The Blacklist season 4 episode 1

Tonight on NBC their hit drama Blacklist starring James Spader premieres with an all-new Thursday, September 22, 2016, premiere and we have your Blacklist recap below. On tonight’s Blacklist Season 4 premiere, Liz is abducted by a man claiming to be her father.

Did you watch the Blacklist season 3 finale where we learned Elizabeth Keen was still alive, Kaplan Faked faked her death? If you missed it we have a full and detailed Blacklist recap, right here for you!

On tonight’s Blacklist premiere episode as per the NBC synopsis, “After Liz (Megan Boone) is abducted by a man claiming to be her father, Red (James Spader) sets out to find her at any cost. Meanwhile, the Task Force grapples with the shocking news that Liz is still alive.”

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Tonight’s episode of The Blacklist kicks off where we left off last season – Red, Dembe, and Kaplan just arrived at the room where Liz was hiding out with Agnes. But, they are too late – Liz and the baby are gone, Kirk already got them. There is blood on the floor, it looks like one of Kirk’s guys were injured.

Red and Dembe find the injured man at a shady makeshift doctor’s office. The man is dead already. Red cuts his head off and drops it in a bag and stomps out. He starts paying some of his contacts in Cuba with the head – he is trying to find a name and location for Liz’s kidnapper.

Back at the FBI office, everyone is frantically trying to figure out what is going on – and reeling from the news that Elizabeth is alive.

Alexander Kirk has Elizabeth, but he is waiting for the men that he hired to get Agnes and Tom to arrive. Elizabeth wants her daughter ASAP. Kirk insists that she has nothing to worry about and her baby is not in danger – but Liz doesn’t believe that he is her father.

Kirk tells Elizabeth that red had an affair with her mother Katarina. Red was bitter because Katarina wouldn’t leave her husband and her family, so he ran off with Liz when she was a little girl. Liz isn’t buying it, and she tells Kirk to stop calling her Masha.

Red and Dembe track down the building where Kirk is holding Elizabeth. Red tries to cut a deal with Kirk to get Elizabeth back. But, Kirk isn’t in the mood to barter. He says he wants back the 26 years with his daughter that Red stole from them. The Cuba Military police arrive, and Red is seriously outnumbered. Liz tells him to leave and go find Agnes and Tom. Before Red slips away, he promises Liz that he will be back for her.

Red leaves and calls Harold and tells him to prepare the team. Red says that they need to find Manuel Esteban – he’s a legendary enforcer that is a double agent for the CIA and knows everything there is to know about the Cuban Government.

It looks like Alexander Kirk has plans for Tom, and it doesn’t involve reuniting him with Liz. The man that has Tom in the trunk of his car finally pulls over in the woods, he kicks tom out of the car and hands him over to another Cuban with a gun – they take Tom in to the woods and force him to dig his own grave. Harold sends Ressler to Cuba to track down Esteban. He goes undercover as a prisoner and finds the infamous enforcer. Tom pulls a gun on Esteban and forces him to call Red. Reddington jokes that it is impossible to get a hold of him, and he

Harold sends Ressler to Cuba to track down Esteban. He goes undercover as a prisoner and finds the infamous enforcer. Tom pulls a gun on Esteban and forces him to call Red. Reddington jokes that it is impossible to get a hold of him, and he want to set up a meeting.

Red meets up with Esteban, he explains that Kirk has Elizabeth and Agnes, and the Cuban government is helping hide him and protect him. In exchange for Esteban’s help, Red promises to offer Esteban protection. Esteban comes through – he finds out where Liz is being held by Kirk and offers to take him there.

Meanwhile, baby Agnes is finally dropped off and handed over to Liz. Kirk watches their emotional reunion and then he takes ones of his men aside and asks if Tom has been “Taken care of.”

In the woods, Tom overpowers the man that is supposed to be killing him. He kills him and uses his phone to call Kirk. He warns Kirk that he is coming for Liz and Agnes, and he is bringing an entire angry army with him.

Liz manages to slip away with baby Agnes and she makes a run for it. She doesn’t make it far before Kirk’s men capture her. They drag Elizabeth down to the beach where Kirk is waiting for her – he knows that Red is on his way and they are about to board a plane to leave the location. Red, Dembe, and Kaplan arrive at the house where Liz was being held. But, they’re too late – she is already being dragged

Red, Dembe, and Kaplan arrive at the house where Liz was being held. But, they’re too late – she is already being dragged on to the plane. Kaplan finds Agnes inside – but Liz and Kirk are already gone, he made her leave without the baby. Red missed her by literally seconds …Red is devastated that they lost Liz again, but he has a heartfelt reunion with Agnes.

Red is devastated that they lost Liz again, but he has a heartfelt reunion with Agnes.

