Blue Bloods: Lyle Lovett Guest Stars in “Old Friends” Tonight

Lyle Lovett guest stars on Blue Bloods tonight, returning to his role as Texas Ranger Major Waylon Gates in the January 7 episode of the series which is called “Old Friends.” CBS has released some photos, a full guest cast list, and a description to promote the episode, all of which you can find below.

An illegal drug shipment arriving in New York City forces Danny to partner up with his Texas Ranger associate, Major Waylon Gates (Lyle Lovett), to find the narcotics before they flood the streets. Also, Jamie makes a concerning discovery about a former mentor as he helps a neighbor handle a gambling debt, and Frank receives pushback from Mayor Chase over his handling of a brawl between demonstrators and police officers at a protest, on the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* GRAMMY Award winner Lyle Lovett returns as Texas Ranger Major Waylon Gates.

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“Old Friends” – An illegal drug shipment arriving in New York City forces Danny to partner up with his Texas Ranger associate, Major Waylon Gates (Lyle Lovett), to find the narcotics before they flood the streets. Also, Jamie makes a concerning discovery about a former mentor as he helps a neighbor handle a gambling debt, and Frank receives pushback from Mayor Chase over his handling of a brawl between demonstrators and police officers at a protest, on the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* GRAMMY Award® winner Lyle Lovett returns as Texas Ranger Major Waylon Gates. Pictured: Will Estes as Jamie Reagan. Photo Courtesy of CBS Entertainment. ©2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Blue Bloods stars Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan), Donnie Wahlberg (Danny Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan), Will Estes (Jamie Reagan), Len Cariou (Henry Reagan), Marisa Ramirez (Det. Maria Baez), and Vanessa Ray (Officer Eddie Janko).

Recurring cast appearing in “Old Friends” includes Abigail Hawk (Abigail Baker), Gregory Jbara (DCPI Garrett Moore), Robert Clohessy (Lt. Gormley), Steven Schirripa (Anthony Abetamarco), Andrew Terraciano (Sean Reagan), Lyle Lovett (Major Waylon Gates), and Dylan Walsh (Mayor Chase).

Guest stars in “Old Friends” include James McCaffrey (Sergeant Kevin Coolidge), Brad Fraizer (Terry Howard), DeLance Minefree (Jason Reeves), Joseph Raymond Lucero (Juan Carlos Lopez), Josh Crotty (Officer Christopher Zeal), Oliva Biederman (Tracy), Matt Consalvo (Officer Meyers), Mateo D’Amato (Rudy), Jamal James (Officer Paul Salter), and Kyle Moore (Captain).