‘Boston Blue’ Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview
The fifth episode of the second season of ‘Boston Blue’ arrives on CBS on Friday, November 6, 2026. It is titled “Blood Diamonds” and brings Will Estes back as Jamie Reagan, which makes it a notable stop for fans of the spinoff.
The CBS crime drama returned on October 9 and has held its Friday night slot since. This guide covers when and where to watch ‘Boston Blue’ this week, plus what the new episode has in store.
‘Boston Blue’ Release Date and Time
New episodes air on Fridays at 10/9c on CBS, so the Reagan and Silver families return at the usual hour on November 6. The show airs at 10 PM Eastern, the same time as its first season.
The season opened on October 9 with “The Crash.” ‘Boston Blue’ took over the time slot of its predecessor on the network and has continued with it in the second season. The consistency gives viewers a predictable weekly routine.
The next installment, “Bloodlines,” follows on November 13. Marg Helgenberger is previewed as a guest star in that episode, and she is credited this season as Gwen Silver, Sarah’s mother.
Where to Watch the New Episode
Viewers can watch ‘Boston Blue’ on CBS and Paramount+. The broadcast is the simplest option for anyone watching in real time.
Episodes stream live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch on demand the day after an episode airs. That split matters for anyone who wants to avoid spoilers on a Reagan reunion night.
Newcomers have time to catch up as well. The first season ran for twenty episodes and all of them are streaming on Paramount+.
‘Boston Blue’ Episode Preview and Plot
In “Blood Diamonds,” Jamie’s visit to Boston takes an unexpected turn when he and Danny are drawn into a diamond heist linked to a violent family feud. The case forces the brothers to confront lingering tensions of their own.
The episode also tracks several other stories. Mae handles a difficult case after a swatting incident leaves a man dead, and Lena investigates a series of suspicious deaths tied to one of Reverend Peters’ parishioners. Sarah and Seth, meanwhile, run into an unexpected hurdle while planning their wedding.
Creator Brandon Sonnier previously explained to TV Insider that Jamie visits his brother in Boston and ends up in “some shenanigans.” The creators also said Jamie would be in town for a police conference connected to developments in his career.
Jamie Reagan Return and the ‘Blue Bloods’ Reunion
Newly released photos show the Reagans reuniting for the first time since ‘Blue Bloods’ ended in 2024. Estes played Jamie across all fourteen seasons of the original series. His arrival is a significant moment for longtime viewers.
Donnie Wahlberg confirmed the casting on social media with a photo of Estes alongside the cast. Wahlberg has since described reunions with former ‘Blue Bloods’ castmates as healing following the cancellation of the original show.
The episode also fills in the years since the original series ended. Jamie and Eddie have become parents, and the episode marks the first time Mika Amonsen’s Sean Reagan acts opposite Estes. Kenric Green also returns as Charlie Price.
Wahlberg has said Danny will work through some unresolved matters with his brother during the visit. Bridget Moynahan, Len Cariou and Marisa Ramirez have already appeared as major ‘Blue Bloods’ figures in the spinoff, so Jamie’s turn feels like a natural next step. With Danny and Jamie finally sharing a case in Boston, which long unspoken tension from their years on ‘Blue Bloods’ do you most want the brothers to settle before Jamie heads home?
