CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach has confirmed that Blue Bloods will still be ending with season 14, despite efforts by fans to save the show from closing out. The final episodes will be aired in two parts, with the first 10 episodes having started in February, while the final 8 will air beginning in October. However, despite this season being poised as the show’s last, many fans have campaigned to keep the show on the air.
However, Deadline reports that, during a press conference discussing CBS’ Fall 2024 schedule, Reisenbach confirmed Blue Bloods season 14 would be the end of the series. She stated part of this was because of wanting to “refresh the schedule” for the network, while emphasizing how every TV show eventually has its curtain call. Check out what Reisenbach had to say below:
We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show. We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give show the sendoff it deserves.
We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule. We are going to end the show come December.
Why Blue Bloods Season 14 Will Be The End Of The Series
Blue Bloods has been airing on CBS since 2010, following the story of the Reagan family and their varied involvement in New York law enforcement. The show has been a continual success for the network, still drawing in over 5 million live viewers a week for every new episode. This has led to a campaign to save the series from its upcoming end, including the “#SaveBlueBloods” movement online, as well as in-person protests and letter-writing to the network itself. However, Reisenbach’s confirmation appears to nullify voices wanting to continue the show.
To some extent, it makes sense why the series is ending, since season 14 can offer a definitive finale to the show instead of having it overstay its welcome. It also means the series doesn’t become too repetitive with its crime stories, making every episode memorable despite how long it’s been on the air for. While the campaign to save Blue Bloods has plenty of passion behind it – and, given its viewership, could be used to justify a continuation – it doesn’t seem like it’s been strong enough for CBS to change their minds.
However, the show also has the potential to continue beyond season 14, with setup for Blue Bloods season 15 available in the form of younger members of the family becoming old enough to join law enforcement. This could make the series more generational, offering a different perspective that would justify its continuation while still focusing on the Reagan family. Despite Reisenbach’s comments, the show still has the potential to continue if CBS changes its mind. With a campaign and in-universe opportunities for a continuation, it’s surprising the network won’t be taking advantage.