The final episode of Blue Bloods has a confirmed release date on CBS. The long-running procedural series tells the story of Frank Reagan and his family, who work as cops in New York City. The hit show ran for a total of 14 seasons, which has spanned almost 300 episodes in total. Despite its success, Blue Bloods season 14 was confirmed to be the show's final. It is currently in progress, continuing weekly on Fridays.
Per Deadline, the air date of the final episode of Blue Bloods will air on Friday, December 13 at 10 pm ET on CBS. In addition to the finale, CBS will also put out a 1-hour-long special that will serve as a retrospective on Blue Bloods over the years. This retrospective will hit CBS two weeks before the finale on Friday, November 29, at 9 pm ET. It is titled Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy.
What This Means For Blue Bloods
The Special Can Provide More Closure
The fact that Blue Bloods: Celebrating A Family Legacy is being made indicates just how much there is to reflect on the long-running CBS show. Over the years, the series has garnered a sizable and loyal fan base. Even though the series aired late on Friday nights, it managed to defy the odds and became an immense success for CBS. This huge following is part of the reason behind the outrage from fans and cast members when the network decided to end the series for good. This includes Tom Selleck, who has publicly responded to the decision as frustrating.
Hopefully, the Blue Bloods retrospective can give an additional sense of finality going into the last-ever episode. The episodes in the back half of season 14 have been pretty well-received by audiences, with the recent episode boasting a 7.9/10 on IMDb, for example. This positive trend can help propel the police drama to a successful end. The ratings for the Blue Bloods special could be low on its release day since it's slate after Thanksgiving, but it will still likely hype up the finale.
Our Take On The Blue Bloods News
CBS Is Really Hitting Home The Point That Blue Bloods Is Done
Though the Blue Bloods special could be a fascinating way to appreciate the series, it also seems to put the nail in the coffin that the show is for sure finishing. Even when Selleck urged the network to reconsider, CBS remained adamant that they would not revive the show for season 15. Blue Bloods: Celebrating A Family Legacy seems like further proof that CBS will not renew the show because they instead are going for something that will give fans closure. Hope remains for a Blue Bloods spinoff, but even that will take a while to develop.
Source: Deadline
