The Blacklist: Season 9
In the two years following the death of Elizabeth Keen, Raymond Reddington and the members of the FBI Task Force have disbanded, with their lives altered in unexpected ways and Reddington's whereabouts remaining unknown. As they find themselves at crossroads, a common purpose ultimately compels them to renew their original mission of taking down dangerous, vicious, and eccentric Blacklisters. Along the way, they begi
Season 9 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.
- Reddington claims that he and the FBI share the same interests in bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists.
- Over the course of two decades, Reddington has compiled a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most.
- Elizabeth Keen was an FBI profiler whose death occurred in the time period preceding the events of the ninth season.
Season overview
In the two years following the death of Elizabeth Keen, Raymond Reddington and the members of the FBI Task Force have disbanded, with their lives altered in unexpected ways and Reddington's whereabouts remaining unknown. As they find themselves at crossroads, a common purpose ultimately compels them to renew their original mission of taking down dangerous, vicious, and eccentric Blacklisters. Along the way, they begin to uncover lethal adversaries, unimaginable conspiracies, and surprising betrayals that threaten alliances and spur vengeance for the past.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
The Skinner (1)
Oct 21, 2021 · 43 min
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 t
The Skinner: Conclusion (2)
Oct 28, 2021 · 43 min
A kidnapping poses a test for the capabilities of the Task Force as they contend with a mysterious pirating organization.
The SPK
Nov 4, 2021 · 43 min
A new case involving stolen artifacts reunites Red with a former blacklister. Aram faces a difficult decision.
The Avenging Angel
Nov 11, 2021 · 43 min
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
Benjamin T. Okara
Nov 18, 2021 · 43 min
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 increas
Dr. Roberta Sand, Ph.D.
Dec 9, 2021 · 43 min
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.
Between Sleep and Awake
Jan 6, 2022 · 42 min
In a series of flashbacks, Ressler recalls his actions in the aftermath of Elizabeth Keen's death.
Dr. Razmik Maier
Jan 13, 2022 · 43 min
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. R
Boukman Baptiste
Jan 20, 2022 · 43 min
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.
Arcane Wireless
Feb 25, 2022 · 43 min
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
The Conglomerate
Mar 4, 2022 · 43 min
An investigation into the Conglomerate, a group of former government-sponsored assassins, becomes complicated when the Task Force learns one of their own may have ties to the group
The Chairman
Mar 18, 2022 · 43 min
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 trac
Genuine Models, Inc.
Mar 25, 2022 · 43 min
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 reunitin
Eva Mason
Apr 1, 2022 · 43 min
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 L
Andrew Kennison
Apr 8, 2022 · 43 min
Tensions rise when Cooper’s search for his blackmailer overlaps with the Task Force’s latest Blacklist case.
Helen Maghi
Apr 15, 2022 · 43 min
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.
El Conejo
Apr 22, 2022 · 43 min
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.
Laszlo Jankowics
Apr 29, 2022 · 43 min
Red questions the whereabouts of a former associate. The Task Force hunts down a criminal dealing in illegal psychedelics.
The Bear Mask
May 6, 2022 · 43 min
Feeling the weight of recent pressures, Aram turns to an unusual outlet for release.
Caelum Bank
May 13, 2022 · 43 min
In an effort to reveal his true enemy, Red turns to the Task Force to help ground a flying fortress bank.
Marvin Gerard: Conclusion (1)
May 20, 2022 · 43 min
Red and the Task Force spring into action after learning who betrayed them.
Marvin Gerard: Conclusion (2)
May 27, 2022 · 43 min
Red and Cooper square off with conflicting endgames for their mutual traitor. A major secret about the Task Force falls into the wrong hands.