For fourteen seasons, delivered a weekly dose of New York City justice, family loyalty, and ethical debate, all centered around the iconic Reagan clan. The series finale, titled “End of Tour,” promised a high-stakes conclusion, and it delivered on that promise by plunging the entire city—and the Reagan family—into a crisis of coordinated violence.
The episode was structured not around singular plot threads, but around a city-wide, multi-front attack that forced every member of the Reagan family to collaborate, bringing their individual expertise to bear on one massive case. It was a finale designed to honor the show’s core premise: when the chips are down, family is the strongest shield against chaos.
The Coordinated City-Wide Crisis
The central conflict of “End of Tour” was a dramatic and dangerous escalation of street crime: a coordinated series of attacks targeting NYPD officers and high-profile public figures. The motive was brazen: a group of united gangs demanded amnesty for their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial, using violence and intimidation to hold the city hostage.
Key Moments of Mayhem:
- The Loss of a Cop: The crisis immediately became personal and tragic for the Reagan family when Officer Luis Badillo (Ian Quinlan), Eddie Janko’s partner, was killed in an ambush while responding to a carjacking. Eddie (Vanessa Ray) was shot and wounded, narrowly escaping death herself. This personal loss fueled Jamie and Eddie’s dedication to the case and provided the episode’s emotional anchor.
- The Wounded Mayor: In a sign of the severity of the threat, Mayor Peter Chase (Dylan Walsh) was shot during a public event. From his hospital bed, the Mayor made a dramatic, off-the-books move, telling Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck), “I’m handing you the keys. You’re driving. Get us out of this.” This granted Frank extraordinary, albeit unofficial, power to use any means necessary to end the crisis.
- The Murdered Judge: The wave of violence also included the murder of a Supreme Court Judge, whose execution was filmed as part of the gang’s manifesto. This crime fell to Detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) and his partner Detective Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez).
Reagan Family: All Hands on Deck
The crisis forced every Reagan—and their closest allies—to step out of their usual lanes and work together to restore order.
Frank Reagan: The Commissioner with a Cop’s Edge
Frank’s storyline was a masterful blend of his roles as Commissioner and family patriarch.
- The Ultimate Leverage: Frank, empowered by the Mayor, used his political weight to track the gang’s network. In a tense, powerful scene, he confronted imprisoned crime figure Lorenzo Batista (Edward James Olmos), the father of one of the shooters. Frank invoked the memory of his deceased son, Joe, telling Batista that he’d prefer his son be in prison and alive than killed in the line of duty, ultimately convincing the hardened criminal to turn over his own son to spare his life.
- A Confidant and A Leader: Frank’s decision-making throughout the crisis was a testament to his commitment to both the rule of law and the safety of his city.
Danny Reagan: The Father and The Detective
Danny’s pursuit of the criminals, specifically the return of Carlos Ramirez (Manny Perez)—a villain from an earlier episode—was given an emotional, familial twist.
- Henry’s Advice: A crucial conversation with Henry Reagan (Len Cariou) pushed Danny to “think like a father.”
- The Emotional Win: Danny used this advice to appeal to Ramirez’s paternal side, convincing the criminal to surrender for the sake of his daughter, whom he had desperately tried to retrieve. This move was a deliberate nod to Danny’s own growth, choosing to save a life and a family unit over a more violent confrontation.
Jamie, Eddie, and Joe Hill: The Line of Duty
Jamie and Eddie’s grief over Badillo’s death became a shared mission for justice.
- A Shared Hunt: Sergeant Jamie Reagan (Will Estes) and his nephew, Joe Hill (Will Hochman), worked together to track down one of the shooters involved in Badillo’s death. Their joint effort provided a sense of unity between the two younger generations of Reagans.
- Poetic Justice: In one of the finale’s most powerful acts of closure, Eddie, having been released from the hospital, personally handcuffed Badillo’s killer using her late partner’s handcuffs. This act of poetic justice allowed Eddie to reclaim her strength and honor her fallen partner.
Erin Reagan: The DA and The New Beginning
Even Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan), the Assistant District Attorney, had her role in the high-stakes case, utilizing her contacts to track the shooters. However, her storyline provided some of the most profound personal resolution.
- A Second Chance: After working closely with her ex-husband, Jack Boyle (Peter Hermann), on the case, Erin made an unexpected move: a quiet, unadorned proposal to remarry at City Hall, finally bringing their long, complicated romantic arc to a happy conclusion.
The Final Dinner: Resolution and Legacy
As always, the true heart of the finale was the Sunday dinner. Gathered around the table after the city was saved, the family celebrated their victories and acknowledged their losses.
The final scene provided three major, long-awaited resolutions:
- Danny’s Future: After the dust settled, Danny heeded his grandfather Henry’s advice to find someone to come home to. In a scene hinting at a long-speculated romance, Danny asked Baez out for pizza, suggesting their partnership may finally evolve into something more.
- Erin and Jack: While they kept their marriage proposal quiet at the dinner table, a knowing look between Erin and Jack confirmed their private commitment to a future together.
- A New Reagan: In the most heartwarming surprise, Jamie and Eddie announced they were expecting a baby, bringing a new generation into the Reagan family. A high chair placed at the end of the table solidified the promise of the family’s enduring legacy.
The series concluded with Frank Reagan smiling contentedly at his family, a final, poignant image that perfectly encapsulated the show’s theme: no matter the chaos on the streets, the Reagan family bond is unbreakable, and their commitment to duty and to each other will endure. It was a finale that delivered tears for a lost officer and cheers for a new life, offering a satisfying, definitive, and emotionally rich conclusion.
