Blue Bloods

The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 3

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:CBS

Every episode of Blue Bloods Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 3!

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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  1. 8.5/10(507 votes)

    #1 - The Bitter End

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    S3:E22

    Danny blames himself when a young woman commits suicide because he had made a promise to her in the wake of her parents' deaths. Meanwhile, violence involving a gang at a housing project erupts and affects the Reagans.

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    Director:N/A
  2. 8.5/10(504 votes)

    #2 - This Way Out

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    S3:E23

    As the Reagans rally together to take down the leader of the gang responsible for the murder of someone close to them, Danny looks to the gang leader’s girlfriend to lead them to him. Meanwhile, Frank is left reeling from a second loss.

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    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Kevin Wade
  3. 8.3/10(516 votes)

    #3 - Framed

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    S3:E12

    Danny’s car matches an NYPD description of a car involved in a drug deal and he is taken into custody when a bag of cocaine is found in his trunk.

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  4. 8.1/10(456 votes)

    #4 - Devil's Breath

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    S3:E21

    When Danny finds a disoriented man in a park covered in his girlfriend’s blood, he finds it hard to believe that the man has no recollection of the night’s events until they find a strong narcotic in his bloodstream. Meanwhile, Jamie gets into trouble when he helps an off-duty officer cover up his intoxication after he apprehended an armed robber.

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  5. 8.0/10(539 votes)

    #5 - Family Business

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    S3:E1

    A dangerous criminal from Danny's past comes back to seek revenge and kidnaps Jackie. Meanwhile, Jamie meets his new partner, while a young officer is shaken after he accidentally shoots an innocent man.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
  6. 8.0/10(470 votes)

    #6 - Risk and Reward

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    S3:E5

    Shortly after Frank awards a detective with the Medal of Valor for his undercover work for the NYPD in Malaysia, the detective is taken hostage by a Malaysian drug lord whose brother he helped put in prison. Meanwhile, Henry goes on a ride-along with Jamie and has a different method of getting the job done.

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  8. 8.0/10(468 votes)

    #7 - Quid Pro Quo

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    S3:E16

    Erin and Danny investigate a cold case of a girl who was attacked by her rich and powerful boyfriend, who was never convicted. Meanwhile, Jamie’s friend brings a lawsuit against Danny’s friend after an injury at a pick-up basketball game.

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  9. 7.9/10(477 votes)

    #8 - Old Wounds

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    S3:E3

    Danny believes a serial killer is on the loose when two separate murder victims are identified as members of a group charged with a gang rape. Meanwhile, Erin’s ex-husband, attorney Jack Boyle, resurfaces in her life as they face off in court.

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  10. 7.9/10(475 votes)

    #9 - Secrets and Lies

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    S3:E9

    When Danny and Kate come up empty-handed with leads for a shooting, Linda helps make a break in the case when she overhears the victim telling his priest who is responsible. Meanwhile, Henry is mugged at an ATM, which sends Jamie into a rage as he tries to track down the assailant.

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  11. 7.9/10(468 votes)

    #10 - Front Page News

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    S3:E11

    Jamie must deal with the emotional consequences of his actions on the job. Meanwhile, Erin questions Mayor Poole on the witness stand.

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    Director:Robert Harmon
  12. 7.9/10(451 votes)

    #11 - No Regrets

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    S3:E18

    When the same tragedy occurs to people who don’t appear connected, Danny must find what they have in common and who is responsible. Meanwhile, Frank helps an old friend come to terms with his alcoholism.

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  13. 7.8/10(459 votes)

    #12 - Greener Grass

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    S3:E6

    When Erin's key witness, an infamous photographer, is nearly killed in a hit and run, she arranges for Danny to work protection detail to safeguard him. Meanwhile, Jamie and Vinny bust a drug operation.

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  14. 7.8/10(449 votes)

    #13 - Ends and Means

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    S3:E20

    When two Wall Street brokers are killed in drug deals, Danny looks to question a wounded accomplice at the hospital but he is stopped by Linda, who won’t let Danny see him until after surgery. But when the accomplice dies during the procedure, Danny and Linda battle over the judgment call.

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    Director:John Polson
  15. 7.7/10(486 votes)

    #14 - Domestic Disturbance

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    S3:E2

    A woman recants a domestic-abuse claim, but Danny and Jackie continue to investigate the situation. Soon they uncover the woman's secret affair with a powerful politician who's friends with Frank. Meanwhile, Linda returns to the workforce, causing chaos at home.

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  16. 7.7/10(474 votes)

    #15 - Scorched Earth

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    S3:E4

    Danny and Jackie set out to investigate the murder of a bride on her wedding day in a drive-by gang shooting. However, they are pulled off the case and assigned to the protection detail of a Central American president, who they believe is a target for assassination. Meanwhile, Jamie questions his partner Vinny’s methods when he performs an unjustified stop.

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    Director:Peter Werner
  17. 7.7/10(477 votes)

    #16 - Fathers and Sons

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    S3:E10

    When two motorists driving gas-guzzling cars die at the hands of a sniper, Danny and Kate are put on the case of what the city believes is the work of a radical environmental serial killer. Meanwhile, a bicycle accident sends Danny’s son Sean to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.

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  18. 7.7/10(530 votes)

    #17 - Inside Jobs

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    S3:E13

    When a man with multiple rat bites is thrown from a moving car, Danny works the case to find out why and who was trying to send a message. Meanwhile, Frank must be diplomatic when dealing with a bigoted radio host who will be broadcasting from New York City.

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    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Kevin Wade
  19. 7.7/10(511 votes)

    #18 - Men in Black

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    S3:E14

    Before a Hasidic Grand Rebbe passes away, he chooses his youngest son to succeed him. But when the new appointee dies suddenly, Danny investigates the oldest son and others within the Hasidic community. Meanwhile, Henry reveals a family secret to Frank.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:N/A
  20. 7.7/10(464 votes)

    #19 - Warriors

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    S3:E15

    When a 10-year-old boy is the victim of an incident in the projects, Danny’s heated approach to the case lands him in anger management class. Meanwhile, Frank navigates the politics of the State Department and the Turkish Government in order to help a young Turkish woman avoid persecution.

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  21. 7.7/10(467 votes)

    #20 - Protest Too Much

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    S3:E17

    When an off-duty cop tries to stop a bank robbery, he is disarmed by the "Bonnie and Clyde" robbers who take his gun and wound an innocent bystander. Meanwhile, Frank considers getting romantically involved with a woman from the ACLU who happens to be Erin's acquaintance.

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    Director:Larry Teng
  22. 7.6/10(479 votes)

    #21 - Higher Education

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    S3:E8

    Danny arrives at a college campus to find a murdered student, who was thought to be dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Jamie has a life crisis when he reconnects with a former law school classmate and Erin must learn to give Nicky some freedom.

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  23. 7.5/10(510 votes)

    #22 - Nightmares

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    S3:E7

    When a knife-wielding attacker dressed as Baron Samedi, the Spirit of Death, stabs a man in costume on Halloween, Danny enters the world of voodoo. Meanwhile, DCPI Garrett opens up to Frank about a dark secret, and Erin and Nicky take Jack and Sean trick-or-treating.

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    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Kevin Wade
  24. 7.5/10(448 votes)

    #23 - Loss of Faith

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    S3:E19

    When a devoutly religious young woman is found murdered in a cemetery, Danny questions her family who is shocked to learn that she had a secret relationship.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Bitter End" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 507 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Brian Burns, it aired on 5/3/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "This Way Out".