Tom Selleck has appeared in every episode of Blue Bloods, making it difficult to pinpoint just one favorite. However, he recently revealed the episode that resonated with him the most over the past 12 seasons.
While fan-favorite episodes like The Blue Templar and This Way Out often come to mind, Selleckโs personal pick was more grounded and deeply revealing about his character, Frank Reagan. In an interview with TV Insider, he named The Jobโthe 12th episode of Season 2โas his favorite.
This powerful episode focuses on Frank as he learns that an old partner is dying from a 9/11-related illness. It also marks the first time viewers discover that Frank was in the North Tower on that tragic day, a revelation that had never been mentioned before.
Selleck was particularly moved by the way the episode handled its sensitive subject matter. โ[It was] still fresh in peopleโs minds,โ he reflected. โThe episode winds up dealing with the people who got sick from being there at the time. We were the first show allowed to show the Trade Center Memorial right after it was finished.โ
Filming alongside F. Murray Abraham, who played Frankโs dying partner, was one of the most emotionally challenging experiences of Selleckโs career. โIt was hard for me to be strong as an actor, not to break down because Frank is tougher than that,โ he admitted.
In the end, Frankโs partner passes away, leaving him to grapple with survivorโs guilt. It remains one of the most sobering episodes in Blue Bloods history, and given its emotional depth and historical significance, itโs clear why it left such a lasting impact on Selleck.
