Blue Bloods: Season 3
Blue Bloods Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. As part of the ongoing narrative, the characters navigate the demands of their professions and family ties while upholding honor, justice, and their shared dedication to the city. The season spans its 23-episode run, following the ongoing p
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on a multi-generational family of cops.
- The family members are dedicated to New York City law enforcement.
- Core themes of the series include honor, justice, and family.
- The show is a drama focusing on police work and family dynamics in New York City.
Season overview
Blue Bloods Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 23 episodes. The series is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. As part of the ongoing narrative, the characters navigate the demands of their professions and family ties while upholding honor, justice, and their shared dedication to the city. The season spans its 23-episode run, following the ongoing professional and personal developments of this law enforcement family without introducing outside speculative details or unverified plot events.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Family Business
Sep 28, 2012
A dangerous criminal from Danny's past comes back to seek revenge and kidnaps Jackie. Meanwhile, Jamie meets his new partner, while a young officer is shaken after he accidentally
Domestic Disturbance
Oct 5, 2012
A woman recants a domestic-abuse claim, but Danny and Jackie continue to investigate the situation. Soon they uncover the woman's secret affair with a powerful politician who's fri
Old Wounds
Oct 12, 2012
Danny believes a serial killer is on the loose when two separate murder victims are identified as members of a group charged with a gang rape. Meanwhile, Erin’s ex-husband, attorne
Scorched Earth
Oct 19, 2012
Danny and Jackie set out to investigate the murder of a bride on her wedding day in a drive-by gang shooting. However, they are pulled off the case and assigned to the protection d
Risk and Reward
Oct 26, 2012
Shortly after Frank awards a detective with the Medal of Valor for his undercover work for the NYPD in Malaysia, the detective is taken hostage by a Malaysian drug lord whose broth
Greener Grass
Nov 2, 2012
When Erin's key witness, an infamous photographer, is nearly killed in a hit and run, she arranges for Danny to work protection detail to safeguard him. Meanwhile, Jamie and Vinny
Nightmares
Nov 9, 2012
When a knife-wielding attacker dressed as Baron Samedi, the Spirit of Death, stabs a man in costume on Halloween, Danny enters the world of voodoo. Meanwhile, DCPI Garrett opens up
Higher Education
Nov 30, 2012
Danny arrives at a college campus to find a murdered student, who was thought to be dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Jamie has a life crisis when he reconnects with a former law school cl
Secrets and Lies
Dec 7, 2012
When Danny and Kate come up empty-handed with leads for a shooting, Linda helps make a break in the case when she overhears the victim telling his priest who is responsible. Meanwh
Fathers and Sons
Jan 4, 2013
When two motorists driving gas-guzzling cars die at the hands of a sniper, Danny and Kate are put on the case of what the city believes is the work of a radical environmental seria
Front Page News
Jan 11, 2013
Jamie must deal with the emotional consequences of his actions on the job. Meanwhile, Erin questions Mayor Poole on the witness stand.
Framed
Jan 18, 2013
Danny’s car matches an NYPD description of a car involved in a drug deal and he is taken into custody when a bag of cocaine is found in his trunk.
Inside Jobs
Feb 1, 2013
When a man with multiple rat bites is thrown from a moving car, Danny works the case to find out why and who was trying to send a message. Meanwhile, Frank must be diplomatic when
Men in Black
Feb 8, 2013
Before a Hasidic Grand Rebbe passes away, he chooses his youngest son to succeed him. But when the new appointee dies suddenly, Danny investigates the oldest son and others within
Warriors
Feb 15, 2013
When a 10-year-old boy is the victim of an incident in the projects, Danny’s heated approach to the case lands him in anger management class. Meanwhile, Frank navigates the politic
Quid Pro Quo
Feb 22, 2013
Erin and Danny investigate a cold case of a girl who was attacked by her rich and powerful boyfriend, who was never convicted. Meanwhile, Jamie’s friend brings a lawsuit against Da
Protest Too Much
Mar 8, 2013
When an off-duty cop tries to stop a bank robbery, he is disarmed by the "Bonnie and Clyde" robbers who take his gun and wound an innocent bystander. Meanwhile, Frank considers get
No Regrets
Mar 15, 2013
When the same tragedy occurs to people who don’t appear connected, Danny must find what they have in common and who is responsible. Meanwhile, Frank helps an old friend come to ter
Loss of Faith
Apr 5, 2013
When a devoutly religious young woman is found murdered in a cemetery, Danny questions her family who is shocked to learn that she had a secret relationship.
Ends and Means
Apr 12, 2013
When two Wall Street brokers are killed in drug deals, Danny looks to question a wounded accomplice at the hospital but he is stopped by Linda, who won’t let Danny see him until af
Devil's Breath
Apr 26, 2013
When Danny finds a disoriented man in a park covered in his girlfriend’s blood, he finds it hard to believe that the man has no recollection of the night’s events until they find a
The Bitter End
May 3, 2013
Danny blames himself when a young woman commits suicide because he had made a promise to her in the wake of her parents' deaths. Meanwhile, violence involving a gang at a housing p
This Way Out
May 10, 2013
As the Reagans rally together to take down the leader of the gang responsible for the murder of someone close to them, Danny looks to the gang leader’s girlfriend to lead them to h