The Reagan family returned to the small screen in the series premiere of the first Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, on Friday, October 17, on CBS. With it came a thrilling update on Danny Reagan’s (Donnie Wahlberg) personal life that fans have been waiting for, along with a cameo from Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan-Boyle and the introduction of a new law-enforcement family, the Silvers, with whom viewers will be enjoying a weekly family dinner just like the predecessor. Boston Blue was renewed after six episodes aired in Season 1. With its midseason finale coming up on December 19, we’re breaking down when to expect new episodes.
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 1 aired on October 17 and introduced fans to the new actor playing Sean Reagan, Mika Amonsen. Sean was played by Andrew Terraciano in Blue Bloods, with his real-life brother, Tony Terraciano, playing Sean’s big brother, Jack. Jack didn’t appear in the series premiere, and it’s not currently known if he will, but he’s undoubtedly going to be mentioned if not seen later this season (there’s no word on if a different actor would play Jack either).
The most thrilling part of the episode for longtime Blue Bloods fans was Danny’s first scene. When he first appears in the pilot, he’s in a bedroom with his girlfriend, Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez). Yes, Danny and Baez are finally a couple after the Blue Bloods series finale teased their first date. Now that Danny is in Boston for the foreseeable future following Sean’s injury incurred on the job with the Boston Police Department, Danny and Baez are doing the long-distance relationship grind, and it’s starting to get difficult. (Get an inside look at the first episode with Ramirez and the show’s creators here.)
Boston Blue stars Wahlberg, Sonequa Martin-Green, Gloria Reuben, Ernie Hudson, Maggie Lawson, Marcus Scribner, and Amonsen. Here’s a breakdown of the Boston Blue release schedule for Season 1.
When do new episodes of Boston Blue air?
Boston Blue airs in the old Blue Bloods time slot, Fridays at 10/9c on CBS. Here’s the full release schedule for Season 1 so far.
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 1, “Faith and Family,” Friday, October 17
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 2, “Teammates,” Friday, October 24
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 3, “History,” Friday, October 31
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 4, “Rites of Passage,” Friday, November 7
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 5, “Suffer the Children,” Friday, November 14
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 6, “Code of Ethics,” Friday, November 21
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 7, “Baggage Claim,” Friday, December 5
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 8, “In the Name of the Father, And of the Son…,” Friday, December 12
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 9, “Collateral Damage,” Friday, December 19
Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 10, Friday, February 27
That means, after the winter hiatus, fans will have to wait a while to see new episodes at the end of February. Check out the full 2026 midseason premiere schedule for broadcast shows here.
What happens in Boston Blue Season 1?
In the Boston Blue pilot, Danny settled into his new city after Sean was injured on the job. He hoped to reconnect with his younger son as he began his own law enforcement career in Boston. The Silver family invited Danny and Erin (who came to town to visit Sean in the hospital) to the Silver family Shabbat dinner.
