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The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 1

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...

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  1. 8.7/10(783 votes)

    #1 - The Blue Templar

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    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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  2. 8.1/10(664 votes)

    #2 - Re-do

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    S1:E9

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

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  3. 8.1/10(607 votes)

    #3 - Dedication

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    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.

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    Director:Jan Eliasberg
    Writer:Kevin Wade
  4. 8.1/10(629 votes)

    #4 - Silver Star

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    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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  5. 8.0/10(777 votes)

    #5 - Privilege

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    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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  6. 8.0/10(582 votes)

    #6 - To Tell the Truth

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    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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  8. 7.8/10(736 votes)

    #7 - Officer Down

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    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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  9. 7.8/10(701 votes)

    #8 - What You See

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    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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  10. 7.8/10(606 votes)

    #9 - Little Fish

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    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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  11. 7.8/10(573 votes)

    #10 - Hall of Mirrors

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    S1:E13

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

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  12. 7.8/10(570 votes)

    #11 - Cellar Boy

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    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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  13. 7.7/10(635 votes)

    #12 - Chinatown

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    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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  14. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Pilot

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    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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  15. 7.6/10(802 votes)

    #14 - Samaritan

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    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.

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    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  16. 7.6/10(675 votes)

    #15 - Smack Attack

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    S1:E6

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

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  17. 7.6/10(640 votes)

    #16 - After Hours

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    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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  18. 7.6/10(571 votes)

    #17 - All That Glitters

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    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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  19. 7.5/10(649 votes)

    #18 - Brothers

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    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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  20. 7.5/10(603 votes)

    #19 - Family Ties

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    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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  21. 7.5/10(578 votes)

    #20 - My Funny Valentine

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    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.

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    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Diana Son
  22. 7.4/10(566 votes)

    #21 - Age of Innocence

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    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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  23. 7.1/10(569 votes)

    #22 - Model Behavior

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    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.

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    Director:Matthew Penn

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Blue Templar" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 783 votes. Directed by Frederick King Keller and written by Kevin Wade, it aired on 5/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Re-do".