CBS’s new drama Boston Blue, featuring Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Danny Reagan in a spin-off of Blue Bloods, aired a fresh episode on Friday, December 12, 2025. Here’s a detailed recap of Season 1, Episode 8, titled “In the Name of the Father, And of the Son …”
According to the CBS synopsis, Danny and Lena’s investigation into a botched robbery turns personal, prompting Lena to come up with a daring plan that challenges Mae’s limits. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Sean, Jonah, and Boston’s firefighters, and Sarah has a disagreement with her boyfriend Seth over family discipline.
The episode begins with Detective Lena Silver receiving dating advice from her mother when a call about a nearby murder comes in. Lena and her partner, who had attended a church service, rush to the crime scene. Danny, still searching for a Catholic church, appreciates Lena’s grandfather’s service and the buffet afterward. He leaves his meal to join Lena at the scene where a young man was killed in front of his family while en route to a birthday celebration.
The family was targeted for robbery, resulting in the husband’s death. His wife, primarily concerned for their young son, refrained from resisting. The child, not fully comprehending the situation, remains unaware of his father’s fate. Danny, moved by the case, encounters the victim’s father, advising him to remember his son alive rather than view his body.
Investigators discover a car recently broken into, with fingerprints pointing to Gary Ross, part of an organized auto theft ring. Ross, who witnessed the murder, attempts to flee when questioned but is apprehended by Lena. He eventually identifies the killer as Thomas Baldwin, known for aggravated robbery, although more evidence is needed to arrest him.
The victim’s father hands out flyers seeking witnesses. Danny and Lena learn Baldwin was known to the family, being the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s wife, Evelyn Miller. Phone records reveal Evelyn’s frequent contact with Baldwin, ceasing only the day before the murder. Investigators suspect Evelyn’s involvement in her husband’s death, orchestrated with Baldwin.
Despite compelling evidence, Mae is reluctant to authorize warrants, holding Lena to high standards. Meanwhile, Mae faces challenges with the arrest of Assistant District Attorney Beekman, potentially reopening past cases. Sarah, aware of the situation, navigates family dynamics and professional challenges.
Jonah and Sean arrest a fire captain for drunk driving, facing pressure to drop charges. Sarah intervenes, ensuring the captain receives necessary help for his alcoholism, rather than facing jail time.
Ultimately, Mae agrees to a grand jury investigation, allowing Evelyn to be brought in. Lena’s grandfather, a reverend, persuades Evelyn to confess. She reveals Baldwin’s longstanding influence over her and her role in the crime, driven by guilt and regret.
The episode concludes with Mae reflecting on family secrets and her protective nature toward Lena, as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives.
