Blue Bloods fans will have to wait longer than expected for season 14 due to ongoing strikes. As of August 2023, neither the writing nor filming of the new season has begun. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are on strike, unable to reach agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on new contracts.
The strikes have brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, affecting many beloved shows, including Blue Bloods. As writers and actors in these unions have been prohibited from working on AMPTP-contracted projects since May and July, respectively, the production of Blue Bloods season 14 has been put on hold.
Fans eagerly awaiting a release date for the new season will have to remain patient. Due to the strikes, no progress has been made in preparing for the season, making it unlikely that any updates on a release date will surface until later in the year. It's anticipated that the season may not air until 2024. However, CBS will continue to air rerun episodes of the show on Fridays as per its schedule.
For those looking to catch up on previous seasons, all 13 seasons of Blue Bloods are available on Paramount+. Alternatively, Pluto TV offers reruns of the series on a dedicated channel, but it does not offer on-demand viewing from the beginning.
Regarding the number of episodes in season 14, no official count has been announced. Typically, a season of Blue Bloods consists of 20-22 episodes, but there might be a reduction due to the writers' strike to stay on schedule. Season 11, during the pandemic, had only 16