10 Fun Facts About Blue Bloods

Which actor portrays the patriarch of the Reagan family, New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan?

Tom Selleck famously portrays Frank Reagan, the steadfast New York City Police Commissioner and head of the Reagan family, known for his leadership and traditional values.

What is the primary profession of Frank Reagan's eldest surviving son, Danny Reagan?

Danny Reagan is a dedicated and often impulsive NYPD Detective, known for his intense methods in solving crimes and his strong commitment to justice.

Which major U.S. city serves as the primary setting for the television series 'Blue Bloods'?

'Blue Bloods' is set and primarily filmed in New York City, featuring many of its iconic landmarks as the backdrop for the Reagan family's lives and work.

Which member of the Reagan family works as an Assistant District Attorney?

Erin Reagan is Frank's only daughter and works as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, often providing a legal perspective that sometimes conflicts with her family's police work.

Jamie Reagan graduated from Harvard Law School and gave up which career to join the NYPD?

Jamie's own precinct jokes that he is the only NYPD employee with a Harvard Law degree who walks a beat, and his brother Danny needles him for abandoning a lucrative law career.

Who portrays Detective Maria Baez, Danny Reagan's long-time partner in the NYPD?

Marisa Ramirez plays Detective Maria Baez, Danny Reagan's loyal and capable partner who often provides a grounded counterpoint to his more aggressive style.

What is the name of Frank Reagan's father, who is also a former New York City Police Commissioner?

Henry Reagan, often referred to as 'Pop,' is Frank's father and a retired NYPD Police Commissioner, serving as a wise and experienced elder in the family.

Which weekly tradition, called 'the heart of each show', anchors nearly every Blue Bloods episode?

The Reagans gather every Sunday, begin the meal with grace, and use the table to argue out the moral dilemmas raised by that week's cases.

Who is the youngest of Danny and Linda Reagan's two sons?

Sean Reagan is the youngest son of Danny and Linda Reagan, and a grandson of Frank Reagan.

Which of Frank Reagan's sons died in the line of duty before the events of the series began?

Joe Reagan, one of Frank's sons, was killed in the line of duty while working undercover to expose a corrupt group of police officers, a tragedy that deeply impacts the family throughout the series.