Episode
Boston Blue: Anatomy of a Bomb
Overview
When a crisis erupts at a local hospital over a critical transplant error, Danny and Lena work to calm a volatile situation while the rest of the team uncovers a darker mystery tied to the case. Meanwhile, an unexpected encounter pushes Lena to reflect on her past.
Details
- Series
- Boston Blue
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2026-04-24
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Anatomy of a Bomb is Episode 16 in Season 1 of Boston Blue. It aired on 2026-04-24. The runtime is 43 min.
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