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Blue Bloods S12E3 — Protective Instincts
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Blue Bloods•Season 12•Episode 3

Protective Instincts

7.6/10 · 357 votesOct 15, 202142 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

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Frank must decide between remaining police commissioner and pursuing a new professional chapter when his old friend presents him with an exciting job offer. Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a restaurant delivery man.

Directed byJackeline Tejada
Written byKevin Riley
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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 Reagan

Andrew Terraciano

Andrew Terraciano

Sean Reagan

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

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Kevin Riley

Writer

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Jackeline Tejada

Director

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Episode Summary

"Protective Instincts" is episode 3 of Blue Bloods season 12. It scored 7.6/10 from 357 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jackeline Tejada and written by Kevin Riley, it aired on October 15, 2021.

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