CBS Just Insulted Blue Bloods Fans with Its Replacement!

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As Blue Bloods wrapped up its final season, it left several key storylines unresolved, proving the show still had plenty of material to continue. Ultimately, the beloved procedural’s cancellation came down to rising production costs, particularly the increasing salaries of its long-standing cast. Given the loyalty of the Blue Bloods ensemble, it’s unfortunate that fans won’t see Frank’s career progression, Danny’s personal crossroads, Erin and Jack’s potential remarriage, or Jamie and Eddie’s journey into parenthood play out on screen.

CBS further disappointed fans by announcing that S.W.A.T. season 8 would take over Blue Bloods’ former time slot after its midseason return. Initially, S.W.A.T. aired the first half of its season on Fridays at 8 PM Eastern, while Blue Bloods’ final season occupied the 10 PM slot. However, once S.W.A.T. returns from its break, it will shift to the 10 PM Friday slot previously held by Blue Bloods, bringing Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson to viewers at a later time heading into the weekend.

Both S.W.A.T. and Blue Bloods previously flanked CBS’ popular firefighting drama Fire Country, which remains in its 9 PM Eastern slot. While S.W.A.T. may experience some initial disruption from the schedule change, the move could also help it attract new viewers. However, Blue Bloods’ absence could diminish CBS’ overall Friday night appeal, as the long-running drama was one of the network’s strongest anchors.

Only time will tell how the programming shift will impact CBS’ lineup, but one thing is certain—fans of Blue Bloods will feel the loss of the Reagan family’s presence on their screens.