Will Estes Returns as Jamie Reagan in ‘Boston Blue’ Season 2 Episode 5
CBS confirmed the return of Will Estes as Jamie Reagan in the upcoming season of Boston Blue, the spinoff of Blue Bloods. The episode, titled “Blood Diamonds,” will air on Friday, November 6, according to TV Insider. This marks Estes’ first appearance in the series since its debut, reuniting him with co-star Donnie Wahlberg, who plays his on-screen brother, Danny Reagan.
The episode’s plot centers on Jamie’s visit to Boston, where he and Danny become entangled in a diamond heist linked to a violent family feud. The storyline, as described by TV Insider, will also explore unresolved tensions between the brothers. “We were thrilled he was willing to come play with us and we got a chance to revisit Jamie’s character,” said co-creator Brandon Margolis, per TV Insider. “Will’s just such a cool dude and a really professional, lovely human.”
Reunion with ‘Blue Bloods’ Cast and New Story Arcs
The “Blood Diamonds” episode will also feature other Boston Blue characters, including Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), who investigates a series of suspicious deaths tied to a parishioner of Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson). Meanwhile, Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben) faces a challenging case involving a death resulting from swatting, and Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson) and Seth Yates (Mike Vogel) encounter obstacles in their wedding planning.
Vanessa Ray, who played Jamie’s wife, Eddie Janko, on Blue Bloods, visited the Boston Blue set in the summer but did not appear in the episode. The spinoff’s cast includes Mika Amonsen as Danny’s son, Sean Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Danny’s sister-in-law. The episode’s director, Monica Raymund, previously worked on Blue Bloods and other series like Law & Order: SVU and Dexter: Resurrection, as noted by Screen Rant.
#ParamountPlus has now revealed that Danny's brother, Jamie Reagan (Will Estes), will be in #BostonBlue season 2, episode 5, "Blood Diamonds." 👏Read More: https://t.co/Ycg8HiqML5 pic.twitter.com/RRy5THk5Nh
Release Date and Production Details
The episode is scheduled to premiere on November 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET on CBS. The episode’s air date appears to conflict with the release date of October 17, 2025. The show’s creators, Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, emphasized the significance of Estes’ return, calling it a “one-off story” that allows fans to reconnect with Jamie Reagan’s character.
“This is the latter’s first appearance in the spinoff, and the reunion between Danny and Jamie will be the biggest draw for Blue Bloods fans,” Screen Rant wrote. The episode’s focus on family dynamics and unresolved tensions between the Reagan brothers is expected to resonate with long-time viewers of the original series.

FAQ
When does the “Blood Diamonds” episode air?
The episode will premiere on Friday, November 6 at 10:00 p.m.
Who is returning for the episode?
Sonequa Martin-Green, Gloria Reuben, and Maggie Lawson also return as Lena Silver, Mae Silver, and Sarah Silver, respectively.
See first-look photos of Will Estes' return as Jamie Reagan on Boston Blue, plus Donnie Wahlberg speaks to TVLine about their emotional Blue Bloods reunion. pic.twitter.com/aoZ7A9BOtW
What is the plot of “Blood Diamonds”?
The episode follows Jamie’s visit to Boston, where he and Danny investigate a diamond heist linked to a family feud. The storyline also includes cases involving swatting, suspicious deaths, and wedding planning challenges for other characters.
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A Reagan-brother reunion: #WillEstes reprises his #BlueBloods role as Jamie alongside @DonnieWahlberg's Danny on the Nov. 6 episode of #BostonBlue on @CBS and @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/ULVXK2pwvI
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