15 Best Shows To Watch if You Like Blue Bloods, Ranked

What do you do when all you've got is that Blue Bloods-sized hole in your TV schedule, endless reruns and a hope for eventual Season 14? We got you covered with 15 shows that'll keep you hooked just the same.

1. NYPD Blue

If you're a Blue Bloods diehard, you gotta give a nod to one of the OGs – NYPD Blue. This one's set in the 15th Precinct in Manhattan and follows Detective Andy Sipowicz, who has issues to spare: he's an alcoholic, a bigot, and a pretty miserable guy to start off. His journey towards redemption happens through his friendships and partnerships within the precinct, particularly with his straight-laced partner John Kelly.

2. Chicago P.D.

The Windy City has its fair share of crime, and who better to tackle it than the intelligence unit of the 21st District of the Chicago Police Department? Led by Sergeant Hank Voight, a tough-as-nails cop with a shady past, this team is all about taking down the city's most notorious criminals. Voight's team includes Detective Erin Lindsay, who's like a daughter to him, and his loyal right-hand man, Antonio Dawson.

3. Southland

Southland dives into the lives of a set of officers and detectives in Los Angeles. You've got rookie cop Ben Sherman paired with the seasoned but jaded John Cooper, who's battling a pill addiction and being openly gay in a not-so-open workplace. There's Detective Lydia Adams, who is juggling her career with single motherhood. These guys see the worst LA has to offer, from domestic disputes to drive-by shootings.

4. The Shield

Forget family dinners: this one's darker and grittier. it's about an experimental division of the LAPD led by Vic Mackey, who's the very definition of a rogue cop: bending the rules and pocketing some cash on the side. The Strike Team, as they're known, make life hell for drug dealers but aren't above taking a cut for themselves. And then there's also their captain, David Aceveda, who's got political ambitions and a nose for sniffing out corruption.

5. Law & Order: SVU

SVU takes a different angle by focusing on sexually based offenses. Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler work in the Special Victims Unit, dealing with the kinds of cases that make your stomach churn. Benson is a product of her mother's rape, so she's got a deeply personal connection to her work. Stabler's a family man, struggling to reconcile his job's ugliness with a normal home life (spoiler: he'll fail eventually).

6. Criminal Minds

The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI does more than just catch criminals; they get into their heads. Led by the ever-stoic Aaron Hotchner, this squad includes genius Dr. Spencer Reid and the charming Derek Morgan. They crisscross the country, profiling and capturing serial killers.

7. The Wire

This one's set in Baltimore and covers every angle of crime and corruption – from the docks to the schools and the newsrooms. The main focus initially is on Detective Jimmy McNulty and his squad's efforts to take down a drug kingpin named Avon Barksdale. The catch? The show also gives you the perspective of the drug dealers.

8. Justified

U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens doesn't mess around. He's got this old-school cowboy vibe and isn't afraid to draw his weapon. He's sent back to his hometown to deal with an old friend turned criminal, Boyd Crowder. The show's got a Southern-fried charm, complete with organized crime disguised as backwoods moonshining and coal mining.

9. S.W.A.T.

This one's got tactical vests and big guns. Inspired by the '70s TV series and the 2003 film, S.W.A.T. revolves around Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson. He's put in charge of a specialized tactical unit, and the stakes are high, folks. Think hostage situations, bomb threats, and terror attacks.

10. Castle

What happens when you pair a homicide detective with a mystery novelist? Comedy and crime-solving, that's what. Detective Kate Beckett finds herself reluctantly partnered with Rick Castle, who finds her the inspiration for his next book series. Don't let the laughs fool you; the cases are as gritty as they come – serial killers, hitmen, and all sorts of mayhem.

11. Bosch

Bosch takes us back to LA, but this time it's all about the nitty-gritty world of homicide detective Harry Bosch. This guy's got a past as dark as they come: he was orphaned at 11, served in the military, and is now solving murders. The twist? He's standing trial for killing a suspected serial killer.

12. Longmire

Sheriff Walt Longmire is the strong, silent type, who's still mourning his wife's death. Located in the fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming, Longmire deals with issues you won't find in your average cop show – like jurisdictional fights with a nearby Native American reservation.

13. Hawaii Five-0

Steve McGarrett is a Navy SEAL turned police detective, sent to Hawaii to solve his own father's murder. He assembles a small but elite team, including local cop Danny "Danno" Williams. Together, they tackle everything from terrorism to human trafficking, preferably via some high-speed chases with a backdrop of stunning Hawaiian landscapes.

14. Mindhunter

This is a show based on the early days of the FBI's criminal psychology and criminal profiling division. Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench are on a quest to understand the minds of serial killers. They even consult real-life monsters behind bars to solve ongoing crimes.

15. Blindspot

A woman covered in tattoos wakes up in Times Square with no memory of who she is. Each tattoo is a clue that leads the FBI to a criminal activity. The catch? One of the tattoos is the name of an FBI agent, Kurt Weller, who has no clue who she is. The mystery unravels slowly as they decipher each tattoo and get closer to her true identity.