The Blacklist: Season 1

2013 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 1 of The Blacklist

Raymond Reddington, an eccentric millionaire and one of the most wanted criminals in the country, surrenders at the FBI headquarters in Washington. He says he shares the agency's goals, which are to take down dangerous criminals and terrorists, and claims to have known them for two decades. His only condition is to work with Elizabeth Keen, a rookie agent specializing in criminal profiling who distrusts him and doesn't understand his interest. Together they join the team led by Harold Cooper, and each case goes after a new name on Reddington's blacklist. The clash between an agent who trusts no one and an informant who knows too much defines the season.

22episodes

Sep 23, 2013premiered

May 12, 2014latest episode

15.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Sep 23, 2013 · 45 min · ★ 7.6
The race to stop a terrorist begins in the premiere of this crime series about a most-wanted fugitive who works with a rookie FBI profiler to take down criminals and evildoers.
Directed by Joe Carnahan · Written by Jon Bokenkamp · Starring Charles Baker, Chance Kelly, Jamie Jackson, Annet Mahendru
1x02 The Freelancer
Sep 30, 2013 · 40 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Jace Alexander · Writing: Jon Bokenkamp · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Jane Alexander, Daniel Sauli, Isabella Rossellini
1x03 Wujing
Oct 7, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
The FBI is on the hunt for a high-ranking Chinese spy, Wujing which Red claims has hired him to help decode a classified CIA transmission. Liz, posing as an FBI cryptographer goes with Red to decode the message while protecting US government secrets. Meanwhile, Liz proactively investigates Tom.
Directed by Michael W. Watkins · Written by Lukas Reiter · Starring Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm, Rob Yang
1x04 The Stewmaker
Oct 14, 2013 · 41 min · ★ 7.7
While continuing her investigation into the truth about Tom, Liz testifies against drug lord, Hector Lorca. Later another witness is abducted when he is forced to testify against the dangerous drug trafficker. Red’s interest is peaked and he informs the team that the witness may have been taken by "The Stewmaker" a man responsible for hundreds of missing and presumed dead people. Meanwhile, in an unlikely twist of events, Red and Ressler must work together for the first time.
Directed by Vincent Misiano · Written by Patrick Massett, John Zinman · Starring Hisham Tawfiq, Clifton Collins Jr., Maryann Plunkett, Sharon Washington
1x05 The Courier
Oct 21, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Red and the FBI try to stop a dangerous messenger (Robert Knepper) whose appearance is unknown; Liz is thrust into a kidnapping plot.
Directing: Nick Gomez · Writing: John C. Kelley · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Graeme Malcolm, Barbara Schulz
1x06 Gina Zanetakos
Oct 28, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.6
Tom claims he is innocent and wants to turn the box into the FBI; Red's next target is a beautiful and deadly corporate terrorist (Margarita Levieva).
Directed by Adam Arkin · Written by Wendy West · Starring Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm
1x07 Frederick Barnes
Nov 4, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
The FBI searches for the man responsible for a chemical attack on a subway; Liz wants to avoid Red after he implicated Tom.
Directing: Michael W. Watkins · Writing: J.R. Orci · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Deborah S. Craig, Robert Sean Leonard
1x08 General Ludd
Nov 11, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
When Red reveals a new name, Liz learns of a plot to destroy the country's financial system; Tom helps Liz when a loved one falls ill.
Directed by Stephen Surjik · Written by Amanda Kate Shuman · Starring Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Graeme Malcolm, Deborah S. Craig
1x09 Anslo Garrick (1)
Nov 25, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 8.3
Anslo Garrick, the newest person on the blacklist, tries to capture Red; Liz is caught in an elevator.
Directing: Joe Carnahan · Writing: Joe Carnahan · Cast: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Ritchie Coster, Deborah S. Craig
1x10 Anslo Garrick (2) Mid-Season Finale
Dec 2, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
Liz infiltrates the blacksite and disarms the signal jammers to call in backup but runs into trouble along the way. The fate of Ressler hangs in the balance as Red tries to bargain with Anslo Garrick. Meanwhile, Tom becomes increasingly worried about Liz’ situation and the fate of Red is unknown.
Directing: Michael W. Watkins · Writing: Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Ritchie Coster
