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Daniel "Danny" Fitzgerald Reagan is a Detective in the New York City Police Department. He is part of the Major Case Squad and assigned to the 54th Precinct. Danny is the oldest child of Francis and Mary Reagan, as well as the older brother of Erin, Joe and Jamie.

Biography

Daniel Fitzgerald Reagan and his siblings grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Danny was happily married to Linda from 1996-2017, and they have two sons, Jack and Sean. They lived in Staten Island, at 1712 Amboy Road until their house was firebombed. During high school, he dated Marianne Romano, who was described by his partner Maria Baez as “the queen bee, super good looking, a little crazy and dynamite in the sack,” to which he agreed. As a young man, Danny and Walter Harrison Beene were construction workers.

For a class project of Nicky’s, Danny mentioned when he was three, he wanted to be a fireman for Halloween, however his grandfather Henry swore as long as he was alive, no Reagan would ever be a member of the New York City Fire Department. Henry then dressed Danny into a police uniform, and Danny “never took it off” until he became a Detective.

Danny is a tireless worker and a highly skilled detective with keen instincts and years of experience. He firmly believes good old-fashioned policing is the best strategy to utilize when attempting to apprehend a suspect. He has made more arrests than any other detective in his precinct. His hard-nosed nature and short temper often exacerbates situations, causing him to go above and beyond the rules to close cases by taking advantage of his power. He has a tendency to act brutal towards the criminals he arrests, making it difficult to prosecute those criminals in court. His brutality towards criminals occasionally results in him being suspended. For example, in one episode he held a suspect over the edge of a building and threatened to let them fall if the suspect didn't "come clean." Danny's old-school, authoritarian style clashes with those of his moderate siblings Jamie and Erin. Additionally, his style occasionally caused rifts between him and Linda, who became concerned and frustrated when Danny was unwilling to drop certain cases.

Above all, Danny is devoted to his family. In several situations, Danny loses his temper when people threaten his siblings, wife or children. Despite his gruff and aggressive nature, Danny is quick to sympathize with others. Danny is easily convinced into taking action or taking on a case, regardless of the circumstances. Outwardly, Danny is self-assured to the point of being arrogant, and quick to assert his authority as a detective. However Danny has been shown to be insecure and self-doubting, referring to himself as a grunt on one notable occasion. Danny maintained a close relationship with his late brother, Joe. In Family Secrets, Danny discovered Joe has one son, Joseph Hill.

Physical Characteristics

Danny is 5'10" (177cm)[1][2], approximately 160lbs (72.5kg)[3] and physically fit with hazel eyes. In most lighting his hair is brown. He has a widows peak and prefers to keep his hair cut very short. While most of his family are right handed, Danny has the distinction of being left handed.

Distinguishing Marks

Danny has two tattoos: Semper Fi over his heart, and a faded emblem on his shoulder.[4]

Career

On the job for fifteen years (as of season one), Danny took a leave of absence from the NYPD to serve two tours in the Iraq War as a Marine. Danny saw combat in Fallujah, and was the only member of his platoon to come home alive (resulting in some post-traumatic stress). During his time in the Marines, Danny was decorated for his heroism.

Danny is an old-school detective. Danny's hotheaded nature and harsh methods he utilizes as a detective occasionally land him in trouble, which his father (Frank) worries about. When Frank was asked if his Danny “steps over the line” and violates procedure from time to time, Frank answered, “I think he probably steps on the line.” Therefore, he may bends the rules as opposed to breaking them. Danny is hard on other police officers and detectives when he perceives them to be unprofessional or uncommitted to their duties. He is part of the Major Case Squad and assigned to the 54th Precinct. He is currently partnered with Detective Maria Baez, a cop he's known for 20 years. During the series, it is mentioned he leads the Manhattan South Detective Borough in arrests and complaints[5]. In Love Stories, Danny and Baez were awarded the NYPD Medal for Valor for their performance in Partners.

Throughout season six, Danny was taunted by Thomas Wilder who murdered and raped over twenty young women (ages 18-22). In Blowback, Danny rescued his niece, Nicole Reagan-Boyle, who was kidnapped from her dorm and eventually left in the trunk of Thomas' vehicle. After rescuing Nicky, Danny shot and killed Thomas after Thomas refused to show Danny his hands. At the beginning of season seven, he was investigated for his shooting of Thomas Wilder by Attorney General Robert Lewis and cleared of wrong-doing for the shooting.

