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Blue Bloods, is a police procedural drama that focuses on cases of law and order in New York City and revolves around Frank Reagan, the commissioner. The show explores the gritty reality of crime and also showcases the challenges of family life. The show has many tragic episodes as it focuses on the grief the Reagan family and their known ones go through. Here are ten tragic episodes from the show that viewers can check out.
Two-Faced, Officer Down, and other tragic episodes from Blue Bloods
1) Cutting Losses
Linda, who was Danny’s wife, played an important role in Blue Bloods. But in season 8, episode 1, the premiere highlights the aftermath of her death—which happened in a helicopter crash—and Danny’s coming to terms with it. Viewers associate Danny as a tough Marine, but his breakdown in therapy and his lashing towards his ex-brother-in-law proves that he is still in pain. The episode is sensitive and heart-breaking, and sees the Reagan family, trying to support Danny.
2) Two-Faced
In season 9, episode 17, the episode deals with the tragic loss of a child and morality. When Dr. David Peterson helps her daughter’s autoimmune disorder with an unconventional treatment, Erin Reagan is confused about whether he should be charged with murder.
Even though Dr. Peterson tried to do what was best for his child, the law needs to be followed. Ultimately, Peterson’s ex-wife forces for charges and Erin must convince her to understand the sad precarity of the situation.
3) Unbearable Loss
In season 7, episode 10 of Blue Bloods, the show blends a father’s loss of his son and the closure of a rivalry. Reverend Potter, has never been on good terms with Frank. However, when he lashes out by holding people on mere suspension, his grief is visible and heartening. He enlists Frank’s help to find out the murderer of his son. The episode ends on a beautiful note as Potter requests Frank to speak at his son’s memorial service.
4) Officer Down
In season 1, episode 4, the episode focuses on Officer Michelle Martin, excited to be celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband. However, in a tragic twist of fate, a dangerous bank robbery sees her getting involved. When the robbers hold a group of people hostage, Officer Martin intervenes but is sadly struck down in cold blood. She dies on the pavement and the police department is bereaved at the loss of their own.
5) With Friends Like These
The episode is a realistic but tough watch as it deals with a woman who has schizophrenia and is unable to get adequate care. In season 6, episode 4, the episode begins with a rivalry between the firefighters and the police, but it tackles the issue of inadequate support systems for mental health patients.
While Jamie tries to help the woman, it is discovered that she has committed suicide. The sad episode is therefore tragic but highlights social issues.
6) Love Lost
In season 7, episode 19, the show revolves around a heartbreaking moral decision. A woman, Emily, is found suffocated in her bed and her husband becomes the main suspect. But things quickly become tragic, as the bereaved husband reveals that Emily was about to die soon due to her cancer and he killed her upon Emily’s request, as she did not want to live in pain. A tragic watch.
7) The Greater Good
In season 7, episode 1, Frank is reeling from the loss of Joe, who died on duty. An unexpected incident occurs that brings up Frank’s grief. A mother begs Frank to not let her son enter the police academy as she lost her husband due to work and fears the same for her son. Frank understands her pain as it brings up his own loss. The episode is heartening and Frank tries to contain his pain.
8) Partners
In season 5, episode 1, the focus is not on the Reagan family, but on detective Maria Baez. The episode introduced Baez’s older brother Javier earlier and the brother and sister share a close bond.
After getting sober and becoming an informant for the police, Maria discovers that Javier is betraying both sides. In a tense fight with the drug mafia, he gets shot while trying to protect his sister and Baez’s grief is heavy to watch.
9) Little Fish
In season 1, episode 11, Frank deals with the guilt of failing to solve a decades old case, which is showcased in a heartening manner. When the renovations of a home reveal the skeleton of a young boy, Frank remembers that is the same case that he could not solve during his early days. The composure of the commissioner falters when it is revealed that the killer is a man that he had questioned and had let go.
10) The Blue Templar
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The death of Joe Reagan is what began the show and in season 1, episode 22, viewers finally get to see who killed him. The episode delves into the details surrounding Joe’s death, which caused much pain to the Reagan family. It is a sorrowful episode as it highlights the effect a family member’s death has on his/her loved ones. The episode is bittersweet as while the perpetrators of Joe’s murder have been found, Joe will never come back.
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