Fair rating?Blue Bloods· Season 12 · Episode 3
Protective Instincts
Frank must decide between remaining police commissioner and pursuing a new professional chapter when his old friend Lenny Ross presents him with an exciting job offer. Also, Sean puts Jamie and Eddie in a tough position when he tries his hand at the family business behind his father Danny's back, and Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a restaurant delivery man.
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#14In Season 12of 20 rated episodes
#152All-timeof 293 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 12 averages 7.9
2021First airedOctober 15, 2021
Guest stars
Treat Williamsas Lenny Ross
Andrew Terracianoas Sean Reagan
Abigail Hawkas Det. Abigail Baker
Gregory Jbaraas DCPI Garrett Moore
Robert Clohessyas Sid Gormley
Lauren Pattenas Rachel Witten
Vaishnavi Sharmaas Maya Hassan
Fawad Siddiquias Muhammed Qadir
Shafi Uddinas Amir Hassan
Samuel María Gómezas John Sinclair
Fortuna Gebresellassieas Annie (DA's Office Assistant)
Darik Bernardas Officer Irving
Neimah Djourabchias Zahid Hassan
Warren E. Hullas PerpCrew
Jackeline TejadaDirector
Kevin RileyWriter
Yasmine CadetWriter
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