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The Blacklist Season 9 is nearing its end. There is only one episode left until the season’s epic two-part finale. In episode 20, fans will see a few familiar faces return as Red continues his search for answers. He may make a shocking revelation in the end. Meanwhile, Park is going through some changes in her career now that she has admitted her headaches are a problem. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s episode.

Laura Sohn as Alina Park in The Blacklist Season 9. Park makes a pained face and puts a hand to her head.
Laura Sohn as Alina Park in ‘The Blacklist’ Season 9 | Will Hart/NBC

What happened in ‘The Blacklist’ Season 9 Episode 19?

Last week’s episode of The Blacklist Season 9 centered on Aram’s personal struggles. Aram has had mental health issues for his entire life, but things are worse than ever. He blames himself for not saving Samar sooner and not preventing Liz’s death, leaving Agnes an orphan.

Aram tries psychedelic therapy to cope and ends up hallucinating the same day over and over again. The Post Office is infiltrated by armed men led by a man in a bear mask. The man turns out to be an evil version of Aram himself, who reminds Aram of his failures in life. Later, a hallucinated version of Samar Navabi shows up to comfort Aram, telling him, “You’ve always been enough.”

Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai in The Blacklist Season 9. Aram kneels in front of someone wearing a blue suit.
Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai in ‘The Blacklist’ Season 9 | Will Hart /NBC

Is ‘The Blacklist’ new tonight, May 13? What is season 9 episode 20 about?

The Blacklist Season 9 Episode 20 is titled “Caelum Bank.” According to Rotten Tomatoes, the episode synopsis reads, “In an effort to reveal his true enemy, Red turns to the task force to help ground a flying fortress bank.” Red has been searching for answers about Liz’s death throughout season 9, but things have only become more confusing.

Red is sure that VanDyke must have had an accomplice in helping him murder Liz, but it seems like the truth is farther away than ever. In the last few episodes, Red grew suspicious that Mr. Kaplan could be alive. His investigation led him to a building where Kaplan appeared to be walking around.

However, the building blew up when Weecha went inside to investigate. In last week’s episode, Red realized that the person inside the building was actually Kaplan’s sister Maureen. Red seems just as lost as ever, but maybe he will find answers at Caelum Bank.

James Spader as Raymond Reddington in The Blacklist Season 9. Red holds a cellphone to his ear. Weecha can be seen behind him.
James Spader as Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington in ‘The Blacklist’ Season 9 | Will Hart/NBC
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Heddie Hawkins returns in tonight’s new episode

Promo photos for the episode show that Mierce will be sticking around for episode 20. Red’s love interest returned in the previous episode after learning that her sister was injured. Photos also prove that Red’s associate Heddie Hawkins will be making another appearance, and Weecha appears to have recovered from her injuries.

Alina Park features heavily in the promo photos. In one photo, she appears to rub her head in pain. Fans will likely get an update on Park’s headaches and what she is doing now that she has decided to take herself out of the field.

New episodes of The Blacklist air Fridays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.