But behind the scenes, Tom is also a family man, and his close-knit connections have played a significant role in shaping his real-life character. So much so, that a picture of hi

With the final episodes of Blue Bloods already in the can, Tom Selleck appears to be in vacation mode. The handsome 79-year-old was caught in a candid photo looking scruffier than his normal manicured appearance while running an errand in Thousand Oaks, Calif., near his ranch home.

As the second half of BLUE BLOODS Season 14 kicks into gear Oct. 18, the cast is lining up to talk about the show’s

This is an excerpt from TV Guide Magazine’s Blue Bloods: The Special Farewell issue. For a look back on the long-running series and more scoop on the final episodes, pick up a copy of the issue available on newsstands and for order online at BlueBloods2024.com.

There have been 285 episodes that have aired so far of the veteran series. Over the summer, Blue Bloods wrapped on its final episode order, which will add another six episodes to the tally, bringing the total to 293 -- sadly, just short of the 300 episode mark.

Ahead of the final episodes, we spoke with many of Blue Bloods cast members about their experiences working with Tom Selleck.