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Blue Bloods S11E2 — In the Name of the Father
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Blue Bloods•Season 11•Episode 2

In the Name of the Father

8.1/10 · 431 votesDec 11, 202045 min

Ranked #5 of 16 in Season 11•+0.2 vs season avg

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Danny and Jamie combine forces to convict a notorious drug lord, as Erin nervously awaits the Governor's selection for the new District Attorney. Frank and his grandson Joe face a difficult decision as they navigate their new and complicated family ties.

Directed byJohn Behring
Written byBrian Burns
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Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Frank Reagan

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg

Danny Reagan

Bridget Moynahan

Bridget Moynahan

Erin Reagan-Boyle

Will Estes

Will Estes

Jamie Reagan

Len Cariou

Len Cariou

Henry Reagan

Vanessa Ray

Vanessa Ray

Eddie Janko

Gregory Jbara

Gregory Jbara

Garrett Moore

Robert Clohessy

Robert Clohessy

Sid Gormley

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Baker

Marisa Ramirez

Marisa Ramirez

Maria Baez

Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa

Anthony Abetemarco

Crew2

John Behring

John Behring

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Brian Burns

Writer

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Episode Summary

"In the Name of the Father" is episode 2 of Blue Bloods season 11. It scored 8.1/10 from 431 votes, ranking #5 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John Behring and written by Brian Burns, it aired on December 11, 2020.

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