‘Blue Bloods’ Season 13 Episode 18 Photos, Cast and “Family Matters” Plot

Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 13 episode 18 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

Dylan Walsh returns to guest star as Mayor Chase on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 13 episode 18. Directed by Ralph Hemecker from a script by Jack Ciapciak and Peter D’Antonio, episode 18 – “Family Matters” – will air on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast is led by Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan. Will Estes stars as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez plays Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray is Officer Eddie Janko.

“Family Matters” Plot: Danny and Baez investigate a case of grand larceny tied to feuding crime families when the gifts are stolen during a mob wedding. Also, Frank clashes with Mayor Chase (Walsh) when an influx of immigrants arrive in the city; Erin questions whether her district attorney campaign is compromising her day job; and Eddie enlists Jamie’s help to bust a drug dealer responsible for fentanyl overdoses in order to comfort a grieving grandfather (Larry Manetti).

Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in the “Family Matters” episode (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Blue Bloods Plot:

Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as chief.

A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner and new mother, Detective Maria Baez. Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, while also pursuing a run for district attorney. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s golden boy.

Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.

Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan and Peter Hermann as Jack Boyle in season 13 episode 18 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan and Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan in season 13 episode 18 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, and Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan in the “Family Matters” episode (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and Bo Dietl as Carmine Romano in season 13 episode 18 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 18
Gregory Jbara as DCPI Garrett Moore, Abigail Hawk as Abigail Baker, and Robert Clohessy as Lt. Gormley in season 13 episode 18 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)