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Blue Bloods S4E11 — Ties That Bind
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Blue Bloods•Season 4•Episode 11

Ties That Bind

7.9/10 · 480 votesDec 20, 201345 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Danny’s loyalty is tested when he is assigned to the case of a childhood friend, Mickey, who is under investigation for having ties to an infamous mob family. Frank gets word that crime is on the rise due to a recent judicial ruling about the

Directed byChristine Moore
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

Amy Carlson

Amy Carlson

Linda Reagan

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Baker

Marisa Ramirez

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Maria Baez

Sami Gayle

Sami Gayle

Nicky Reagan-Boyle

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Christine Moore

Christine Moore

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Brian Burns

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Episode Summary

"Ties That Bind" is episode 11 of Blue Bloods season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 480 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Christine Moore and written by Brian Burns, it aired on December 20, 2013.

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