Episode 1×20 “Patrol”
PUSHED TO THE LIMITS
SEASON FINALE
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Brandon Sonnier & Brandon Margolis
DIRECTED BY: Sherwin Shilati
AIR DATE: Friday, May 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Patrol”
Episode 1×19 “Chasing Monsters”
A DEADLY THREAT STRIKES CLOSE TO HOME
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Terri Kopp
DIRECTED BY: Sherwin Shilati
AIR DATE: Friday, May 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Chasing Monsters”
Episode 1×18 “Personal Foul”
DANNY AND LENA RACE TO PROTECT A COLLEGE BASKETBALL STAR
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Jamila Daniel
DIRECTED BY: Anton Cropper
AIR DATE: Friday, May 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Personal Foul”
Episode 1×17 “L’dor Vador”
A CAPTURED SERIAL KILLER HINTS AT THE WHEREABOUTS OF A MISSING CHILD
SYNOPSIS: 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.
Bridget Moynahan guest stars as Erin Reagan.
STORY BY: Brandon Sonnier & Elliott Patzkowsky
DIRECTED BY: Anton Cropper
AIR DATE: Friday, May 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “L’dor Vador”
Episode 1×16 “Anatomy of a Bomb”
CRISIS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Estevan
DIRECTED BY: Randy Zisk
AIR DATE: Friday, April 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Anatomy of a Bomb”
Episode 1×15 “For Those Who Weren’t Heard”
DANNY AND LENA REUNITE WITH MARIA BAEZ
SYNOPSIS: When a Brooklyn homicide leads to a dangerous cross‑city case, Danny and Lena reunite with Danny’s former NYPD partner Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez) 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.
STORY BY: John Dove
DIRECTED BY: Brad Turner
AIR DATE: Friday, April 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “For Those Who Weren’t Heard”
Episode 1×14 “Blood Chemistry”
SEAN AND JONAH GO UNDERCOVER
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Dave Metzger
DIRECTED BY: Bosede Williams
AIR DATE: Friday, April 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Blood Chemistry”
Episode 1×13 “Beautiful Broken Things”
SYNOPSIS: A drive-by shooting at the church pulls Lena and Danny into the complicated past of one of Reverend Peters’ associates.
Meanwhile, Mae faces painful revelations about her family, the team manages internal friction and grandfather Henry (Len Cariou) comes to visit.
STORY BY: Dijorn Moss & Trinea Moss
DIRECTED BY: Richelle Taylor
AIR DATE: Friday, April 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Beautiful Broken Things”
Episode 1×12 “St. Patrick’s Day”
DANNY, SARAH AND LENA RACE TO STOP A LOOMING THREAT
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: Terence Paul Winter & Hanna McIntosh
DIRECTED BY: Sudz Sutherland
AIR DATE: Friday, March 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “St. Patrick’s Day”
Episode 1×11 “Family Secrets”
DANNY AND LENA RACE TO STOP A STRING OF VIOLENT CRIMES
SYNOPSIS: Danny and Lena race to stop a string of violent crimes before the situation spirals out of control, while Sarah’s plans for a family outing take an unexpected turn.
At the same time, Jonah and Sean chase a case with surprising twists, and Mae receives an invitation that could change everything.
STORY BY: Pam Veasey
DIRECTED BY: Sudz Sutherland
AIR DATE: Friday, March 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Family Secrets”
Episode 1×10 “Hard Truths”
JONAH’S ANGER AND GRIEF PUT FAMILY BONDS TO THE TEST
SYNOPSIS: 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.
DIRECTED BY: Jason Hellmann
AIR DATE: Friday, Feb. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Hard Truths”
Episode 1×09 “Collateral Damage”
MAE FACES PUBLIC AND FAMILY BACKLASH
SYNOPSIS: 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.
DIRECTED BY: Randy Zisk
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Collateral Damage”
Episode 1×08 “In the Name of the Father, And of the Son…”
AN INVESTIGATION QUICKLY TURNS PERSONAL
SYNOPSIS: 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.
STORY BY: John Dove
DIRECTED BY: Bridget Moynahan
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Episode 1×07 “Baggage Claim”
LENA’S PURSUIT OF JUSTICE FORCES DANNY INTO AN UNEXPECTED ROLE REVERSAL
SYNOPSIS: 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, and Sean and Jonah uncover more than they anticipated during a routine case.
STORY BY: Dave Metzger
DIRECTED BY: Monica Raymund
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Baggage Claim”
Episode 1×06 “Code of Ethics”
A HUNT DOWN A SERIAL HOME INVADER
SYNOPSIS: With an assist from NYPD’s Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez), 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.
STORY BY: Terence Paul Winter
DIRECTED BY: Sherwin Shilati
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Code of Ethics”
Episode 1×05 “Suffer the Children”
DANNY & LENA TAKE ON ONE OF BOSTON’S MOST INFAMOUS UNSOLVED CRIMES
SYNOPSIS: Danny and Lena take on a high-stakes murder case that leads to one of Boston’s most infamous unsolved crimes.
Meanwhile, tensions rise within the Silver family as a complex shooting case sparks debate over accountability and parenting
STORY BY: Terri Kopp
DIRECTED BY: Antonio Negret
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Suffer the Children”
Episode 1×04 “Rites of Passage”
THE SILVER FAMILY GATHERS TO HONOR PATRIARCH BEN SILVER
SYNOPSIS: 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.
Meanwhile, Sarah responds to a hostage crisis and Mae faces a difficult legal decision.
STORY BY: Pam Veasey
DIRECTED BY: Jackeline Tejada
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Rites of Passage”
Episode 1×03 “History”
LENA AND DANNY ARE PULLED INTO A TENSE DRUG INVESTIGATION
SYNOPSIS: A body found on the Boston wharf pulls Lena and Danny into a tense drug investigation alongside Lena’s former partner, Detective Brian Rodgers (Ryan Broussard), 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.
STORY BY: Rebecca Cutter
DIRECTED BY: Alex Zakzrewski
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 31 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “History”
Episode 1×02 “Teammates”
LENA AND DANNY ARE PULLED INTO A HIGH-STAKES MURDER INVESTIGATION
SYNOPSIS: 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.
Meanwhile, Jonah and Sean prepare for their first official day on the job.
STORY BY: Brandon Margolis & Brandon Sonnier
DIRECTED BY: Randy Zisk
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Teammates”
Episode 1×01 “Pilot”
FAITH AND FAMILY
SYNOPSIS: In the series premiere, 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.
STORY BY: Brandon Margolis & Brandon Sonnier
DIRECTED BY: Anthony Hemingway
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).
PHOTOS: “Pilot”
ABOUT BOSTON BLUE
Boston Blue stars Donnie Wahlberg as he reprises his role as NYPD detective Danny Reagan in a universe expansion of the long-running top drama BLUE BLOODS. In this new series, Reagan takes a position with the Boston Police Department and is paired with detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
The Silver family is comprised of Boston district attorney Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben), Boston PD detective Lena Silver, police superintendent Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner) and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson). As Reagan settles into his new city, he also hopes to reconnect with his younger son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), who is beginning his own career in Boston.
Boston Blue airs Fridays, this fall, from Oct. 17 on CBS.
