Ep 18. Righting Wrongs

The Blue Bloods season 4 episode 18, titled Righting Wrongs, revolves around the Reagan family's efforts to prevent a convicted murderer who has been released on a technicality from fleeing the country. The episode begins with Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Maria (Marisa Ramirez) investigating the murder of a young woman who was found strangled in an alley.

As they begin their investigation, they discover that the woman's ex-boyfriend, Eddie, had a motive for the murder, but he has an alibi that checks out. Danny and Maria are at a loss, but they soon get a break in the case when they arrest a man who had been stalking the victim. The man confesses to the murder, claiming that he acted in self-defense after the victim attacked him.

Meanwhile, Jamie (Will Estes) and Eddie (Vanessa Ray) are assigned to protect a witness in a high-profile case against a powerful drug lord. They quickly realize that the witness is not as innocent as she claims to be and that her testimony could put innocent people in jail. Jamie and Eddie must find a way to protect the witness without compromising their integrity.

Elsewhere, Henry (Len Cariou) is dismayed when he discovers that his friend, an elderly war veteran, has been evicted from his apartment and is now homeless. Despite his initial reluctance to get involved, Henry steps in to help his friend, using his connections in the military community to find him a place to stay.

Finally, Frank (Tom Selleck) is dealing with his own problems when his ex-partner, a former detective who was convicted of taking bribes, is released from prison after a technicality in his case is revealed. Frank is torn between his loyalty to his friend and his duty to uphold the law, and he must make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences.

As the episode unfolds, the Reagan family must navigate moral and ethical dilemmas that test their integrity and their loyalty to each other. Righting Wrongs is a gripping episode that delves into the complexities of the criminal justice system and the personal and professional challenges faced by those who work within it.