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What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the CBS television network, the Blue Bloods TV show stars Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez, Vanessa Ray, and Sami Gayle with Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Andrew Terraciano, Tony Terraciano, Lauren Patten, Rosyln Ruff, Luis Antonio Ramos, Callie Thorne, Dylan Walsh, and Jennifer Ikeda in recurring roles. The show revolves around the Reagans, a multi-generational family of New York City cops that’s dedicated to law enforcement. Patriarch Frank Reagan (Selleck) is the New York Police Commissioner and runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family. His unapologetically bold father, Henry (Cariou), previously served a stint as Chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny (Wahlberg), a seasoned detective, family man, an Iraq War vet. Danny sometimes uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez (Ramirez). Frank’s daughter, Erin (Moynahan), is a New York Assistant District Attorney who is also a single parent to her daughter Nicky (Gayle). Frank’s youngest is Jamie (Estes), a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.” He passed on a lucrative future in law and follows in the family footsteps as a cop. Eddie Janko (Ray) is Jamie’s wife and a fellow officer.
Season 12 Ratings
The 12th season of Blue Bloods averaged a 0.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.05 million viewers. Compared to season 11, that’s down by 16% in the demo and down by 6% in viewership in the live+same day ratings (including DVR playback through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled. Find out how Blue Bloods stacks up against other CBS TV shows.
Blue Bloods has been renewed for a 13th season which will debut on October 7, 2022. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will CBS cancel or renew Blue Bloods for season 13? Despite airing on Friday nights, Blue Bloods remained one of the network’s highest-rated scripted series last year. As long as Selleck wants to continue, I think this drama will continue. If he chooses to scale back his role on the show or leave altogether (he turns 77 during this season), I think there’s a good chance that the network might still like to keep Blue Bloods going. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Blue Bloods cancellation or renewal news.
4/27/22 update: Blue Bloods has been renewed for a 13th season on CBS.
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What do you think? Are you glad the Blue Bloods TV show has been renewed for a 13th season? How would you feel if CBS had cancelled this TV series, instead?
Please don’t cancel Blue Bloods. My favorite!!
I totally enjoy watching this show. Would really hate to see it go away! One of the few shows I really enjoy watching..
This is one of the few remaining TV shows that night be considered to have a conservative bent. Hard to believe it has survived this long in the present entertainment climate, but Selleck has so far been successful in keeping it entertaining, wholesome, and free of the Berlanti-esque garbage that afflicts the rest. By far the best show on television, and hope it continues for a long while.
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Could not make it without “Blue Bloods”! Please Never cancel it!!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Let the characters age and change with the years…Naturally!!! Just as we watched Jack. Sean, and Nicki grow up and Henry grow old!!!
Please…..Let it be, and continue it always!!!!! Thank You So Much!
I sincerely hope Blue Bloods continues. This show is so well done. The talent and writers are brilliant. Please don’t cancel it.
Certainly one of my favorite shows and it would be terribly disappointing if it was canceled. There are too few shows worth watching as it is!!
This is my favorite network show. I care about the characters and hope the writers and show continue so I can find out what happens to them. I think the issues they focus on give a realistic view of the role of the police in their role to serve our communities. It especially shows how difficult police work has become. This show is timely and important for that reason alone but the family dynamics make it so very interesting
I absolutely LOVE “Bluebloods” and certainly hope that it is renewed. I have watched every episode and love all the actors and actresses and storylines on this show. I hope it is not cancelled!
I love Blue Bloods and, with the exception of Bridget Moynahan, I love the cast but the show wouldn’t be what it is today if Tom Selleck left. He’s the heart and soul of the show. I hope they renew it for several more seasons.
I love blue bloods and hope it continues. One of the best shows on TV
I would be totally devastated if Blue Bloods was canceled. It’s by far the best show ever..well tied with The Punisher. Anyway.. the cast is amazing. Of course Tom Selleck is the show..but if he did decide to leave..there is still so much that could be played out.
I really hope they renew best show around. Love this show and the actors
I really enjoy Blue Bloods and hope they continue Season 13.
I love watching blue blood I watch over snd over again the story line is always good I would hate to see this programme cancelled.
I do not think that they think about the audience outside the USA much, because has soon as it get to England the programme get cancelled
I love the show! Please keep it on.