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!
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 his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Blue Bloods" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.6/10 from 1029 user votes. It was directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess. "Pilot" aired on 9/24/2010 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Samaritan".
7.6/10 1,029 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
7.6/10 765 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
8.0/10 740 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
7.8/10 704 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
7.8/10 670 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
7.6/10 643 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
7.5/10 621 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
7.7/10 606 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
8.1/10 636 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
7.6/10 613 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
7.8/10 579 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
7.5/10 577 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
7.8/10 551 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
7.4/10 555 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
8.1/10 583 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
7.4/10 543 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
8.1/10 600 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
8.0/10 560 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
7.1/10 548 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
7.6/10 549 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
7.8/10 551 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
8.7/10 744 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