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The Best Episodes of Boston Blue Season 1

Every episode of Boston Blue Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Boston Blue Season 1!

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NYPD Detective Danny Reagan takes a job with the Boston PD and is paired with Detective Lena Silver, part of a law enforcement family comprised of District Attorney Mae Silver, Police Superintendent Sarah Silver, rookie

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 20 - Patrol
    8.2/10(206 votes)

    S1:E20

    A dangerous investigation collides with pivotal personal and professional decisions, pushing the team to their limits. As the D.A. election draws closer, shifting dynamics and an unexpected incident heighten the urgency and raise new questions for everyone involved.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writers:Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier

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  2. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 17 - L'dor Vador
    7.7/10(226 votes)

    S1:E17

    When a captured serial killer hints at the whereabouts of a missing child, Danny teams up with a familiar ally in a tense race against time. Meanwhile, health scares and long‑kept family secrets surface, forcing members of the team to confront personal truths.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writers:Brandon Sonnier, Elliott Patzkowsky

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  3. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 19 - Chasing Monsters
    7.7/10(209 votes)

    S1:E19

    A deadly threat strikes close to home, pulling Lena, Danny and the team into an intense investigation that stirs buried grief and tests their resolve. At the same time, Mae faces a political and personal reckoning, prompting a revelation that pushes Lena toward a life-changing decision.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Terri Kopp

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  4. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 15 - For Those Who Weren't Heard
    7.6/10(238 votes)

    S1:E15

    When a Brooklyn homicide leads to a dangerous cross‑city case, Danny and Lena reunite with Danny's former NYPD partner Maria Baez to uncover the truth and protect a vulnerable victim. Meanwhile, separate investigations test personal loyalties and moral boundaries as the team confronts difficult family dynamics.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:John Dove

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  5. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 8 - In the Name of the Father, and of the Son...
    7.5/10(284 votes)

    S1:E8

    Danny and Lena’s investigation into a robbery gone wrong quickly turns personal, pushing Lena to devise a bold plan that tests Mae’s boundaries. Meanwhile, Sean and Jonah face rising tensions with Boston’s firefighters, and Sarah clashes with boyfriend Seth over family discipline

    Director:Bridget Moynahan
    Writer:John Dove

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  6. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 10 - Hard Truths
    7.5/10(253 votes)

    S1:E10

    Following the release of Ben's killer from prison, Jonah continues to struggle with anger and grief confronting the killer and putting family bonds to the test, and Mae and Sarah face painful truths that could change everything. Meanwhile, Danny and Lena take on a high-stakes case that uncovers deep-rooted secrets and forces unlikely alliances.

    Director:Jason Hellmann
    Writer:Jamila Daniel

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  7. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 6 - Code of Ethics
    7.4/10(317 votes)

    S1:E6

    With an assist from NYPD's Maria Baez, Danny and Lena hunt down a serial home invader. Sean's budding romance faces unexpected complications. Meanwhile Mae and Sarah uncover a troubling leak that could upend the justice system.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Terence Paul Winter

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  8. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 9 - Collateral Damage
    7.4/10(276 votes)

    S1:E9

    Mae faces public and family backlash over the consequences of her past decisions, while Sarah struggles with guilt that pushes her to take risks in pursuit of justice. At the same time, Lena and Danny dive into a tense homicide case, and Jonah's anger over his father's death threatens to unravel fragile family ties.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Estevan

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  9. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 11 - Family Secrets
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    S1:E11

    Danny and Lena race to stop a string of violent crimes before they spiral out of control, while Sarah's family outing takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writer:Pam Veasey

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  10. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 16 - Anatomy of a Bomb
    7.4/10(238 votes)

    S1:E16

    When a crisis erupts at a local hospital over a critical transplant error, Danny and Lena work to calm a volatile situation while the rest of the team uncovers a darker mystery tied to the case. Meanwhile, an unexpected encounter pushes Lena to reflect on her past.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Estevan

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  11. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 7 - Baggage Claim
    7.3/10(281 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lena's pursuit of justice forces Danny into an unexpected role reversal, while Sarah faces a personal dilemma that tests her resolve. Meanwhile, Mae contends with political pressure.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Dave Metzger

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  12. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 12 - St. Patrick's Day
    7.3/10(241 votes)

    S1:E12

    Danny, Sarah and Lena race to stop a looming threat on St. Patrick's Day. Meanwhile, homesickness sparks a family gathering, and Lena's personal life takes a hopeful turn.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writers:Terence Paul Winter, Hanna McIntosh

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  13. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 14 - Blood Chemistry
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    S1:E14

    Sean and Jonah go undercover to track down a dangerous new threat affecting Boston's young adults, forcing Sean to confront unresolved ties from his past along the way. Meanwhile, personal revelations and family concerns surface as the team navigates health scares, and growing public attention brings new challenges.

    Director:Bosede Williams
    Writer:Dave Metzger

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  14. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 18 - Personal Foul
    7.3/10(225 votes)

    S1:E18

    When a college basketball star is threatened, Danny and Lena race to protect them while solving a murder. Meanwhile, deeply personal conflicts and moral dilemmas surface, forcing the team to confront difficult truths about loyalty, identity and justice.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Jamila Daniel

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  15. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 1 - Faith and Family
    7.2/10(642 votes)

    S1:E1

    NYPD detective Danny Reagan teams up with Boston detective Lena Silver to investigate a deadly fire at a tech company. As they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of secrets involving facial recognition technology, family ties and a search for justice that brings the Silver and Reagan families closer together.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writers:Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier

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  16. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 13 - Beautiful Broken Things
    7.2/10(238 votes)

    S1:E13

    A drive-by shooting at the church pulls Lena and Danny into the complicated past of one of Reverend Peters' associates. Mae faces painful revelations about her family, the team manages internal friction and grandfather Henry comes to visit.

    Director:Richelle Taylor
    Writers:Dijorn Moss, Trinea Moss

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  17. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 2 - Teammates
    7.1/10(457 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lena and Danny are pulled into a high-stakes murder investigation when a whistleblower tied to one of Mae's court cases is found dead.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writers:Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier

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  18. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 3 - History
    7.1/10(391 votes)

    S1:E3

    A body found on the Boston wharf pulls Lena and Danny into a tense drug investigation alongside Lena's former partner, Detective Brian Rodgers, sparking personal and professional friction. Jonah and Sean chase down a missing man tied to a scavenger hunt, while Sarah and Mae navigate emotional challenges at home and in court.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  19. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 4 - Rites of Passage
    7.0/10(352 votes)

    S1:E4

    As the Silver family observes Yahrzeit to honor patriarch Ben Silver on the one-year anniversary of his death, Lena and Danny investigate the murder of a beloved shop owner.

    Director:Jackeline Tejada
    Writer:Pam Veasey

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  20. Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 5 - Suffer the Children
    6.8/10(351 votes)

    S1:E5

    Danny and Lena take on a high-stakes murder case that leads to one of Boston's most infamous unsolved crimes.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Terri Kopp

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Patrol" is the best rated episode of "Boston Blue" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 206 votes. Directed by Sherwin Shilati and written by Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier, it aired on 5/22/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "L'dor Vador".