Blue Bloods ( season 8 ) - wikipedia Blue Bloods ( season 8 ) Blue Bloods ( season 8 ) Country of origin United States No. of episodes 22 Release Original network CBS Original release September 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 29 ) -- present Season chronology ← Previous Season 7 List of Blue Bloods episodes The eighth season of Blue Bloods, a police procedural drama series created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, premiered on CBS on September 29, 2017. The season is set to contain 22 episodes. Contents 1 Cast 2 Episodes 3 Ratings 4 References 5 External links Cast Donnie Wahlberg ( Danny Reagan ), Bridget Moynahan ( Erin Reagan ), Will Estes ( Jamie Reagan ), and Len Cariou ( Henry Reagan ) are first credited. Then Sami Gayle ( Nicky Reagan - Boyle ) is credited next, marking the fourth season she has been included in the opening credits. Tom Selleck ( Frank Reagan ) receives an `` and '' billing at the close of the main title sequence. Amy Carlson ( Linda Reagan ) left between Seasons 7 and 8. Marisa Ramirez, as Danny 's partner Detective Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray, as Jamie 's partner Eddie Janko, continue to receive `` also starring '' billing for season 8. Appearing regularly and receiving `` special guest star '' billing are Gregory Jbara as Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Garrett Moore, Robert Clohessy as Lt. Sidney Gormley, and Abigail Hawk as Detective Abigail Baker, Frank 's primary aide. Episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code U.S. viewers ( millions ) 156 `` Cutting Losses '' David M. Barrett Siobhan Byrne O'Connor September 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 29 ) 801 10.04 Erin pleads with Danny, who has been contemplating retirement since Linda 's death in a rescue helicopter crash, to help her with a case involving her ex-husband, Jack ( Peter Hermann ) who 's been attacked in his office. Jamie and Eddie go undercover as a couple to bust a shady drug dealer ; new mayor Margaret Dutton ( Lorraine Bracco ) butts heads with Frank. 157 `` Ghosts of the Past '' John Behring Kevin Riley October 6, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 06 ) 803 9.49 Frank receives an order from the mayor to attend the annual West Indies parade, which this year is honoring a man who served time for conspiring in an attack against the police. Meanwhile, Danny and Maria investigate the return of Selena Moore ( Caroline Pluta ), who suspiciously disappeared as a teen 13 years ago. Also, Jamie and Eddie try to help a young woman they believe is being exploited by Congressman Richard Walters ( Richard Thomas ). 158 `` The Enemy of My Enemy '' Robert Harmon Ian Biederman October 13, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 13 ) 802 8.98 Erin 's case against human trafficker Chao Lin ( Tia Carrere ) faces difficulty when the presiding judge falls off a roof to his death. Danny and Baez investigate, while also trying to protect a key witness for the prosecution. Elsewhere, Frank 's enhanced public safety initiative is opposed by Mayor Dutton, but gains a surprising ally, City Council Speaker Regina Thomas ( Whoopi Goldberg ). 159 `` Out of the Blue '' David M. Barrett Brian Burns October 20, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 20 ) 804 9.08 Danny and Baez work the case of a detective who was gunned down prior to testifying against a career criminal. Also, Frank personally investigates when Garrett is attacked by a SWAT team outside his home, and Erin brings in a confidential informant against Anthony 's wishes. 160 5 `` The Forgotten '' Ralph Hemecker Allie Solomon October 27, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 27 ) 805 8.29 Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a single mother whose ex-husband has a documented history of violence. Also, Frank deals with the fallout when Mayor Dutton eliminates solitary confinement in prisons, while Jamie 's effort to save a young woman who overdosed on heroin has unexpected consequences. 161 6 `` Brushed Off '' Eric Laneuville Daniel Truly November 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 03 ) 806 9.27 When a famous basketball player is found dead of an apparent drug overdose, Danny and Maria look into his possible ties to a local drug gang. Also, Erin revisits the case of a man she may have wrongfully convicted nine years ago, and Frank is approached by Archbishop Kearns ( Stacy Keach ) regarding an eviction matter Jamie and Eddie are working on. 162 7 `` Common Ground '' David M. Barrett Siobhan Byrne O'Connor November 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 10 ) 807 9.94 A case turns personal for Danny when he works to protect a nurse, Faith Madson ( Jessie Mueller ), from her violent ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Shelly Wayne ( Cassandra Freeman ), an acquaintance of Frank 's, comes to him with a theory regarding the death of an inmate. Also, Jamie and Eddie help deliver a baby, only to learn that the mother and her family are undocumented immigrants living in deplorable conditions. 163 8 `` Pick Your Poison '' Heather Cappiello Kevin Wade November 17, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 17 ) 808 9.25 Eddie makes a questionable arrest of a man revealed to be a college acquaintance who once humiliated her in a frat house. Frank learns one of his best lieutenants tested positive for marijuana after a trip to Colorado, and gets caught between department regulations and Mayor Dutton 's stance on making pot legal. Meanwhile, Danny and Baez investigate a murder linked to a white supremacist group. 164 9 `` Pain Killers '' John Behring Ian Biederman December 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 01 ) 809 8.84 As Danny and Baez join a narcotics task force to track down a drug supplier at a prep school, Baez comes into contact with fentanyl and is soon fighting for her life from an accidental overdose. Also, Jamie and Eddie work to protect a rehabilitated sex offender whose neighbors are angry he lives in their apartment building, and Frank forms an unlikely alliance with Mayor Dutton when the Governor refuses to involve the NYPD during a major state trooper initiative. 