When the program inevitably fails and an officer is injured, the Mayor attempts to fire Gallagher to save face. Frank, asserting his authority, refuses to let the Mayor use his department as a political tool. He reprimands Gallagher for his lack of transparency but ultimately saves his job, teaching him a lesson about loyalty and leadership.
: Eddie Cahill (Chief Paul Gallagher), Kyle Vincent Terry (Terrence Simms), and Steven Maier (Officer Zach Christodoulopoulos). Eps10Blue Bloods - Season 13
The tenth episode of , titled " Fake It 'Til You Make It ," aired on January 13, 2023. It weaves together stories of professional authenticity, political maneuvering, and second chances across the Reagan family. The Cop Who Couldn't Quit When the program inevitably fails and an officer
Jamie Reagan and his new intelligence team officer, , infiltrate a sophisticated car-smuggling ring. The mission tests the capabilities of Jamie's junior partner, whose quick thinking and initiative ultimately save Jamie's life when his cover is nearly blown during a sting operation. Episode Cast and Crew Director : Robert Harmon Writer : Ian Biederman : Eddie Cahill (Chief Paul Gallagher), Kyle Vincent
Later, during a violent jewelry heist involving machine guns, Simms appears and saves Danny and Eddie's lives. Although Danny is forced to arrest him for impersonating an officer, Eddie’s persistent "voice in his ear" convinces Danny and Frank to look for a way to reinstate the hero, provided the DA drops the charges.
Officer Eddie Janko and her partner, Luis Badillo, respond to a robbery call only to find a mysterious "officer" in plainclothes has already subdued the suspect and left without filing a report. Eddie's investigation, with reluctant help from Danny, reveals the man is , a former NYPD officer forced into early retirement after a conflict with a corrupt supervisor.