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The Best Episodes of Blue Bloods Season 3

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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:CBS

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Family Business" is the best rated episode of "Blue Bloods" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 529 votes. Directed by Alex Chapple and written by Brian Burns, it aired on 9/28/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Domestic Disturbance".

  • Family Business
    8.0/10529 votes

    #1 - Family Business

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2012

    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.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Brian Burns

  • Domestic Disturbance
    7.7/10473 votes

    #2 - Domestic Disturbance

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2012

    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.

    Director: Michael Pressman

    Writer: Ian Biederman

  • Old Wounds
    7.9/10466 votes

    #3 - Old Wounds

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2012

    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.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

  • Scorched Earth
    7.7/10462 votes

    #4 - Scorched Earth

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2012

    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.

    Director: Peter Werner

    Writer: Dawn DeNoon

  • Risk and Reward
    8.0/10459 votes

    #5 - Risk and Reward

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2012

    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.

    Director: Ralph Hemecker

    Writer: Thomas Kelly

  • Greener Grass
    7.8/10449 votes

    #6 - Greener Grass

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2012

    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.

    Director: Martha Mitchell

    Writer: Daniel Truly

  • Nightmares
    7.5/10497 votes

    #7 - Nightmares

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2012

    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.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Kevin Wade

  • Higher Education
    7.6/10469 votes

    #8 - Higher Education

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2012

    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.

    Director: Robert Harmon

    Writer: Ian Biederman

  • Secrets and Lies
    7.9/10466 votes

    #9 - Secrets and Lies

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2012

    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.

    Director: David Barrett

    Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

  • Fathers and Sons
    7.7/10466 votes

    #10 - Fathers and Sons

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2013

    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.

    Director: Michael Pressman

    Writer: Brian Burns

  • Front Page News
    7.9/10457 votes

    #11 - Front Page News

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2013

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

    Director: Robert Harmon

    Writer: Dawn DeNoon

  • Framed
    8.3/10504 votes

    #12 - Framed

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2013

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

    Director: David Barrett

    Writer: Daniel Truly

  • Inside Jobs
    7.7/10518 votes

    #13 - Inside Jobs

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2013

    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.

    Director: Alex Hall

    Writer: Kevin Wade

  • Men in Black
    7.7/10500 votes

    #14 - Men in Black

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2013

    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.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: N/A

  • Warriors
    7.7/10455 votes

    #15 - Warriors

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2013

    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.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

  • Quid Pro Quo
    8.0/10459 votes

    #16 - Quid Pro Quo

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/22/2013

    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.

    Director: Alex Zakrzewski

    Writer: Brian Burns

  • Protest Too Much
    7.7/10459 votes

    #17 - Protest Too Much

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2013

    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.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Dawn DeNoon

  • No Regrets
    7.9/10443 votes

    #18 - No Regrets

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2013

    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.

    Director: David Barrett

    Writer: Daniel Truly

  • Loss of Faith
    7.5/10440 votes

    #19 - Loss of Faith

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2013

    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.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Seth Pearlman

  • Ends and Means
    7.8/10441 votes

    #20 - Ends and Means

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/12/2013

    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.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Ian Biederman

  • Devil's Breath
    8.1/10446 votes

    #21 - Devil's Breath

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2013

    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.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

  • The Bitter End
    8.4/10496 votes

    #22 - The Bitter End

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Brian Burns

  • This Way Out
    8.5/10497 votes

    #23 - This Way Out

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/2013

    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.

    Director: Peter Werner

    Writer: Kevin Wade