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Premiered

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Ended: Thursday, March 31, 2016

When does Shades of Blue Season 1 come out?

Shades of Blue Season 1 premiered Thursday, January 7, 2016 on NBC and ended Thursday, March 31, 2016. The season has 13 episodes.

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Shades of Blue Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Pilot

Harlee Santos, a detective from a tight-knit group of Brooklyn cops with questionable tactics, is arrested by an FBI agent who wants to make her an informant. Co-stars Ray Liotta.

Thursday · 10 years ago

2. Original Sin

Harlee struggles with becoming an FBI informant while Wozniak suspects every member of his crew. Paranoid that Wozniak's search will lead to her, Harlee suggests polygraphng the entire crew, a plan that backfires. An appeals case sends Wozniak to watch tapes from his first encounter with Harlee, revealing a dark secret from their past. Meanwhile, Espada helps Tess deal with her husband's infidelity.

Thursday · 10 years ago

3. False Face, False Heart

Harlee refuses to give Stahl incriminating evidence against Wozniak but hands over a fully resolved unoffical investigation that Tess and Espara initiated when they moved a body by Tess' house found to be murdered with a 3D printed gun. Wozniak confronts Harlee who executes a dangerous bluff.

Thursday · 10 years ago

4. Who Can Tell Me Who I Am?

Loman's guilt over the death of an unarmed suspect becomes a liability for the crew, forcing them to test his loyalty. Wozniak sends Harlee on an errand that reveals he has a silent partner in the big score. Wozniak realizes Donny has been withholding information. Harlee feigns cooperation with Stahl, but unwittingly leads the FBI to incrimmating evidence,

Thursday · 10 years ago

5. Equal & Opposite

Harlee and Tess intercept a heroin shipment from a local drug lord who discovers Wozniak's secret and tries to use it as leverage to get his confiscated drugs back. Harlee fears Stahl's interest in her goes beyond the professional, believing he is invading her privacy, and resorts to spying on him with the help of an old friend. Tess tries to use Espada to get back at her husband.

Thursday · 10 years ago

6. Fall of Man

Wozniak's suspicions land on Saperstein, forcing Harlee to convince Stahl to arrest Saperstein in order to keep him safe. Harlee visits her abusive ex, Miguel, who tasks her with tracking down the man who committed the murder for which he is imprisoned.

Thursday · 10 years ago

7. Undiscovered Country

Wozniak finds it hard to deal with guilt as he attempts to deal with an unfinished task. Harlee needs to protect Saperstein whilst holding the unit together.

Thursday · 10 years ago

8. Good Cop, Bad Cop

After Saperstein's death, Harlee realizes there are no lines Wozniak won't cross and decides to help Stahl's investigation. The crew retaliates against a pair of abusive cops after they harass Harlee's daughter Cristina and her boyfriend. Wozniak makes Loman feel like a part of the unit.

Thursday · 10 years ago

9. Live Wire Act

Harlee's collaboration with Stahl (Warren Kole) uncovers Wozniak's secret relationship with Donnie.  Wozniak decides to take charge of the big job after picking up a package that turns out to be a kidnapped man.  A mysterious call to Saperstein's desk forces the crew to face their mixed feelings about their fallen friend and ultimately decide to preserve his memory.

Thursday · 10 years ago

10. What Devil Do

Harlee and Wozniak secure more details on the big score and meet Donnie's silent partner, who reveals himself to be an DEA agent.  They learn the big score is an armored car heist.  Wozniak takes interest in a fellow marine veteran who is suspected of murder under dubious circumstances.

Thursday · 10 years ago

11. The Breach

On the day of the heist, Harlee realizes she misplaced her trust in Stahl but it's too late to back down.  Harlee tries to get immunity for her crew as she participates in the heist knowing that it will lead to Wozniak's arrest.  Miguel discovers Harlee's secret.  Loman unwittingly witnesses the heist just as the exchange goes terribly wrong.

Thursday · 10 years ago

12. For I Have Sinned

Harlee and Wozniak attempt to deal with the consequences of the heist's money disappearance. Harlee informs the FBI that she will get the money back.

Thursday · 10 years ago

13. One Last Lie Finale

Unable to provide Donnie and Linklater to the FBI, Harlee makes a deal with Stahl to exchange her own immunity for that of her crew. Harlee comes face to face with Miguel who reveals his darkest side as he demands to be a part of Cristina's life.

Thursday · 10 years ago

Shades of Blue Season 1 guest stars

  • Lynn Marocola

    Police Officer (uncredited)

  • Zarif Kabier

    Haim

  • Peter Bradbury

    Peter Bradbury

    Captain Hollister

  • Donnie Keshawarz

    Donnie Keshawarz

    Nate

  • DeLance Minefee

    DeLance Minefee

    FBI Agent (uncredited)

  • Dean Geyer

    Dean Geyer

    Nick Davis

  • Theo Stockman

    Theo Stockman

    Officer Hollister

  • Owen Asztalos

    Owen Asztalos

    Brian Kovach

  • Frank Anello

    Frank Anello

    Detective (uncredited)

  • Caleb McLaughlin

    Caleb McLaughlin

    Jay-Jay

  • Andrew Hovelson

    Andrew Hovelson

    Officer Trestman

Shades of Blue Season 1 FAQ

When does Shades of Blue Season 1 come out?

Shades of Blue Season 1 premiered Thursday, January 7, 2016 on NBC.

How many episodes are in Shades of Blue Season 1?

Shades of Blue Season 1 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of Shades of Blue Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Shades of Blue Season 1 finale?

The Shades of Blue Season 1 finale (Episode 13) aired Thursday, March 31, 2016.

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