Ep 1. Cutting Losses

The show Blue Bloods season 8 episode 1 titled "Cutting Losses" revolves around the Reagans who are one of the most powerful families in New York. The story follows Frank Reagan, the Police Commissioner and his family, who is known for their strong integrity, firm ethical grounds, and unwavering moral values.

In this episode, the Reagan family has to deal with a robbery incident that turns violent, leaving two people dead. Frank and his team are working on solving the case to bring the perpetrator to justice. However, things take a quick turn when Erin, one of Frank's daughters, is nearly run off the road while driving her car, leading her to investigate a case involving her ex-husband who happens to be a defense attorney.

At the same time, Danny investigates the case surrounding the robbery incident and begins his search for the suspects. However, this proves to be a difficult task as the perpetrators are ex-military and are skilled in evading the police. As Danny delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers something that leads him to believe that the robbery was a smokescreen to cover up a more significant crime.

Meanwhile, Jamie, Frank's youngest son, and his partner Eddie are on patrol when they find a highly decorated officer passed out in his car. They take the officer to the hospital, but something doesn't add up, and they believe that the officer might be suffering from PTSD. Jamie and Eddie launch their own investigation into the matter, seeking the help of Jamie's psychiatrist to understand the officer's condition.

As the Reagan family members, one by one, get involved in different cases, they soon realize that they are all interconnected, and they need to work together to solve them. Frank takes charge of the situation with his excellent leadership skills and manages to bring his team together to solve the cases and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Overall, Blue Bloods season 8 episode 1 is a thrilling episode that showcases the different facets at play in the lives of the Reagan family. It highlights how they come together to support each other during difficult times and tackle the challenges they face together as a family. The episode builds the momentum for what promises to be an exciting eighth season of Blue Bloods as the family continues to deal with different challenges and navigate the complex world of law enforcement in New York City.