"Ties That Bind" — Danny’s loyalty is tested when he is assigned to the case of a childhood friend, Mickey, who is under investigation for having ties to an infamous mob family.  Meanwhile, Frank gets word that crime is on the rise due to a recent judicial ruling about the legality of the “stop and frisk” policy, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Dec. 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Tom Cavanagh guest stars as Mickey, Danny’s old friend and Rebecca Budig guest stars as Connie, Mickey’s wife.

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SERIES REGULARS:

Tom Selleck     (Frank Reagan)

Donnie Wahlberg     (Danny Reagan)

Bridget Moynahan     (Erin Reagan-Boyle)

Will Estes     (Jamie Reagan)

Len Cariou     (Henry Reagan)

Marisa Ramirez     (Det. Maria Baez)

Amy Carlson     (Linda Reagan)

Sami Gayle     (Nicky Reagan-Boyle)

RECURRING CAST:

Tony Terraciano     (Jack Reagan)

Andrew Terraciano     (Sean Reagan)

Gregory Jbara     (DCPI Garrett Moore)

Vanessa Ray     (Officer Eddie Janko)

Abigail Hawk     (Abigail Baker)

GUEST CAST:

Tom Cavanagh     (Mickey)

Rebecca Budig     (Connie)

WRITTEN BY:  Brian Burns

DIRECTOR: Christine Moore

GENRE:  DRAMA

RATING:  TBD

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Marisa Ramirez @MarisaMRamirez

Amy Carlson @TheAmyCarlson

Sami Gayle @GayleTweets8

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