Back at the FBI office, things are tense. Samar refused to go to Cuba with Ressler to help save Liz because she feels violated that Liz faked her death and lied to all of them. Aram disagrees – he tells Samar that if she doesn’t help, and something happens to Liz and Agnes, she is not going to be able to live with herself.

Tom calls Red – he learns that Agnes is safe, but Kirk got away with Elizabeth. Red, Dembe, and Kaplan are riding down a dirt road with the baby. A car flies out of nowhere, and plows in to the side of them and runs them off the road. It’s one of Kirk’s men – he crawls through the wreckage and snatches baby Agnes and leaves with her, leaving Red, Kaplan, and Dembe for dead in the car.

THE END!

At the start of Season 4 of the crime drama, Liz (Megan Boone) is still being held captive by her supposed father Alexander Kirk (Ulrich Thomsen). Despite her efforts, she's unable to escape. Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) sets out to rescue her with the help of Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert) and some Blacklisters. When the Task Force finds out that Liz is alive, they believe she betrayed them and are once again tasked with bringing her to justice. As the season progresses, Red reveals the truth to the FBI and they join forces to rescue Liz.

THE BLACKLIST — “Mr. Kaplan” Episode 421 — Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×21 and 4×22 “Mr Kaplan” and “Mr Kaplan: Conclusion”

TWO EPISODE SEASON FINALE BEGINS

“Mr Kaplan” — Facing a crippling siege on his criminal organization, Red (James Spader) tracks a high-end thief (Aldis Hodge) enlisted by Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert) for a mysterious assignment.

Meanwhile, Aram (Amir Arison) faces a difficult choice when Agent Gale (Enrique Murciano) takes extreme measures in his investigation into the Task Force’s conduct.

Air Date: 05/18/2017 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) on NBC.

SEASON FINALE CONTINUES

“Mr Kaplan: Conclusion” — Red (James Spader) sets a risky plan in motion to save the Task Force and himself as Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert) launches the final phase of her assault on his criminal empire.

With the future of the Task Force in jeopardy, Liz (Megan Boone) confronts the biggest questions about her past.

Air Date: 05/18/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Mr Kaplan” and “Mr Kaplan: Conclusion”

THE BLACKLIST Episode 4×20 “The Debt Collector” Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×20 “The Debt Collector”

When Liz (Megan Boone) becomes the target of a mercenary known as the Debt Collector, Red (James Spader) turns to an unlikely source for help.

Meanwhile, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) faces an unexpected complication in his efforts to stay ahead of Agent Gale’s (Enrique Murciano) investigation.

Fisher Stevens guest stars.

Air Date: Thursday, 05/11/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Debt Collector”

THE BLACKLIST — “Dr. Bogan Krilov (#29)” Episode 419 — Pictured: (l-r) James Spader as Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington, Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×19 “Dr. Bogdan Krilov”

Red (James Spader) sets the Task Force on the trail of a Blacklister with the tools to manipulate memories, causing Liz (Megan Boone) to question her own experiences.

As Gale (Enrique Murciano) intensifies his investigation, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) receives a new lead on the disappearance of Justice Department official Reven Wright.

Christine Lahti and Gloria Reuben guest star.

Air Date: Thursday 05/04/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Dr. Bogdan Krilov”

THE BLACKLIST — “Philomena” Episode 418 — Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×18 “Philomena”

The Task Force chases an artful bounty hunter employed to target Red’s (James Spader) closest associates.

Meanwhile, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) faces a moral dilemma when he takes on a new assignment with a former colleague (Enrique Murciano.)

Air Date: Thursday, 04/27/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Philomena”

THE BLACKLIST — “Requiem” Episode 417 — Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×17 “Requiem”

Memories of the past set Red (James Spader) on a dangerous collision course with an enemy determined to destroy his criminal empire.

Air Date: Thursday, 04/20/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Requiem”

THE BLACKLIST — “Dembe Zuma” Episode 416 — Pictured: (l-r) Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuman, Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×16 “Dembe Zuma”

After weeks of hunting for Dembe (Hisham Tawfiq), Red (James Spader) and the Task Force finally get a lead on his whereabouts when Aram (Amir Arison) goes missing.

Meanwhile, Dembe takes a calculated risk as Red closes in.

Air Date: Thursday, 04/20/2017 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Dembe Zuma”

THE BLACKLIST — “The Apothecary #59” Episode 415 — Pictured: Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×15 “The Apothecary”

After being dosed with a deadly poison, Red (James Spader) must retrace his steps to uncover who of his closest confidants has betrayed him.

Meanwhile, Liz (Megan Boone) and the Task Force desperately search for the designer of the toxin in a race against time to save Red.

Air Date: Thursday, February 23 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Apothecary”

THE BLACKLIST — “The Architect #107” Episode 414 — Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×14 “The Architect”

Aram (Amir Arison) goes undercover as a hacker in order to identify a notorious criminal (guest star Brent Spiner) who for a price will design, construct and execute the perfect crime.

