The essential episodes of Boston Blue
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Boston Blue — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
A body found on the Boston wharf pulls Lena and Danny into a tense drug investigation; Jonah and Sean chase down a missing man tied to a scavenger hunt; Sarah and Mae navigate emotional challenges at home and in court.
- 03
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; Sarah responds to a hostage crisis; Mae faces a difficult legal decision.
- 04
Danny and Lena take on a high-stakes murder case that leads to one of Boston's most infamous unsolved crimes; tensions rise within the Silver family as a complex shooting case sparks debate over accountability and parenting.
- 05
With an assist from NYPD's Maria Baez, Danny and Lena hunt down a serial home invader; Sean's budding romance faces unexpected complications; Mae and Sarah uncover a troubling leak that could upend the justice system.
- 06
Lena's pursuit of justice forces Danny into an unexpected role reversal; Sarah faces a personal dilemma that tests her resolve; Mae contends with political pressure; Sean and Jonah uncover more than they anticipated during a routine case.
- 07
In the Name of the Father, And of the Son …
Danny and Lena's investigation into a robbery gone wrong quickly turns personal; Sean and Jonah face rising tensions with Boston's firefighters; Sarah clashes with boyfriend Seth over family discipline.
- 08
Mae faces public and family backlash over the consequences of her past decisions; Sarah struggles with guilt that pushes her to take risks in pursuit of justice; Lena and Danny dive into a tense homicide case.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
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.
- 14
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.
- 15
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.
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