The Blacklist was once one of NBC’s highest-rated scripted series but those days are long gone. Last season, The Blacklist saw another big drop in the ratings but it was still renewed by the peacock network. How long will this show run? Will The Blacklist be cancelled or renewed for season eight? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An action-thriller, The Blacklist stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison, Hisham Tawfiq and Harry Lennix. The crime drama centers on one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, Raymond “Red” Reddington (Spader), who offers to help the authorities if a specific rookie agent, Elizabeth Keen (Boone), partners with him. In season seven, Red finds himself alone in hostile territory, surrounded by old enemies and possibly new allies. He must stay one step ahead of the Blacklist’s most dangerous criminal, who will stop at nothing to unearth the very truth Red wants no one to know about. To find it, Katarina will insinuate herself into Liz’s life, who has finally reunited with her daughter Agnes. Katarina’s presence will bring danger to Liz’s doorstep and forever alter her relationship with Red.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/16 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: Season six of The Blacklist on NBC averaged a 0.57 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.00 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like The Blacklist TV series on NBC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for an eighth season?
*2/20/20 update: NBC has renewed The Blacklist for an eighth season.
Please keep The Blacklist and cx ALL the reality shows.
There are so many ways the Blacklist can keep going for many more seasons. Awesome show.
I love the Blacklist. It’s one of my favorite shows. It should not be cancelled.
Love this show! I want to see it run to tell the real story how ever long it takes!
I would like to see The Blacklist go on for either one more season or go all the way to 10 Seasons. Would love to see some resolution to the show’s arc. I’m guessing within the next couple years we’ll see it wrap. It’s definitely one of the very best shows on Network TV. One of its strengths is that it always leaves you guessing.. and then pleasantly surprised. The humor in it is timed well and written even better. Love The Blacklist.
love this show love it my best tv show on tv
Yes my favorite show keep it for 20 seasons or more
Renew for season 8. Get Rostava out of the picture! She is #1, a poor character choice and two, We’ve had ENOUGH of the back and fourth between Liz and Red’s relationship. It’s ridiculous!
Renewed! Get Rostowa out of the picture!
One my favorites of all time as well. Hope it stays on for many more seasons although I was sad to see Samar leave the show.
One Note to All:
If my memory serves me correct, James Spader has it in his contract to keep the show going one more year if NBC decides to cancel. Let’s hope he uses that chip when the network decides to jump ship because of ratings.
One of my favorite shows. Hope it’s never cancelled.
Most definitely be renewed
I don’t watch my much TV, but I love the Blacklist! Do not cancel!!!
Good series much better than Netflix series with mainly kid actors.
What are you talking about? Which Netflix series, specifically?
I don’t think you can judge the blacklist ratings on last nights episode as it was also the first game of the baseball playoffs for the NY Yankees. I’m sure more will watch it during the week.
Don’t remove it update it. It’s a great cast!