Episode Guide
Season 8
Episode Guide
Cutting Losses
S8
E1
Danny contemplates retiring until Erin enlists him to help her with a case involving her ex-husband, Jack (Peter Hermann). Also, Jamie and Eddie go undercover as a couple, and Frank butts heads with the new mayor of New York City, Margaret Dutton (Lorraine Bracco).
Ghosts Of The Past
S8
E2
Frank receives an order from the mayor to attend a parade honoring a man who served time for conspiring in an attack against the police. Also, Danny investigates the return of a teen Selena Moore (Caroline Pluta), who suspiciously disappeared 13 years ago, and Jamie and Eddie try to help a young woman they believe is being exploited by Congressman Thomas (Richard Walters).
The Enemy of My Enemy
S8
E3
Erin's trial against notorious human trafficker Chao Lin (Tia Carrera) is jeopardized when the presiding judge is found dead, causing Danny and Baez to investigate foul play. Also, Mayor Dutton (Lorraine Bracco) opposes Frank's public safety initiative, but City Council Speaker Regina Thomas (Whoopi Goldberg) devises a plan to help Frank bypass the Mayor's veto.
Out of the Blue
S8
E4
Danny and Baez work the case of a detective who was gunned down prior to testifying against a career criminal.
The Forgotten
S8
E5
Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a single mother whose ex-husband has a history of violence.
Brushed Off
S8
E6
When a famous basketball player is found dead of an apparent drug overdose, Danny looks into his possible ties to a local drug gang. Stacy Keach guest stars.
Common Ground
S8
E7
A case turns personal for Danny when he works to protect a nurse, Faith Madson (Jessie Mueller), from her violent ex-boyfriend.
Pick Your Poison
S8
E8
Eddie's judgment is clouded by her past when she arrests a loathed acquaintance from college on questionable charges.
Pain Killers
S8
E9
As Danny and Baez join a narcotics task force to track down a drug supplier, Baez comes into contact with drugs and is soon fighting for her life from an accidental overdose.
Heavy is the Head
S8
E10
Erin is conflicted when Jamie and Eddie ask her to help drop old charges against a man, Parker Mack (Spencer House), who just bravely rescued a woman from a local hostage situation.
Second Chances
S8
E11
When a journalist disappears while working on an exposé about an innocent man serving time for murder, Danny and Baez hope that reexamining the original case will help find her. Also, Frank reluctantly speaks out against an initiative led by Erin's office to consider drug abuse as a disease first, and a crime second.
The Brave
S8
E12
After Anthony is shot while interviewing a witness for an upcoming murder trial, Erin enlists Anthony's archenemy, Danny, to find out who was responsible.
Erasing History
S8
E13
When Henry is the key witness on Danny and Baez's case, his meddling pushes Danny's buttons until he leads them to valuable information.
School of Hard Knocks
S8
E14
When a student is shot by a rival gang member in his high school courtyard, Danny and Baez try to get a grasp on the situation to prevent a reoccurrence, but the principal, Darryl Ward (Ernie Hudson), recklessly takes matters into his own hands.
Legacy
S8
E15
Danny considers taking a new job that would ease his financial struggles after investigating the death of a wealthy man.
Tale of Two Cities
S8
E16
Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a man who was living a double life with two separate families, and Anthony tries to resist when Erin asks him to help investigate his old partner, whom she suspects of stealing drug money.
Close Calls
S8
E17
After Danny's brother-in-law, Jimmy (Kevin Dillon), gets caught up with the mob and steals Danny's credit card, Danny forces Jimmy to take down the mobsters with Baez's help.
Friendship, Love, and Loyalty
S8
E18
After a woman voices her outrage regarding the NYPD's inability to find her son's murderer, Danny reexamines the case, upsetting the original detective, Erin, and Anthony, who didn't pursue the case due to lack of evidence.
Risk Management
S8
E19
Danny and Baez race to find a missing girl who will die within 72 hours without her heart medication.
Your Six
S8
E20
When Danny resorts to asking his incarcerated archenemy, Victor Lugo (Nick Cordero), for help locating a dangerous criminal who escaped from prison, Lugo refuses to assist unless he's allowed to accompany them on the pursuit.
The Devil You Know
S8
E21
Frank goes head-to-head with a data-tracking company when they refuse to unlock the phone of a terrorist that may hold information regarding upcoming targets.
My Aim is True
S8
E22
When a series of drive-by murders occur after six wrongly convicted men are released from prison, Danny and Baez wonder if they were orchestrated by the men as an act of revenge.