Tom (Ryan Eggold) expands his search for missing details about his childhood, while Red (James Spader) takes action to locate the source of his compromised business operations.

Air Date: Thursday, 02/16/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Architect”

Pictured: James Spader and Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×13 “Isabella Stone”

The Task Force springs into action to find a sophisticated criminal who has been targeting Red’s (James Spader) businesses.

An unexpected event sets Tom (Ryan Eggold) on the hunt for information about his past.

Air Date: Thursday, 02/09/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Isabella Stone”

Pictured: Ryan Eggold as Tom Keen — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×12 “Natalie Luca”

The Task Force chases an elusive assassin who kills by imparting a fatal disease on her victims.

Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) enlists Tom (Ryan Eggold) for an undercover operation inside his criminal organization.

Air Date: Thursday, 02/02/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Natalie Luca”

Pictured: (l-r) Hettienne Park as Sasha, Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen, Ito Aghayere as Jessica, Anastasia Griffith as Emma, Jill Hennessy as Margot — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×11 “The Harem”

Liz must prove herself to the leader (guest star Jill Hennessy) of an elite group of female thieves in order to infiltrate their organization as they prepare for their next heist.

Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) contends with unexpected problems in his operations, and Tom (Ryan Eggold) channels his energy into fatherly duties.

Air Date: Thursday 01/19/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Harem”

Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×10 “The Forecaster”

A new case arrives at Liz’s (Megan Boone) doorstep, where someone has left a diorama depicting a crime soon to be committed.

Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) explores a new business opportunity.

Air Date: Thursday 01/12/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Forecaster”

Pictured: (l-r) Armand Schultz as Marlin Heiden, James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×09 “Lipet’s Seafood Company”

An investigation into an international terrorist operating on American soil tests the allegiances of the Task Force.

As Aram (Amir Arison) faces the consequences of his girlfriend hacking into the FBI computer systems, Red (James Spader) cashes in on a favor.

Air Date: Thursday 01/05/2017 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Lipet’s Seafood Company”

THE BLACKLIST — “Dr. Adrian Shaw (#98): Conclusion” Episode 408 — Pictured: (l-r) Adam McNulty as Viktor, Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler, Mozhan Marno as Samar Navabi — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×08 “Dr. Adrian Shaw, Conclusion”

Red (James Spader) pressures Dr. Shaw to locate a former patient.

Liz (Megan Boone) contemplates the implications of her ties to an increasingly desperate and dangerous Alexander Kirk.

Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert) comes to a critical realization about her future.

Air Date: Thursday 11/10/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos “Dr. Adrian Shaw: Conclusion”

Pictured: (l-r) Ryan Eggold as Tom Keen, Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×07 “Dr. Adrian Shaw”

Red (James Spader) directs the Task Force to track down an individual who provides new identities to criminals on the run.

Meanwhile, as Alexander Kirk’s medical condition worsens, Liz (Megan Boone) seeks guidance from Cooper (Harry Lennix) on a crucial decision.

Air Date: Thursday 11/03/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Dr Adrian Shaw”

THE BLACKLIST– “The Thrushes: #53” Episode 406 — Pictured: (l-r) James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington, Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

Episode 4×06 “The Thrushes”

When Alexander Kirk contracts with a mysterious group that specializes in hacking the world’s most secure computer systems, Red (James Spader) and Liz (Megan Boone) see an opportunity to make a move on Kirk’s organization.

Air Date: Thursday 10/27/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Thrushes”

THE BLACKLIST — “The Lindquist Concern #105” Episode 405 — Pictured: Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen — (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)

Episode 4×05 “The Lindquist Concern”

Liz’s (Megan Boone) loyalties are tested as Red (James Spader) takes action on an operation to intercept Alexander Kirk.

Meanwhile the Task Force races to find a killer who targets inventors of revolutionary technology.

Christine Lahti guest stars.

Air Date: Thursday 10/20/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “The Lindquist Concern”

THE BLACKLIST — “Gaia: #81” Episode 404 — Pictured: James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Episode 4×04 “Gaia”

As Red (James Spader) sets Liz (Megan Boone) and the Task Force on the trail of an eco-terrorist with a mysterious connection to Alexander Kirk, Tom (Ryan Eggold) takes matters into his own hands.

Air Date: Thursday 10/13/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Gaia”

THE BLACKLIST — “Miles McGrath #65” Episode 403 — Pictured: (l-r) Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen, James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington — (Photo By: David Giesbrecht/NBC)

Episode 4×03 “Miles McGrath”

Red (James Spader) and the Task Force take extreme measures to hunt down one of Alexander Kirk’s allies, Miles McGrath (Tate Ellington), a “criminal incubator” who finances crimes for profit.

Meanwhile, Liz (Megan Boone) learns more about her family.

Air Date: Thursday 10/06/2016 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) on NBC.

Photos: “Miles McGrath”

THE BLACKLIST — “Mato #66” Episode 402 — Pictured: Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)