Is the police procedural drama series making a comeback? Continue reading to find out more about Blue Bloods Season 13.
Blue Bloods is an American drama television series that debuted on CBS in September 2010. Executive producers include Kevin Wade, Ian Biederman, Brian Burns, Siobhan Byrne-O’Connor, Dan Truly, and Selleck. CBS Studios is in charge of the show’s production.
Blue Bloods follows the Reagans, a New York City police family. Donnie Wahlberg is Detective Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan plays ADA. Selleck plays Police Commissioner Frank Reagan. Will Estes plays former patrol officer and now Sgt. Jamie Reagan and Len Cariou play Henry Reagan, former Police Commissioner and Frank’s father.
The show is one of the most popular on the network, and fans can’t get enough of it. Since rumors of a potential renewal began to circulate on social media, the community has been waiting for an official announcement, and the good news has finally arrived.
Here is everything we know about the Blue Bloods Season 13.
Is Blue Bloods renewed for Season 13?
Yes! It is confirmed Blue Bloods is being officially renewed for another season by CBS Network.
The upcoming installment will be Season 13 of the long-running tv series franchise, which first started to air on September 24, 2010. It’s been more than 10 years, and the series is not stopping anytime soon.
Hence, the renewal isn’t surprising given that Blue Bloods is one of the most-watched series on broadcast television, with a massive 9.81 million viewers every episode. Currently, Blue Bloods is still airing Season 12, which is reported to end on May 6, 2022.
So the news that Blue Bloods has been renewed for another season is fantastic, as it will lead to speedy production and development for the upcoming season, and fans may not have to wait long to dive right into the next chapter of this drama series.
Take a look at the official announcement of the renewal of Blue Bloods Season 13 below:
Grab a seat – the Sunday dinners continue. #BlueBloods has been renewed for Season 13 and we can’t wait to have you join us! pic.twitter.com/kgsloCjxWC
— Blue Bloods (@BlueBloods_CBS) April 26, 2022
Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, stated, “America’s favorite first family of law enforcement is back for season 13,”
He further added, “The Reagans possess an incredible bond with audiences literally everywhere and on every platform. And in its 12th season, with over 250 episodes, ‘Blue Bloods’ not only continues to dominate in the ratings but excels at an exceptionally high creative level. Led by the incomparable Tom Selleck, this amazing cast skillfully brings universal and relatable personal storylines to life week after week, while executive producer Kevin Wade and the skilled writing team craft compelling episodes featuring the show’s trademark mix of family dynamics and police work. We look forward to many more Reagan family dinners next season.”
Fans’ reaction to the renewal for Blue Bloods Season 13
It's official! Blue Bloods has been renewed for a Season 13!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/267ICIsvDr
— Broad Street Bomb Squad ⚾️ 💣 (@nickpo7236) April 26, 2022
BLUE BLOODS RENEWED FOR SEASON 13 💙💙💙
The most amazing news of the week 🙌 ❤ It is finally confirmed that Blue Bloods will be back and the series will be continued 😀 #BlueBloods #cbs #cbstv #cbstvstudios #bluebloodscbs #bluebloodsfriday #bluebloodsseason13 #renewed pic.twitter.com/E7z7qeApaf
— Blue Bloods Fandom (@Mishti14532551) April 26, 2022
The whole tl is going crazy over the news that Blue Bloods is coming back for season 13 and I think it’s amazingly hilarious
— Hannah (@illicitvray) April 26, 2022
Blue Bloods Season 13 Potential Release Date
The exact release date for Blue Bloods Season 13 has yet to be determined. Season 13’s renewal was only recently announced. As a result, any guaranteed release dates for the future season will be released once production is completed on time and the series is ready for promotion. Predicting the dates until then will be purely speculative.
However, die-hard fans can easily assume and guess that the upcoming season will be able to release anytime in September or December of the following months. That is if the series does not encounter any delays or complications during production. Until then, we recommend that fans wait patiently and delight at the renewal announcement.
Blue Bloods Season 13 Epiosdes
The network and show’s creator has yet to reveal the number of episodes as well as the titles. The series is expected to have at least 20 to 22 episodes, similar to how previous installments of the TV series have always included with the exception of Season 10, which had 19 episodes, followed by Seasons 11 and 12, which had comparatively fewer episodes from the previous seasons, that were 16 and 20 episodes, respectively.
As a result, the exact number of episodes is difficult to predict for the time being. However, we assure fans that these details will be disclosed in the coming months, as the network usually plans to do. So keep an eye out for such information.
Blue Bloods Season 13 Episodes Runtime
The overall episode length of the series has consistently been 42-44 minutes. As a result, it is anticipated that the future season will follow the same pattern.