1x11 The Good Samaritan
Jan 13, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
A serial killer from Liz's past strikes again while Red hunts for whoever betrayed him.
Directing: Dan Lerner · Writing: Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Charles Baker, Amir Arison, Jane Alexander
1x12 The Alchemist
Jan 20, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
Red informs the team that "The Alchemist" - a man who relies upon science to transform a person’s DNA - has been contracted to protect a well-known mob informant and his wife. As the team goes undercover to catch him, Liz finds herself on the hunt for an unlikely couple. Meanwhile Liz and Tom find themselves at another bump in their relationship and Ressler debates whether or not he should give his ex-girlfriend his blessing.
Directing: Vincent Misiano · Writing: Anthony Sparks · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Ryan O'Nan, Elisabeth Waterston
1x13 The Cyprus Agency
Jan 27, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.9
After a recent spate of abductions of babies from their mothers, Red informs Liz that the "Cyprus Agency" is the illegal adoption organization responsible. Coincidentally, Liz and Tom contemplate adoption of their own which fuels Liz to track down the organizations CEO, Owen Mallory.
Directing: Michael W. Watkins · Writing: Lukas Reiter · Cast: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Campbell Scott
1x14 Madeline Pratt
Feb 24, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
Liz helps Tom adjust to the impending adoption; Red reveals a woman from his past is a target; Red convinces Liz to pull of a heist at the Syrian Embassy.
Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Jim Campolongo · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jennifer Ehle, Zach Grenier
1x15 The Judge
Mar 3, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
Red believes he knows who was responsible for a prominent prosecutor's 12 year disappearance; Red investigates the woman who tempts Tom.
Directing: Peter Werner · Writing: Lukas Reiter, Jonathan Shapiro · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Dianne Wiest, Reed Birney
1x16 Mako Tanida
Mar 17, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
One of Red's former associates, a crime lord, becomes the next target; Tom decides to confront Jolene.
Directing: Michael W. Watkins · Writing: John Eisendrath, John Zinman, Patrick Massett · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Emily Tremaine, Lance Reddick
1x17 Ivan
Mar 24, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
After a cyber defense asset is stolen by a terrorist only known as Ivan, Red and Liz discover a cover-up; new evidence regarding Jolene's disappearance unravels some of the mystery surrounding Tom.
Directing: Randall Zisk · Writing: Amanda Kate Shuman, J.R. Orci · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Blommaert, Will Denton
1x18 Milton Bobbit
Mar 31, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.8
Red and the team search for a life insurance claim adjuster who talks people into becoming contract killers; Liz and Red try to uncover Tom's secrets.
Directing: Steven A. Adelson · Writing: Daniel Voll · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Susan Kelechi Watson, Damian Young
1x19 The Pavlovich Brothers
Apr 21, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 7.9
As the team tries to protect a target of the Pavlovich brothers -- specialists in abductions -- Red has a job of his own for the duo; Liz patiently pursues the truth about Tom.
Directing: Paul A. Edwards · Writing: Elizabeth Benjamin · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Stivi Paskoski, Goran Ivanovski
1x20 The Kingmaker
Apr 28, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.5
Red thinks the Kingmaker (Linus Roache), a strategist, is responsible when a politician in Prague is framed for murder; Liz uncovers a secret Red has been hiding.
Directing: Karen Gaviola · Writing: Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Alan Alda, Linus Roache
1x21 Berlin (1)
May 5, 2014 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
After discovering the truth behind her father's death, Liz refuses to work with Red, just as his situation grows desperate.
Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath · Cast: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jason Butler Harner, Brennan Brown
1x22 Berlin: Conclusion (2) Season Finale
May 12, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Liz is forced to reunite with Red in order to track down Berlin.
Directing: Michael W. Watkins · Writing: John Eisendrath, Jon Bokenkamp, J.R. Orci · Starring: Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, Jason Butler Harner, Alan Alda