The Blacklist: Season 8
With his back against the wall, Raymond Reddington faces his most formidable enemy yet in Elizabeth Keen. Aligned with her mother, who is the infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova, Liz must decide how far she is willing to go to find out why Reddington has entered her life and what his endgame really is. This fallout between Reddington and Keen will have devastating consequences for all that lie in their wake, includ
Season 8 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 FBI's most wanted fugitives who surrendered in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Red Reddington claimed that he and the FBI share the same interests in bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists.
- Over the last two decades, Reddington has compiled a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most.
- Raymond Reddington and Elizabeth Keen previously helped to create a Task Force.
Season overview
With his back against the wall, Raymond Reddington faces his most formidable enemy yet in Elizabeth Keen. Aligned with her mother, who is the infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova, Liz must decide how far she is willing to go to find out why Reddington has entered her life and what his endgame really is. This fallout between Reddington and Keen will have devastating consequences for all that lie in their wake, including the Task Force that they helped to create.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Roanoke
Nov 13, 2020 · 43 min
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, Katarin
Katarina Rostova: Conclusion
Nov 20, 2020 · 43 min
As Liz pushes a source for answers, Red and the task force grapple with the implications of her actions. Tensions boil over and a drastic action is taken, which will change Red and
16 Ounces
Jan 22, 2021 · 43 min
Fueled by his betrayal, Elizabeth Keen seeks vengeance on Reddington.
Elizabeth Keen
Jan 29, 2021 · 43 min
As Red and the task force search for Liz, she sets a new plan in motion that has catastrophic consequences.
The Fribourg Confidence
Feb 5, 2021 · 43 min
The task force investigates an organization of bank robbers with a special expertise in stealing from other criminals. An old blacklist case resurfaces.
The Wellstone Agency
Feb 12, 2021 · 43 min
Red and Dembe go to great lengths to fulfill the final wishes of a dear friend. Aram goes undercover as an interpreter to a company that provides services to criminals, while Park
Chemical Mary
Feb 19, 2021 · 43 min
The task force must race to stop simultaneous danger presented by two blacklisters. Cooper approaches a congressman for intel.
Ogden Greeley
Feb 26, 2021 · 43 min
The task force investigates the apparent disappearance of a defense contractor. Cooper receives an unexpected offer and Red makes a connection.
The Cyranoid
Mar 5, 2021 · 43 min
The task force is thrown for a loop when they encounter a nefarious enterprise that provides doppelgängers for criminals. Red scrambles to counteract a bold move by Liz.
Dr. Laken Perillos
Mar 12, 2021 · 43 min
Red and Dembe land in peril when Townsend deploys a torture specialist who uses unorthodox methods to interrogate her victims.
Captain Kidd
Mar 26, 2021 · 43 min
The task force attempts to stop an abduction by searching for a "treasure man" who uses geocaching to hide illicit goods and facilitate transactions between otherwise warring crimi
Rakitin
Apr 2, 2021 · 43 min
The task force's determination to identify a Russian asset in the U.S. government puts Cooper and Reddington in increasingly treacherous positions.
Anne
Apr 16, 2021 · 42 min
Red enjoys a quiet visit with a friend at her home in rural America.
Misère
Apr 23, 2021 · 43 min
In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy.
The Russian Knot
Apr 30, 2021 · 43 min
The Task Force hatches a plan to steal a Soviet-era cipher machine needed to decrypt coded messages. Townsend puts Liz's loyalty to the test. Red and Dembe are called to an unexpec
Nicholas Obenrader
May 7, 2021 · 43 min
Liz and the Task Force track new leads in their investigation of N-13, while Red takes steps to infiltrate Townsend's criminal organization.
Ivan Stepanov
May 14, 2021 · 43 min
Red tries desperately to rescue an old friend at all costs, while Liz and Townsend conduct an interrogation.
The Protean
May 21, 2021 · 43 min
The Task Force springs into action to stop an elusive assassin on Liz's trail.
Balthazar "Bino" Baker
May 28, 2021 · 42 min
Hoping to move some precious cargo quietly, Red enlists the assistance of an enforcer who specializes in transporting items through an underground network.
Godwin Page
Jun 4, 2021 · 43 min
Liz, Red and Dembe are forced to work together to survive an attack from Townsend. Cooper and the Task Force attempt to de-escalate the increasing danger to all.
Nachalo
Jun 16, 2021 · 43 min
When Reddington takes Liz to the mysterious epicenter of his empire, their shared past reveals itself and long buried secrets are divulged.
Konets
Jun 23, 2021 · 43 min
Reddington makes a disturbing request to Liz in exchange for the truth about his identity.