What to expect from Blue Bloods Season 13?
Season 12 of Blue Bloods is presently broadcasting, and two episodes named Tangled Up in Blue and Silver Linings, which are episodes 19 and 20 of the season, are yet to premiere.
As a result, predicting the plotline for tBlue Bloods Season 13 will be difficult at this time because we don’t know how the final episode will be or what will end the season, which may include some elements of surprise or twists that fans will have to wait for it to be disclosed in order to speculate the next storyline for Blue Bloods Season 13.
Thus, we suggest the viewers catch up with Blue Bloods Season 12 to establish a concept for the following chapter, which may help you speculate and understand the potential plotlines for the next season.
The titles and release dates of Blue Bloods Season 12 are stated below for your guidance and easy streaming experience if you decide to watch the series.
- S12E1: “Hate is Hate” – Oct 1, 2021
- S12E2: “Times Like These” – Oct 8, 2021
- S12E3: “Protective Instincts” – Oct 15, 2021
- S12E4: “True Blue” – Oct 22, 2021
- S12E5: “Good Intentions” – Nov 5, 2021
- S12E6: “Be Smart or Be Dead” – Nov 12, 2021
- S12E7: “USA Today” – Nov 19, 2021
- S12E8: “Reality Check” – Dec 3, 2021
- S12E9: “Firewall” – Dec 10, 2021
- S12E10: “Old Friends” – Jan 7, 2022
- S12E11: “On the Arm” – Jan 14, 2022
- S12E12: “The Reagan Way” – Jan 21, 2022
- S12E13: “Cold Comfort” – Jan 28, 2022
- S12E14: “Allegiance” – Feb 25, 2022
- S12E15: “Where We Stand” – Mar 04, 2022
- S12E16: “Guilt” – Mar 11, 2022
- S12E17: “Hidden Motive” – Apr 01, 2022
- S12E18: “Long Lost” – Apr 08, 2022
- S12E19: “Tangled Up in Blue” – Apr 29, 2022
- S12E20: “Silver Linings” – May 06, 2022
Take a look at the latest clips for Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 19, which is set to release on April 29, 2022
Blue Bloods Cast
The main cast members of the series include:
- Tom Selleck as NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan
- Donnie Wahlberg as Detective 1st Grade Danny Reagan
- Bridget Moynahan as ADA Erin Reagan
- Will Estes as Sergeant Jamie Reagan
- Len Cariou as Henry Reagan
- Marisa Ramirez as Detective 1st Grade Maria Baez
- Vanessa Ray as Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan
The recurring cast members include:
- Abigail Hawk as Detective 1st Grade Abigail Baker
- Gregory Jbara as Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Garrett Moore
- Robert Clohessy as Lieutenant Sidney Gormley
- Steve Schirripa as DA Investigator Anthony Abetemarco
- Will Hochman as Detective 3rd Grade Joe Hill
- Stacy Keach as Archbishop Kevin Kearns
Are there any new cast members in Blue Bloods Season 13?
So far, no new additions to the series cast and crew have been announced. If new characters are added to the cast list, their details will be provided in the future months.
As a result, it is expected that all of the previous cast members would reprise their roles in the future season in order for the narrative to go further and to explore their character arcs in addition to making them engaging in each episode.
Is there any trailer available for Blue Bloods Season 13?
No, there is no teaser or trailer released because the series has only recently been renewed, and the production has not started yet. As a result, we recommend that you watch all of the previous seasons again if you haven’t already.
Where to watch Blue Bloods?
Blue Bloods is currently available on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Hulu Plus. Moreover, Blue Bloods can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. You may even watch it for free on CBS or Pluto.
Blue Bloods: The official synopsis
According to IMDb, Blue Bloods covers the life of the New York Police Department’s First Family of Law Enforcement, the Reagans. Frank, the Police Commissioner, and son of former PC Henry Reagan, must strike a balance between overseeing the world’s largest police force and being the boss of his children.
His daughter Erin is an Assistant District Attorney, his son Danny is a senior detective and fellow Marine Veteran, and Jamie, a fresh Harvard Law grad turned cop, all swirl around this family drama and protect their hometown. The Irish-American family is profoundly founded on patriotism, passion, and family love.
Blue Bloods: The overall reception
The New York Daily News praised Selleck’s performance as Frank Reagan while also praising the family dinner scenes for discussion of morally complex issues.
In Entertainment Weekly’s annual Fall TV Preview, Ken Tucker named Blue Bloods one of the “5 Best New Shows” of 2010.
In 2017, Selleck was nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actor for his work on the show.
Catch up on all the previous seasons of the series until Blue Bloods Season 13 makes its debut.