Hey there, folks. If you’re a fan of Blue Bloods, you’re probably still processing the series finale that aired recently. It was a night filled with emotion and nostalgia as millions of viewers tuned in to say goodbye to the Reagan family. The series finale managed to pull in a record number of viewers, proving just how much this show meant to people across the country.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Let’s break it down for you. The series finale, led by the legendary Tom Selleck, attracted a whopping 6.68 million viewers in Live+Same Day ratings, according to data from VideoAmp. That’s the highest number of viewers the show has seen all season. And here’s the kicker—it was a 15 percent increase over the season-to-date average in Live+Same Day viewership. That’s impressive, especially considering the time slot wasn’t exactly prime real estate.
Tom Selleck: The Heart of the Show
Now, let’s talk about Tom Selleck, the man who brought Frank Reagan to life. At 79 years old, Tom continues to be a powerhouse in the industry. The Friday, 10 p.m., time slot wasn’t ideal, but the incredible cast, including Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Vanessa Ray, and Len Cariou, kept the series at the top of the ratings game. Tom himself reflected on the show’s success, saying, "Imagine if you told CBS when we started in 2010, ‘Here’s a show you can program on your worst time slot. You don’t have to promote it, and it’ll win the night for 15 years.’ That’s pretty neat!"
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A Series Finale to Remember
The series finale aired on December 13, and it was everything fans could have hoped for. All the Reagans came together to solve one last case, and it was a fitting end to their journey. The episode culminated in a heartwarming family dinner, where Eddie and Jamie announced they were expecting their first child together. And if that wasn’t enough, Erin and Jack revealed they were getting married again. It was a perfect blend of joy and closure.
Kevin Wade: Behind the Scenes
Showrunner Kevin Wade shared some insights with TV Insider about the decision to have Eddie and Jamie start a family. He said, "We’d often thought about Eddie having a child. It seemed like a natural progression from the chemistry that they had to their wedding. It was always in the cards that they’d think, ‘Let’s start a family before it’s too late.’" He also mentioned the challenges of planning long-term storylines, saying, "Because we would always find out close to the last minute if we were coming back, we didn’t want to paint ourselves into a corner that we either couldn’t dramatize or couldn’t get out of."
Saying Goodbye
Even though the finale ended on a happy note, saying goodbye to such a successful show is tough. Donnie Wahlberg, who played Danny Reagan, opened up about the emotional farewell, saying, "We worked hard to represent the people of New York and the NYPD, and we worked hard to keep the show going and to keep it compelling for 14 years. And it was a lot to say goodbye. It might sometimes, from the outside, seem weird, like, ‘Oh, all these actors are crying that their show’s over.’ But we did become a family, and we did become a family with the crew. And just to say goodbye to them was emotional."
What’s Next for Tom Selleck?
For fans of Tom Selleck, the end of Blue Bloods doesn’t mean the end of his acting career. The Magnum, P.I. alum assured everyone that he has no plans to retire anytime soon. "I’m not retiring. I’ve got a mortgage; I got a ranch that I love and I love the work. Look, I’m not exactly a spring chicken in the business," he said, acknowledging that "the phone can stop ringing." Despite the uncertainty, Tom remains optimistic about what’s next, saying, "I’m still adjusting. I’d like to think that somebody will think of something different. A comedy would be nice."
