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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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1042 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".

  • Pilot
    7.6/101,042 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

  • Samaritan
    7.6/10776 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

  • Privilege
    8.0/10748 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

  • Officer Down
    7.8/10713 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

  • What You See
    7.8/10677 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

  • Smack Attack
    7.6/10650 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

  • Brothers
    7.5/10627 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

  • Chinatown
    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

  • Re-do
    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

  • After Hours
    7.6/10621 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

  • Little Fish
    7.8/10586 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

  • Family Ties
    7.5/10583 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

  • Hall of Mirrors
    7.8/10554 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

  • My Funny Valentine
    7.4/10561 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

  • Dedication
    8.1/10588 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

  • Age of Innocence
    7.4/10547 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

  • Silver Star
    8.1/10604 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

  • To Tell the Truth
    8.0/10565 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

  • Model Behavior
    7.1/10553 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

  • All That Glitters
    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

  • Cellar Boy
    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

  • The Blue Templar
    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