165 10 `` Heavy Is the Head '' David M. Barrett Brian Burns December 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 08 ) 810 9.40 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. Meanwhile, Danny and Baez work a case involving car thieves and discover the leader is Victor Lugo ( Nick Cordero ), a mobster they 've dealt with before. Also, Baker receives a job offer which Frank learns may have strings attached. 166 11 `` Second Chances '' Deran Sarafian Kevin Riley January 5, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 05 ) 811 9.98 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. 167 12 `` The Brave '' Tom Moore Siobhan Byrne O'Connor January 12, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 12 ) 812 10.17 Anthony is shot while interviewing a witness for an upcoming murder trial. Despite their differences, Danny takes up the case to find out who was responsible, telling Erin that Anthony is still `` one of us ''. Also, Jamie and Eddie get in the middle of a standoff between a police lieutenant and a developmentally disabled man posing as an officer, and Nicky prepares to take the police exam over her mom 's objections. 168 13 `` Erasing History '' Jane Raab Daniel Truly January 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 19 ) 813 9.45 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. Also, Nicky shocks her family by siding with her activist friend, Christie ( Naian Gonzalez Norvind ), who defaced the NYPD flag with red paint at One Police Plaza, and Jamie and Eddie learn a parole officer is taking advantage of his power over parolees. 169 14 `` School of Hard Knocks '' Alex Zakrzewski Ian Biederman February 2, 2018 ( 2018 - 02 - 02 ) 814 9.32 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. Also, Erin tries to help her friend, Mickey ( Raphael Sbarge ), who is mixed up in an illegal gambling ring, and Governor Mendez ( David Zayas ) tries to frame Frank after one of his top legislative aides is shot by an NYPD officer. 170 15 `` Legacy '' David M. Barrett Allie Solomon March 2, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 02 ) 815 9.06 Danny thinks about taking a new, higher - paying job to help with his family 's financial issues. At the same time, he and Maria work a case of a recently divorced man who was poisoned. Nicky is sexually harassed by her boss while working at her new internship. Frank has to deal with the fallout after a rookie cop is caught on video questioning the immigration status of a pedestrian. 171 16 `` Tale of Two Cities '' Robert Duncan McNeill Brian Burns March 9, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 09 ) 816 8.95 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. Also, Frank deliberates between two candidates for the chief of transit position. 172 17 `` Close Calls '' Jane Raab Peter Blauner March 30, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 30 ) 817 TBD 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. Also, Frank has Erin and Anthony investigate if his old partner, Lenny ( Treat Williams ), is truly guilty of a crime and Jamie is approached by Tariq ( Rene Ifrah ), an officer who wants his help getting reassigned from his undercover assignment at a mosque. 173 18 `` Friendship, Love, and Loyalty '' Robert Harmon Siobhan Byrne O'Connor April 6, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 06 ) 818 TBD 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 did n't pursue the case due to lack of evidence. Also, Eddie is shot while on duty ; Erin and her ex-husband, Jack ( Peter Hermann ), face off in court ; and Frank contends with an angry police force when Mayor Dutton ( Lorraine Bracco ) fails to defend them at a press conference. 174 19 `` Risk Management '' David M. Barrett Ian Biederman April 13, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 13 ) 819 TBD Danny and Baez race to find a missing girl who will die within 72 hours without her heart medication. Also, Jamie and Eddie are on the wrong side of an investigation after engaging in a car chase, Frank, Garrett and Gormley investigate the rise in the settlement of lawsuits against cops, and Sean wins an essay contest and receives a medal from former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. Ratings No. Title Air date Rating / share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` Cutting Losses '' September 29, 2017 1.1 / 5 10.04 0.7 4.57 1.8 14.60 `` Ghosts of the Past '' October 6, 2017 1.0 / 4 9.49 0.7 4.18 1.7 13.67 `` The Enemy of My Enemy '' October 13, 2017 0.9 / 4 8.98 0.6 4.13 1.5 13.11 `` Out of the Blue '' October 20, 2017 0.9 / 4 9.08 0.7 4.12 1.6 13.20 5 `` The Forgotten '' October 27, 2017 0.9 / 4 8.29 N / A 4.14 N / A 12.43 6 `` Brushed Off '' November 3, 2017 0.9 / 4 9.27 N / A 3.97 N / A 13.24 7 `` Common Ground '' November 10, 2017 1.0 / 5 9.94 0.7 3.84 1.7 13.78 8 `` Pick Your Poison '' November 17, 2017 0.9 / 4 9.25 N / A 4.14 N / A 13.40 9 `` Pain Killers '' December 1, 2017 0.8 / 4 8.84 0.7 4.54 1.5 13.41 10 `` Heavy is the Head '' December 8, 2017 0.9 / 4 9.40 0.7 4.07 1.6 13.47 11 `` Second Chances '' January 5, 2018 1.0 / 4 9.98 N / A N / A N / A N / A 12 `` The Brave '' January 12, 2018 1.0 / 4 10.17 0.7 4.39 1.7 14.56 13 `` Erasing History '' January 19, 2018 0.9 / 4 9.45 0.7 4.42 1.6 13.87 14 `` School of Hard Knocks '' February 2, 2018 0.9 / 4 9.32 0.7 4.36 1.6 13.69 15 `` Legacy '' March 2, 2018 0.9 / 4 9.06 N / A 4.42 N / A 13.47 16 `` Tale of Two Cities '' March 9, 2018 0.8 / 4 8.95 N / A 4.24 N / A 13.27 17 `` Close Calls '' March 30, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 18 `` Friendship, Love, and Loyalty '' April 6, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 19 `` Risk Management '' April 13, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD References Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( March 23, 2017 ). `` CBS Renews 5 Freshman & 11 Returning Series, Including ' MacGyver ', ' Superior Donuts ', ' Life In Pieces ' & ' Hawaii Five - O ' ''. 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Question: who plays the mayor in blue bloods season 8
Answer: Lorraine Bracco