“Blue Bloods” is set to end after 14 seasons, prompting reflections from its main cast, including Jennifer Esposito, who played Jackie Curatola. Esposito’s departure from the show during Season 3 followed a dispute with CBS over her need for a more limited schedule due to celiac disease.
Despite mixed memories, Esposito expressed appreciation for her time on the show and the lasting fan support. She has returned to “Blue Bloods” twice, first in Season 13, where Jackie, now a small-town police chief, assists Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) and Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez) with a serial killer case. She reappeared in Season 14 to help Danny and Maria again when the same killer resurfaces, highlighting Jackie’s growth and resilience. While it’s uncertain if Esposito will return for the final season, her past reappearances have left her character in a positive place.