharc

Roy Cain

May 8, 2020 · 43 min

As the Task Force investigates a kidnapping executed by seemingly impossible abductors, Dembe lands in a perilous situation. Meanwhile, a recent health scare causes Red to think ab

S7·E19 Mytharc

The Kazanjian Brothers

May 15, 2020 · 43 min

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

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