Is Blue Bloods appropriate for children?

# Blue Bloods Parental Guide Blue Bloods follows a family of New York police officers investigating crimes across the city. While rated TV-14, it contains strong violence including shootings and crime scenes that may disturb younger children. Mild language and sexual content are occasional. Best suited for mature teens who can handle intense police procedural content.

What age is Blue Bloods suitable for?

Our verdict for Blue Bloods is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Blue Bloods safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2010

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.

Cast

Tom Selleck

Frank Reagan

Donnie Wahlberg

Danny Reagan

Bridget Moynahan

Erin Reagan-Boyle

Will Estes

Jamie Reagan

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This adult crime drama has standard TV pacing with occasional intense scenes, making it unsuitable for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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