Edward James Olmos, standing in the foreground in an orange prison jumpsuit with Tom Selleck sitting at a desk behind him in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale

See Edward James Olmos in the ‘Blue Bloods’ Series Finale [PHOTOS]

It's "all hands on deck" for the Reagans in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale, airing Dec. 13 on CBS.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 25, 2024

3 min read

The Reagans confront ‘deadly mayhem’ in ‘Blue Bloods’ series finale

A group of people gathered around a computer screen in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale

(L-R): Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan Boyle, Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez, and Steve Schirripa as Anthony Abetemarco in the ‘Blue Bloods’ series finale | Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Since premiering in 2010, nearly 300 episodes of Blue Bloods have aired on CBS. The show – which stars Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, and Donnie Wahlberg – reaches a dramatic conclusion with episode 293, titled “End of Tour.”

In the episode, “it’s all hands on deck for the Reagan family,” according to the synopsis. NYC’s top cop Frank Reagan (Selleck) and his clan are racing “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.”

Edward James Olmos guest stars in the last episode of ‘Blue Bloods’

Edward James Olmos, in an orange prison jumpsuit, sits at a table talking to Tom Selleck, whose back is to the camera, in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale

In addition to all of the core Blue Bloods cast members, the show’s series finale will feature a guest appearance from Academy Award-nominated actor Edward James Olmos.

Olmos will play a character named Lorenzo Batista. Based on photos from the episode, it looks like he might be one of the imprisoned gang members who the other gang members want released.

Tom Selleck, center, sits surrounded by other cops in dress uniform at a funeral in the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale

Other images from “End of Tour” offer hints about what to expect from Blue Bloods’ swan song. In one, Frank appears to be attending a funeral for a fallen officer. In another, Danny Reagan (Wahlberg) talks to Eddie Janko (Vanessa Ray), who is in a wheelchair.

Eddie isn’t the only one recuperating in this episode. Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) is also in the hospital, where Frank pays him a visit.

The ‘Blue Bloods’ Season 14 finale will leave fans wanting more

Donnie Wahlberg talks to Vanessa Ray, who is in a wheelchair, in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale

Blue Bloods fans can get a sneak peek at the final episode during the show’s farewell special, which airs Friday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. In addition to a look at “End of Tour,” Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy will also feature cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and an inside look at the famous family dinner scenes.

So, who will fans feel about the series finale? Moynahan – who plays ADA Erin Reagan – says it’s a satisfying conclusion, but one that will leave viewers wanting more.

Tom Selleck talks to a man in a hospital bed with his arm in a sling in the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale

“I think that fans will feel somewhat satisfied, but I think you’re going to want more,” she told TVLine (via YouTube). “With some of the things that are revealed … there’s nuggets where I think people are going to be, like ‘Yes!’ And then the show’s over. I think it’s going to be bittersweet in some ways.”

Tune in to the Blue Bloods series finale on Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The episode will also stream live for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers and on-demand the next day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.

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