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Blue Bloods S9E5 — Thicker Than Water
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Blue Bloods•Season 9•Episode 5

Thicker Than Water

8.1/10 · 415 votesOct 26, 201845 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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Danny and Baez investigate a murder attempt against a celebrated fertility doctor with a seemingly pristine reputation. Eddie must intervene in a Reagan family matter involving Danny's boys. Erin helps Anthony find justice after a date goes wrong.

Directed byJackeline Tejada
Written byDaniel Truly
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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

Gregory Jbara

Gregory Jbara

Garrett Moore

Robert Clohessy

Robert Clohessy

Sid Gormley

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Hawk

Abigail Baker

Marisa Ramirez

Marisa Ramirez

Maria Baez

Sami Gayle

Sami Gayle

Nicky Reagan-Boyle

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Daniel Truly

Daniel Truly

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Jackeline Tejada

Director

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Episode Summary

"Thicker Than Water" is episode 5 of Blue Bloods season 9. It scored 8.1/10 from 415 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jackeline Tejada and written by Daniel Truly, it aired on October 26, 2018.

Next: E6 · TrustBest of Season 9