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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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    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #1 - 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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    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #2 - 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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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #3 - 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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    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - 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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    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 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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    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Diana Son
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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #7 - 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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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 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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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 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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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Jan Eliasberg
    Writer:Kevin Wade
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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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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    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #12 - 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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    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 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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    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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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    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #15 - 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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    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #16 - 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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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Matthew Penn
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    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Writer:Ken Sanzel
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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #19 - 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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    7.0/10(8 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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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - 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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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #22 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What You See" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Félix Alcalá and written by Julie Hébert, it aired on 10/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Officer Down".