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Blue Bloods S8E12 — The Brave
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Blue Bloods•Season 8•Episode 12

The Brave

8.1/10 · 424 votesJan 12, 201845 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

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After Anthony is shot while interviewing a witness for an upcoming murder trial, Erin enlists Anthony's archenemy, Danny, to find out who was responsible. Jamie and Eddie get in the middle of a standoff between a police lieutenant and a developmentally disabled man posing as

Directed byDeran Sarafian
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 Janko

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Baker

Marisa Ramirez

Marisa Ramirez

Maria Baez

Sami Gayle

Sami Gayle

Nicky Reagan-Boyle

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Kevin Riley

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Deran Sarafian

Deran Sarafian

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Brave" is episode 12 of Blue Bloods season 8. It scored 8.1/10 from 424 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Deran Sarafian and written by Kevin Riley, it aired on January 12, 2018.

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