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The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 1

Every episode of Blue Bloods Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 1!

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A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(1152 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Tom Selleck stars as Frank Reagan, the New York City Police Commissioner. Frank's eldest son Danny is a seasoned detective, family man, and Iraqi War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases.

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  2. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 2 - Samaritan
    7.6/10(854 votes)

    #2 - Samaritan

    S1:E2

    A good Samaritan with a police record takes action against a terrorizing subway criminal, forcing the Reagans to weigh the rights and wrongs of vigilantism.

    Writer:Ken Sanzel

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  3. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 3 - Privilege
    8.0/10(825 votes)

    #3 - Privilege

    S1:E3

    Danny, Erin and Frank work together to seek justice when the main suspect in a rape case is protected by diplomatic immunity.

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  4. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 4 - Officer Down
    7.8/10(779 votes)

    #4 - Officer Down

    S1:E4

    The entire NYPD is mobilized to find the killer of an off-duty police officer murdered during a diamond heist.

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  5. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 5 - What You See
    7.8/10(743 votes)

    #5 - What You See

    S1:E5

    The Reagans argue the advantages and disadvantages of profiling; Danny, Frank and the rest of the NYPD search for a homemade bomb about to detonate in the city.

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  6. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 6 - Smack Attack
    7.6/10(713 votes)

    #6 - Smack Attack

    S1:E6

    Danny tries to find the source of a deadly narcotic after three teenagers die from an overdose.

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  8. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 7 - Brothers
    7.5/10(688 votes)

    #7 - Brothers

    S1:E7

    When Erin tries to take down a gang leader using his law-abiding brother as bait, the family debates her methods.

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  9. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 8 - Chinatown
    7.7/10(672 votes)

    #8 - Chinatown

    S1:E8

    After meeting with federal agents in a dark edge of Chinatown, Jamie witnesses a crime in progress and his suspect is killed while in pursuit. Now, Danny must solve the case in order for Jamie to avoid an Internal Affairs investigation.

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  10. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 9 - Re-do
    8.2/10(701 votes)

    #9 - Re-do

    S1:E9

    The life of a Reagan is put in danger when three dangerous criminals are released from prison.

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  11. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 10 - After Hours
    7.7/10(674 votes)

    #10 - After Hours

    S1:E10

    Danny investigates when a doorman at a nightclub is murdered; Frank makes a decision about a former partner's future.

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  12. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 11 - Little Fish
    7.9/10(640 votes)

    #11 - Little Fish

    S1:E11

    A high-end escort's body is found in the river; Frank vows to get justice in a 25-year-old case.

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  13. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 12 - Family Ties
    7.5/10(635 votes)

    #12 - Family Ties

    S1:E12

    Danny must delve into the family politics of the Russian mob while investigating the death of a gangster's son; Erin becomes involved in a high-profile corruption case.

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  14. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 13 - Hall of Mirrors
    7.8/10(611 votes)

    #13 - Hall of Mirrors

    S1:E13

    Danny investigates the shooting of an undercover counter-terrorism agent who was infiltrating a sleeper cell.

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  15. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 14 - My Funny Valentine
    7.5/10(609 votes)

    #14 - My Funny Valentine

    S1:E14

    When a girl is kidnapped, Jackie and Danny suspect her drug-addicted boyfriend is responsible; Erin's relationship with her boss takes a step forward.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Diana Son

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  16. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 15 - Dedication
    8.1/10(638 votes)

    #15 - Dedication

    S1:E15

    When an assassination attempt is made on Frank's life, Danny goes on a hunt to track down the shooter and find out if the attack was random or by someone with a vendetta against the Commissioner.

    Director:Jan Eliasberg
    Writer:Kevin Wade

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  17. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 16 - Age of Innocence
    7.4/10(597 votes)

    #16 - Age of Innocence

    S1:E16

    When an unidentified young girl is found murdered at a debutante ball, Danny and Jackie look to the prostitute found giving her a hard time on the hotel's surveillance camera for clues. Meanwhile, Nicky gets a glimpse of her first murder victim as she rides along with Danny when he gets the call to investigate.

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  18. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 17 - Silver Star
    8.2/10(663 votes)

    #17 - Silver Star

    S1:E17

    When a former U.S. Marine and war hero-turned-homeless man is found murdered, Danny, a former Marine himself, feels a personal connection and is determined to find the killer. Meanwhile, erroneous information about Frank running for mayor is leaked to the press.

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  19. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 18 - To Tell the Truth
    8.1/10(612 votes)

    #18 - To Tell the Truth

    S1:E18

    Just before Danny is to give witness testimony at a Peruvian drug lord's murder trial, Linda is kidnapped. This drug lord has a history of intimidating witnesses.

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  20. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 19 - Model Behavior
    7.1/10(602 votes)

    #19 - Model Behavior

    S1:E19

    Danny and Jackie investigate the cut-throat world of fashion after Linda's runway model niece and a reporter are poisoned at a fashion show.

    Director:Matthew Penn

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  21. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 20 - All That Glitters
    7.7/10(606 votes)

    #20 - All That Glitters

    S1:E20

    Frank's frustration rises when the media sensationalizes the murder of a tourist shot and killed outside a trendy Lower East Side restaurant.

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  22. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 21 - Cellar Boy
    7.9/10(605 votes)

    #21 - Cellar Boy

    S1:E21

    Neighbors of the Reagans are murdered and their son becomes the prime suspect. Jamie is convinced he's being pursued by the Blue Templar when his gun goes missing.

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  23. Blue Bloods Season 1 Episode 22 - The Blue Templar
    8.7/10(830 votes)

    #22 - The Blue Templar

    S1:E22

    In his attempt to expose the Blue Templar, Frank chooses to bypass Internal Affairs after a drug bust indicates dirty cops are involved.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1152 votes. Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, it aired on 9/24/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Samaritan".