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Blue Bloods S8E5 — The Forgotten
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Blue Bloods•Season 8•Episode 5

The Forgotten

7.8/10 · 427 votesOct 27, 201745 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a single mother whose ex-husband has a history of violence. Frank deals with the fallout when Mayor Dutton eliminates solitary confinement in prisons. Jamie’s efforts to save a young woman who overdosed on drugs has unexpected consequences.

Directed byRalph Hemecker
Written byAllie Solomon
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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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Ralph Hemecker

Director

Allie Solomon

Allie Solomon

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Forgotten" is episode 5 of Blue Bloods season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 427 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Ralph Hemecker and written by Allie Solomon, it aired on October 27, 2017.

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