NBC's The Blacklist was renewed for a sixth season on May 13, 2018. It premiered on January 4, 2019, at 8/7c with a two-hour premiere, before settling into its regular 9 pm time slot on Friday, January 11. It concluded on May 17, 2019. The season consisted of 22 episodes.
Synopsis
Following the startling revelation that Raymond “Red” Reddington isn’t who he says he is, Elizabeth Keen is torn between the relationship she’s developed with the man assumed to be her father and her desire to get to the bottom of years of secrets and lies. Meanwhile, Red leads Liz and the FBI to some of the most strange and dangerous criminals yet, growing his empire and eliminating rivals in the process. All throughout, Liz and Red engage in an uneasy cat-and-mouse game in which lines will be crossed and the truth will be revealed.
Episodes
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| No. in Season | No. in Series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | ||
| 1 | 112 | “Dr. Hans Koehler” | Bill Roe | Jon Bokenkamp John Eisendrath |
January 3, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Red presents the Task Force with a Blacklist case searching for a plastic surgeon who creates new identities for wanted criminals. Liz and her sister, Jennifer, secretly investigate the events that took place the night the real Raymond Reddington died. | ||||||
| 2 | 113 | “The Corsican” | Kurt Kuenne | John Eisendrath Jon Bokenkamp |
January 4, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: As Liz and the Task Force race to stop an imminent bombing by an elusive Blacklister, Red has an encounter that will change the trajectory of his life forever. | ||||||
| 3 | 114 | “The Pharmacist” | Daniel Willis | Lukas Reiter | January 11, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: While Liz and the Task Force track a notorious underground biohacker, Red initiates a strategy to extricate himself from a problematic position. Meanwhile, Cooper's integrity is tested with a difficult choice. | ||||||
| 4 | 115 | “The Pawnbrokers” | Lin Oeding | Carla Kettner | January 18, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Red acclimates to his new surroundings in federal prison, where he is challenged by an old rival. Samar goes undercover to stop a black market organization that fronts cash to criminals. Meanwhile, Liz and Jennifer continue their investigation into Red's past. | ||||||
| 5 | 116 | “Alter Ego” | John Terlesky | Sean Hennen Lukas Reiter |
February 1, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: While Red argues in court to uphold the validity of his immunity agreement, Liz and the Task Force question a man whose recent inheritance seems too good to be true and Dembe offers Red some advice. | ||||||
| 6 | 117 | “The Ethicist” | Bill Roe | Taylor Martin | February 8, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: When Red is sent to a federal medical institution following his request to the court for a psychiatric evaluation, Liz and Jennifer use his time away to search for a Blacklister they believe may have valuable information about Red's past. | ||||||
| 7 | 118 | “General Shiro” | Kurt Kuenne | Jonathan Shapiro (Story & Teleplay) Lukas Reiter (Story) |
February 15, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: While Red and Dembe enlist Glenn's help in stacking the jury to Red's advantage for his upcoming trial, the Task Force investigates a series of mysterious deaths resulting from weaponized insects. | ||||||
| 8 | 119 | “Marko Jankowics” | Bill Roe | Lukas Reiter | February 22, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: When Liz and Jennifer search for a woman who may know a secret about Red's past, they find themselves in the cross-hairs of a ruthless smuggler, forcing Liz to ask an unexpected source for help. Meanwhile, Red mediates between two rival gangs in prison. | ||||||
| 9 | 120 | “Minister D” | Michael Caracciolo | Noah Schechter Jonathan Shapiro |
February 22, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: While Red fights in court to clear his name of treason once and for all, Liz and the Task Force investigate a Blacklister who has a reputation for leveraging dark secrets. | ||||||
| 10 | 121 | “The Cryptobanker” | Terrence O'Hara | Kelli Johnson | March 8, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: The Task Force delves into the unregulated world of cryptocurrency in order to stop an impending attack, while Red undertakes a risky endeavor in order to secure his freedom. | ||||||
| 11 | 122 | “Bastien Moreau” | Andrew McCarthy | Jon Bokenkamp John Eisendrath |
March 15, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Liz and the Task Force make a play to uncover the truth about an international assassination in a last-ditch effort to save Red's life. | ||||||
| 12 | 123 | “Bastien Moreau: Conclusion” | Christine Gee | John Eisendrath Jon Bokenkamp Lukas Reiter |
March 22, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Cooper puts his reputation on the line to appeal to the White House on Red's behalf, as Liz and the Task Force resume their search for The Corsican, a Blacklister with ties to an international conspiracy. Meanwhile, Samar's abilities in the field are tested. | ||||||
