The stakes are getting personal for detectives Danny Reagan and Lena Silver. The next episode of Boston Blue, titled “In the Name of the Father, And of the Son…”, arrives on Friday, December 12, 2025. After a seventh episode that dug deep into Lena’s past, the new installment sees a robbery investigation hitting close to home, forcing Lena to make a risky move. The show, a successful spinoff from Blue Bloods, has already been confirmed for a second season.
When and Where to Watch Episode 8
Boston Blue airs on CBS at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. For viewers watching live, the broadcast schedule varies by time zone:
- Pacific Time: 7:00 PM, Friday, December 12
- Indian Standard Time: 7:30 AM, Saturday, December 13
- Australian Eastern Time: 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 13
If you miss the live broadcast, new episodes are available to stream on Paramount+. This is also the platform to watch previous episodes and catch up on the season.
The Story So Far and What’s Next
The previous episode, “Baggage Claim,” which aired on December 5, centered on the murder of a young woman found in a suitcase. For Lena, the case was a painful reminder of her past. Early in her career, she tried to bring down a powerful figure, Senator Lowell, for the murder of a s*x worker, but he destroyed the evidence and escaped justice. The recent murder gave her hope to finally catch him, putting her at odds with her usual methods and even her partner, Danny.
Episode 8, “In the Name of the Father, And of the Son…,” picks up with Danny and Lena investigating a robbery. What starts as a routine case quickly becomes personal, pushing Lena to devise a bold plan that tests boundaries. This plan is expected to directly impact her sister, Mae Silver, the Boston District Attorney.
“Danny and Lena’s investigation into a robbery gone wrong quickly turns personal, pushing Lena to devise a bold plan that tests Mae’s boundaries.” – Episode description for Boston Blue S01E08.
Meanwhile, other members of the large ensemble cast face their own challenges. Sean Reagan and Jonah Silver find themselves dealing with rising tensions between police and Boston’s firefighters. Back at home, Sarah Silver clashes with her boyfriend, Seth, over matters of family discipline.
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A Closer Look at the Show and Its Future
Boston Blue is a spinoff from the long-running series Blue Bloods. Donnie Wahlberg reprises his role as NYPD Detective Danny Reagan, who has taken a new job with the Boston Police Department. He is partnered with Detective Lena Silver, played by Sonequa Martin-Green, who is part of a prominent Boston law enforcement family.
The show has been a strong performer for CBS. After only six episodes, it was announced that Boston Blue has been renewed for a second season. The network stated that the show, alongside another new spinoff, has “won every Friday night in total viewers” since premiering on October 17, averaging around 8 million viewers per episode.
A notable casting change in the spinoff is the role of Sean Reagan, Danny’s son. The part is now played by Mika Amonsen, taking over from Andrew Terraciano who originated the role in Blue Bloods. Showrunner Brandon Margolis explained this was a creative choice to bring a “different energy” to the character for this new chapter.
The episode is directed by a familiar face from the Blue Bloods universe: Bridget Moynahan, who plays Erin Reagan on the original series. She is one of several Blue Bloods alumni who have made guest appearances on the new show.
Episode 9, titled “Collateral Damage,” will air on Friday, December 19, 2025. After that, the show will take a break. The series is scheduled to return with Episode 10 on February 27, 2026. The first season is set to have a total of 20 episodes.
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