The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
7.6/10(1152 votes)
#1 - Pilot
S1:E19/24/2010
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.
Director:Michael Cuesta
Writers:Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
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Director:Michael Cuesta
Writers:Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
7.6/10(854 votes)
#2 - Samaritan
S1:E210/1/2010
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.
Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Ken Sanzel
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Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Ken Sanzel
8.0/10(825 votes)
#3 - Privilege
S1:E310/8/2010
Danny, Erin and Frank work together to seek justice when the main suspect in a rape case is protected by diplomatic immunity.
Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer:Brian Burns
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Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer:Brian Burns
7.8/10(779 votes)
#4 - Officer Down
S1:E410/15/2010
The entire NYPD is mobilized to find the killer of an off-duty police officer murdered during a diamond heist.
Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Thomas Kelly
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Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Thomas Kelly
7.8/10(743 votes)
#5 - What You See
S1:E510/22/2010
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.
Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:Julie Hébert
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Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:Julie Hébert
7.6/10(713 votes)
#6 - Smack Attack
S1:E610/29/2010
Danny tries to find the source of a deadly narcotic after three teenagers die from an overdose.
Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
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Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

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7.5/10(688 votes)
#7 - Brothers
S1:E711/5/2010
When Erin tries to take down a gang leader using his law-abiding brother as bait, the family debates her methods.
Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Mark Rosner
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Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Mark Rosner
7.7/10(672 votes)
#8 - Chinatown
S1:E811/12/2010
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.
Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Diana Son
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Diana Son
8.2/10(701 votes)
#9 - Re-do
S1:E911/19/2010
The life of a Reagan is put in danger when three dangerous criminals are released from prison.
Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer:Julie Hébert
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Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer:Julie Hébert
7.7/10(674 votes)
#10 - After Hours
S1:E1012/3/2010
Danny investigates when a doorman at a nightclub is murdered; Frank makes a decision about a former partner's future.
Director:Alex Zakrzewski
Writer:Brian Burns
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Director:Alex Zakrzewski
Writer:Brian Burns
7.9/10(640 votes)
#11 - Little Fish
S1:E111/19/2011
A high-end escort's body is found in the river; Frank vows to get justice in a 25-year-old case.
Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
7.5/10(635 votes)
#12 - Family Ties
S1:E121/26/2011
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.
Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer:Mark Rosner
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Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer:Mark Rosner
7.8/10(611 votes)
#13 - Hall of Mirrors
S1:E132/2/2011
Danny investigates the shooting of an undercover counter-terrorism agent who was infiltrating a sleeper cell.
Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Thomas Kelly
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Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Thomas Kelly
7.5/10(609 votes)
#14 - My Funny Valentine
S1:E142/9/2011
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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Director:John Polson
Writer:Diana Son
8.1/10(638 votes)
#15 - Dedication
S1:E152/18/2011
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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Director:Jan Eliasberg
Writer:Kevin Wade
7.4/10(597 votes)
#16 - Age of Innocence
S1:E162/25/2011
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.
Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:Amanda Green
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Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:Amanda Green
8.2/10(663 votes)
#17 - Silver Star
S1:E173/11/2011
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.
Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Thomas Kelly
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Director:Ralph Hemecker
Writer:Thomas Kelly
8.1/10(612 votes)
#18 - To Tell the Truth
S1:E184/1/2011
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.
Director:Alex Zakrzewski
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
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Director:Alex Zakrzewski
Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
7.1/10(602 votes)
#19 - Model Behavior
S1:E194/8/2011
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
Writer:Brian Burns
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Director:Matthew Penn
Writer:Brian Burns
7.7/10(606 votes)
#20 - All That Glitters
S1:E204/29/2011
Frank's frustration rises when the media sensationalizes the murder of a tourist shot and killed outside a trendy Lower East Side restaurant.
Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Gwendolyn M. Parker
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Gwendolyn M. Parker
7.9/10(605 votes)
#21 - Cellar Boy
S1:E215/6/2011
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.
Director:Karen Gaviola
Writers:Diana Son, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
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Director:Karen Gaviola
Writers:Diana Son, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
8.7/10(830 votes)
#22 - The Blue Templar
S1:E225/13/2011
In his attempt to expose the Blue Templar, Frank chooses to bypass Internal Affairs after a drug bust indicates dirty cops are involved.
Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Kevin Wade
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Director:Frederick King Keller
Writer:Kevin Wade