Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 4, titled “Rites of Passage,” brings an emotional and gripping hour of television as the Silver family gathers to observe Yahrzeit on the one-year anniversary of patriarch Ben Silver’s death. The episode airs Friday, Nov. 7 (10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) on CBS and streams live and on-demand on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers (next-day for Essential).

While the Silver family honors Ben’s memory, Lena Silver and Danny Reagan launch an investigation into the murder of a beloved local shop owner, uncovering clues that point toward deeper motives within the community. As tensions rise, the case challenges Lena and Danny to balance family responsibilities with the weight of justice in Boston’s tightly connected neighborhoods.

Meanwhile, Police Superintendent Sarah Silver responds to an escalating hostage crisis, forcing her to make life-or-death decisions under immense pressure. At the same time, District Attorney Mae Silver faces a difficult legal choicethat could fracture the Silver family’s unity—and reshape her role as a leader within Boston’s justice system.

About Boston Blue

BOSTON BLUE stars Donnie Wahlberg returning as NYPD Detective Danny Reagan in a dramatic expansion of the Blue Bloods universe. Now working with the Boston Police Department, Danny is partnered with Detective Lena Silver, portrayed by Sonequa Martin-Green, the eldest daughter in a prominent law-enforcement family.

The ensemble cast includes:

Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan
Sonequa Martin-Green as Lena Silver
Maggie Lawson as Sarah Silver
Marcus Scribner as Jonah Silver
Mika Amonson as Sean Reagan
Gloria Reuben as Mae Silver
Ernie Hudson as Reverend Edwin Peters

The series blends family drama, police investigations, and the emotional legacy of public service—continuing the tradition of compelling storytelling established by Blue Bloods.

Production Credits

Story by: Pam Veasey
Directed by: Jackeline Tejada
Produced by: CBS Studios & Jerry Bruckheimer Television
Executive Producers: Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis, Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed, Donnie Wahlberg