| 13 | 124 | “Robert Vesco” | Adam Weisinger | Michael Perri | March 29, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Red and the Task Force hunt for legendary fugitive Robert Vesco, one of history's most notorious conmen. Meanwhile, Samar makes a life changing decision. | ||||||
| 14 | 125 | “The Osterman Umbrella Company” | Bill Roe | Sean Hennen | March 29, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Red directs Liz to investigate a secret organization of assassins hired by global intelligence agencies to eliminate former agents, a case with ramifications that will change the Task Force forever. | ||||||
| 15 | 126 | “Olivia Olson” | Stephanie Marquardt | Lukas Reiter | April 5, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: The Task Force searches for a woman who specializes in hostile takeovers of criminal organizations, and may have intelligence connected to an international conspiracy involving presidential advisor Anna McMahon. Meanwhile, Aram enacts a daring plan to gain leverage over Red. | ||||||
| 16 | 127 | “Lady Luck” | Bill Roe | T Cooper Allison Glock-Cooper |
April 12, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Liz and Ressler investigate a Blacklister who offers to erase gambling debts - at a deceptively high price. Meanwhile, Dembe grows concerned as Red tests the loyalties of their business associates in search of the individual who turned him in to the police. | ||||||
| 17 | 128 | “The Third Estate” | Andrew McCarthy | Katie Bockes | April 19, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Red and the Task Force spring into action to stop an anti-capitalist terrorist group from kidnapping and torturing the children of the one percent. Meanwhile, Ressler goes behind Liz's back to find out what happened to her mother, former KGB operative Katarina Rostova. | ||||||
| 18 | 129 | “The Brockton College Killer” | Lisa Robinson | Sam Christopher | April 26, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: When a frozen corpse is discovered in the woods, the Task Force is drawn into the investigation of an old case that has gained notoriety due to a popular true crime podcast. Meanwhile, Red visits Dom Wilkinson for help making a difficult decision, and Ressler makes a discovery about Katarina Rostova’s past. | ||||||
| 19 | 130 | “Rassvet” | John Terlesky | Sean Hennen | April 26, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Alone in a foreign country after a mission goes catastrophically wrong, Katarina Rostova goes on the run to avoid the forces trying to hunt her down. Isolated and out of options, she seeks out the only person she trusts, a man who has vowed to always protect her. | ||||||
| 20 | 131 | “Guillermo Rizal” | Cort Hessler | Noah Schechter | May 3, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: When multiple children are abducted under similar circumstances, the Task Force rushes to find the kidnapper. Meanwhile, Red goes on the hunt for a man who can find anything, while Liz considers a big change. | ||||||
| 21 | 132 | “Anna McMahon” | Michael Caracciolo | Taylor Martin Kelli Johnson |
May 10, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: Presidential adviser Anna McMahon faces off with Cooper and the Task Force in a winner-takes-all race to locate the missing dossier containing details of a conspiracy against America. | ||||||
| 22 | 133 | “Robert Diaz” | Bill Roe | Jon Bokenkamp John Eisendrath Lukas Reiter |
May 17, 2019 | ||
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Synopsis: As the president's true plan comes into focus, Liz and the Task Force fight to avert disaster. Meanwhile, Red meets in secret with a man who holds information about his past. | ||||||
Trivia
- Raymond Reddington's true identity is finally revealed.
- The truth of Katarina Rostova is finally revealed.
- According to Bokenkamp, the truth that Raymond has been hiding from Elizabeth is revealed.
- Elizabeth became even darker in this season as she will use all the knowledge and skills she got from her deceased husband Tom and from Red.
- Samar left the show after “The Osterman Umbrella Company”.
Gallery
Videos
The Blacklist Season 6 Trailer (HD)
The Blacklist Season 6 First Look Preview (HD)
External Links
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blacklist_(TV_series)
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2741602/
- http://www.nbc.com/the-blacklist/
- http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/blacklist/listings/
- http://www.youtube.com/user/NBCBlacklist
| Season 6 Episodes |
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| · Dr. Hans Koehler · The Corsican · The Pharmacist · The Pawnbrokers · Alter Ego · The Ethicist · General Shiro · Marko Jankowics · Minister D · The Cryptobanker · Bastien Moreau · Bastien Moreau: Conclusion · Robert Vesco · The Osterman Umbrella Company · Olivia Olson · Lady Luck · The Third Estate · The Brockton College Killer · Rassvet · Guillermo Rizal · Anna McMahon · Robert Diaz · |