NBC renews 'The Blacklist'

NBC has renewed its signature drama “The Blacklist” for a ninth season.

Through its first two episodes this season, “The Blacklist” is averaging 1.2 in 18-49 and the Nov. 13 premiere has reached 7.5 million viewers in total audience measurement.

During the 2019-20 season, “The Blacklist” reached nearly 39 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms.

“The Blacklist” brings in a premium upscale audience, ranking as the No. 2 broadcast drama during the 2019-20 season among the 18-49 demo in $100,000 per household on an index basis.

“The Blacklist” currently airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

This Friday’s episode (Jan. 29) marks a landmark for the series as the No. 1 name on Raymond Reddington’s notorious blacklist is revealed.

The series stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison, Hisham Tawfiq, Laura Sohn and Harry Lennix.

John Eisendrath, Jon Bokenkamp, John Davis, John Fox, Spader, Lukas Reiter, Laura A. Benson, Daniel Cerone and Sean Hennen serve as executive producers.

“The Blacklist” is a production of Davis Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.