7.6/101,040 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2010
Tom Selleck stars as Frank Reagan, the New York Chief of Police. 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
Writer: Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess
7.6/10774 votes#2 - Samaritan
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2010
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
8.0/10747 votes#3 - Privilege
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2010
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
7.8/10710 votes#4 - Officer Down
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2010
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
7.8/10675 votes#5 - What You See
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2010
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 Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Julie Hébert
7.6/10648 votes#6 - Smack Attack
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2010
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
7.5/10626 votes#7 - Brothers
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2010
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
7.7/10610 votes#8 - Chinatown
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2010
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
8.1/10640 votes#9 - Re-do
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2010
The life of a Reagan is put in danger when three dangerous criminals are released from prison.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Julie Hébert
7.6/10620 votes#10 - After Hours
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2010
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
7.8/10585 votes#11 - Little Fish
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2011
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
7.5/10582 votes#12 - Family Ties
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2011
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
7.8/10553 votes#13 - Hall of Mirrors
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2011
Danny investigates the shooting of an undercover counter-terrorism agent who was involved with infiltrating a sleeper cell.
Director: Frederick King Keller
Writer: Thomas Kelly
7.4/10560 votes#14 - My Funny Valentine
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/2011
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
8.1/10587 votes#15 - Dedication
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2011
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
7.4/10546 votes#16 - Age of Innocence
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2011
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 Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Amanda Green
8.1/10603 votes#17 - Silver Star
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2011
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
8.0/10564 votes#18 - To Tell the Truth
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/1/2011
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
7.1/10552 votes#19 - Model Behavior
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/8/2011
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
7.6/10553 votes#20 - All That Glitters
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2011
Frank's frustrations rise 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
7.8/10554 votes#21 - Cellar Boy
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/2011
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
Writer: Diana Son, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess
8.7/10753 votes#22 - The Blue Templar
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2011
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
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...
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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 1040 votes. Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, it aired on 9/24/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Samaritan".