After the Wilder investigation, Danny fails to protect his next sexual assault victim. Erin points out after a family dinner Danny has changed. Danny admits after several internal investigations, he felt he didn't need to be investigated again. Danny later visits the victim and requests her to set up her ex-boyfriend to incriminate himself.

In season 1 Episode 7 "Brothers". When Jamie Went to see Daniel “Danny” Reagan in the 54th Precinct Danny, Gives Jamie there Grandfathers Henry Reagan BlackJack which Henry called it a Slapper, Which Henry Gave Danny when he first Joined the Force and Was assigned to the 12th Precinct which Danny also gave Jamie his 12th precinct collar pins, Jamie Turned down the Slapper but took the 12 pins. We later see Danny using the slapper Towards the end of the episode. so in his early years Danny worked in the 12th Precinct Just Like his Brothers Jamie and Joseph Regan.

Partners

Over his career, Danny had numerous partners to the point he acknowledged he burned through partners. Danny becomes very protective of his partners who stick around.

  • Sidney Gormley- Briefly went with Danny When his Partner Candice McElroy Left we see Gormley who was Seargent at the time working Briefly alongside Danny to keep him in check. And Again, During when Current Partner Maria Baez was testifying in court, Gormley working with Danny.
  • Dee Ann Carver- Briefly worked with Danny, After Gormely Left the 54th Precinct Lieutenant Carver Wanted to ride with her Detectives to get a feel of how they are, Danny was Lucky number one, Carver Drove the car which made Danny uneasy, we then later her gunshots Danny and Carver called it in where they see a young girl couldn't be more then 18-23 years old on the ground with a bullet inside her and her baby also on the ground out of her stroller thankfully unharmed, later the young mother passed away from the gunshot, the father was the one who killed his baby's mother, he later couldn't face the guilt, took his own life shooting himself in the head, Carver Then felt sorry for the baby adopted the baby.
  • Judy Farrow. Danny Worked Briefly with Detective 1st grade Judy Farrow, In season 11 Episode 7 In Too Deep When Danny's Neighbor Sal got shot, by another neighbor Joel, who shot him out of Revenge for sleeping with his wife Dawn, Joel Drove a 2018 Red Lamborghini Huracan Coupe, Which Detective Farrow Mistake it for a late model Lamborghini Huracan Spider. Danny Didn't want to give up the case to Detective Farrow, but his Lieutenant Mike Gee order him too seeing as it wasn't in his precinct. The case is in Staten Island, the 120th precinct. Danny works in the 54th Precinct, But Danny wasn't going to just leave it be, he continues to work the case, going to the hospital were his Neighbor, Sal is and questions him, eventually getting caught by Detective Judy Farrow, he tries to play it off as he's just visiting his neighbor, but Scott, Sal's son said "Well, he's actually grilling his neighbor, as if my dad did something wrong." Detective Farrow, then tells Danny he needs to leave, a nurse later says to Danny and Farrow "Folks Can you keep it down", Danny then Smugly tells Farrow "You really should keep it down while he's trying to rest." says bye to Sal and leaves, Mike Gee then starts grilling Danny for trying to work the case, Danny's Partner Maria Baez then tell Danny his as a way of Steamrolling everyone, Danny then goes to apologize to Farrow, which she was looking for another shoe, cause there is always another shoe with Danny, but Danny says not this time, and tells farrow that he has a way of steamrolling that's his MO. Finally, Danny gets what he wanted to work with Farrow, she offers to have him go with her to his neighbor Joel's house, Danny Shocked by that comment of tagging along with Farrow says. "You want me to join you on the case?" Farrow then Tells Danny "Familiar face might put him at ease or keep him off guard." Danny says, "Sounds like a lot of fun, but the boss would kill me, so..." Farrow explains to Danny she talked to Lieutenant Gee, that's when they started working together. Danny and Farrow went to his Neighbor Joel's House. But he wasn't there, only his wife Dawn, she sounded scared trying to change the subject asking both Danny and Farrow if they wanted a Drink, then offers Danny a Beer. Danny says no. that's when Dawn admits she was the one who shot Sal, but says she wasn't in the car or didn't have her hand on the trigger either, and it's her fault all her fault, that's when Danny, asks if her and Sal. Dawn then Explains everything, later Danny and Farrow, arrest Joel, then we see Scott, walking up with a bat yelling "He's not going anywhere till I get a peice of him" then you hear Whoa, Whoa. Whoa! Farrow tell Danny "I got this" Walking up to Scott, Scott Yells "He Shot my dad" Then Farrow takes Scott down Putting him on the ground tell him that Joel is under arrest and asks if he wants a piece of that too, Scott says "No" and farrow tells him to get out of there now. Danny Then says to Farrow. "Wow. Remind me never to Cross you again." Farrow asks Danny, "Is the a Compliment?" Danny replies "Actually, it was."
  • Danny worked with Taxes Major Waylon Gates In Season 10 Episode 14 Fog of War, Season 12 Episode 10 Old Friends, and Season 13 Episode 15 Close to Home, Gates Loves working with Danny and Danny only, they work Very well together. Getting the Job done each time, whether it's by the book or not.
  • Anthony Abetemarco. Danny works with Anthony, against his own will, at times, when his sister asks them to work together, both Danny and Anthony both hate working together, but they do, most of the time they get the job done other times they just argue and can't get the Job done.
  • Jamie Works Briefly with his brother on Multiple Cases, mainly when Jamie Became Sergeant, Danny Being the Hothead, he is Reluctantly agreed to work with his brother giving him a hard time for being a boy scout, but still works with his brother getting the job done.
  • Bugs is a CI, For Danny, in Season 12 Episode 13 Cold Comfort, Season 13 Episode 5 Homefront and Season 13 Episode 17 Smoke & Mirrors.

