On December 13th, after 14 seasons and 293 episodes, Blue Bloods will be saying goodbye forever.
Today, CBS revealed some information about the final episode of the police procedural.
In the episode, appropriately titled End of Tour, It’s all hands on deck for the Reagan family, as they race to stop deadly mayhem in the city when the gangs of New York unite together to demand amnesty for the release of their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial.
Along with the description, CBS posted photos of Eddie (Vanessa Ray) and the Mayor (Dylan Walsh) in the hospital. Not only that, all of the Reagans, including Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, will attend a police officer’s funeral for an undisclosed person.
However, the saddest funeral comes that night as we say farewell to a show that never lost its heart and remained strong until the end.
CBS also announced today that Matthew Broderick and his son, James Wilkie, will appear in an upcoming episode of Elsbeth.
It is the first time they have worked together. However, the father and son are not playing father and son.
When Manhattan’s elite want to make sure their offspring get into the prep school and then the college of their choice, Lawrence Grey (Matthew) is the man to call no matter their grades, test scores or personality. Grey’s expertise and connections make him rich and powerful, but when someone threatens his perch, he is driven to murder.
Carl (James Wilke) is a top “success trainer” at Lawrence Grey’s company, Outmatch Educational Consulting, helping the offspring of Manhattan’s super-rich make it into the Ivy League.
Who will they kill? We have to tune in 2025 to find out.
But on December 5th at 10p, we are getting a holiday episode from the legal/police procedural. In Gold, Frankincense and Murder, celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers (Vanessa Bayer) go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident and Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the death. Meanwhile, Elsbeth gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.
Before Tom Selleck was one of the most well-known actors of a generation, he got his start in the movie, Myra Breckinridge, with an actress who influenced several generations. I can see why Mae West personally cast the 24-year-old for that part in that 1970 film. Hubba, Hubba!
To hear about his audition for the feature, then click here.
Tom Selleck made his movie debut in Myra Breckinridge in 1970. He starred alongside the legendary Mae West.
Before he got the role, he had to audition for it, and he told The Talk hosts today it was not your ordinary audition.
The sex symbol told him to come up sometime to her place so that he could read for the part with her.
When they were done, she asked him to come over to her. Then she instructed him to put his hands on her waist and spread his legs!
Was she going to find out if he had a rocket in his pocket? Nope! The larger-than-life star was only 5′ tall, and she wanted to make sure the 6’4″ was not towering over her in their scene together.
So he did as she instructed, and the rest is Hollywood history and the start of one helluva career.
When they made that movie, West was 77 years old. Selleck is now two years older than she was when they worked together. She had a 60-year career, and he is going into his if you count his debut on The Dating Game in 1965.
It is as though she transferred her legacy onto him, and I bet neither one of them thought that would be the case with a small role that made a big difference in his life.
If you would like to see West and Selleck’s scene together, then click here.
Last week, CBS announced that Young Sheldon would be ending its run on their network this May. And today, the network revealed that this season will be Blue Bloods’ last one.
The first part of the 14th season will debut on February 16th, and it will conclude in the Fall.
“For the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” said series star Tom Selleck. “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”
“It has been a tremendous privilege these past 13 years to fill the huge canvas that Leonard Goldberg imagined: a police procedural told from the point of view of four generations of a close-knit, fiercely loyal family. BLUE BLOODS will leave behind an enduring legacy that was collectively achieved by our extraordinary cast, our talented and tirelessly inventive writers, and the best crew in the business,” said executive producer Kevin Wade. “CBS Studios and the CBS Television Network encouraged us to tell our stories in multi-layered narratives that have gone on to resonate with millions of people, and we thank them for their unwavering partnership and collaboration. We look forward to giving fans an exciting and emotionally satisfying final season, and we are forever grateful for their enthusiasm and loyalty over all these years.”
Blue Bloods is the story of New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his family, who followed in his footsteps.
The police procedural, which also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, and Len Cariou, is one of CBS’s top-rated shows.
Because of that, the decision is a little shocking. But also makes sense because it has a large, expensive cast. And the networks will be penny-pinching due to the strikes.
Blue Bloods will not be airing any new episodes until 2024 due to the Writers and Actors strikes. However, CBS will still be showing episodes in the Fall. Not just any episodes. But the one that we have chosen.
Fans can choose from a curated list highlighting memorable character arcs, pivotal character introductions, and some of the numerous outstanding guest stars (including the late Treat Williams) who have appeared on the series throughout its 13-year run.
All you have to do is go to the Blue Bloods’ Facebook page between now and September 8th and vote on which episodes you want them to re-air.
The winning shows will begin airing on September 29th.