Medals

Citation Bars
Breast Bar 18
American Flag Breast Bar


Breast Bar 17
World Trade Center Breast Bar


Breast Bar 1
Medal of Honor Breast Bar


Breast Bar 20
Combat Cross Breast Bar 2nd Award


Breast Bar 6
Medal for Valor Breast Bar


Breast Bar 9
Honorable Mention Breast Bar


Breast Bar 8
Meritorious Police Duty Breast Bar


Breast Bar 26
USMC Service Breast Bar


Personality

Relationships

Involved Shootings


Equipment

Firearms

As a Detective with the NYPD, Danny carries a Kahr K9 in 9×19mm as his service firearm. He also owns a Glock 19 in 9×19mm, and previously used a Smith & Wesson 5946 in 9×19mm.

Vehicles

Originally he drove an eighth generation (model year 2000-2005) blue Chevy Impala, plates ANO-2594 which changed to ANO-2595 between episode ten and episode eleven of season two. Between season three and season four, Danny's assigned vehicle was replaced with a new grey Dodge Charger, plates NUQ-1724.

Danny's personal vehicle is a first generation (model year 1993-1998) dark green Jeep Grand Cherokee, plates AOC-8963 (Pilot) which changed to AWQ-2538. While Danny used the Jeep, the Jeep was shot a few times. Danny recently replaced the Jeep with a fourth generation (model year 2006-2010) silver Ford Explorer XLT, plates SQR-5635.

Quotes

Gallery

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Appearances

Season One
Episode 1:
"Pilot"
Episode 2:
"Samaritan"
Episode 3:
"Privilege"
Episode 4:
"Officer Down"
Episode 5:
"What You See"
Episode 6:
"Smack Attack"
Episode 7:
"Brothers"
Episode 8:
"Chinatown"
Episode 9:
"Re-Do"
Episode 10:
"After Hours"
Episode 11:
"Little Fish"
Episode 12:
"Family Ties"
Episode 13:
"Hall of Mirrors"
Episode 14:
"My Funny Valentine"
Episode 15:
"Dedication"
Episode 16:
"Age of Innocence"
Episode 17:
"Silver Star"
Episode 18:
"To Tell the Truth"
Episode 19:
"Model Behavior"
Episode 20:
"All That Glitters"
Episode 21:
"Cellar Boy"
Episode 22:
"The Blue Templar"

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Notes & Trivia

  • Shield Number: 51466
  • Danny once took out a suspect by throwing an umbrella[9].
  • Danny burns through partners fast because he has a temper.
  • As a young man, Danny worked in construction.
  • As established in "The New Normal", Danny didn't attend college, although he tells his son Sean he did alright in life despite that fact instead of because of it.

Errors

  • In Parenthood, Danny states he's been married twelve years, however in Scorched Earth he states they are celebrating their 16th Wedding Anniversary.
  • The order of the Reagan siblings is a debated topic with some episodes and information from CBS stating Danny is the oldest. Although there is contrary information stating Joe is the oldest. More may be found on this topic on the page, Continuity Errors.

References

  1. Season 2 Episode 9 "Moonlighting"
  2. [1]IMDB Donnie Wahlberg
  3. Season 2 Episode 9 "Moonlighting"
  4. The tattoo on the shoulder is Donnie Wahlberg's real tattoo. Though faded, artists have tweaked it to bring it back to life. Part of the crest-like tattoo appears to bear his last name. It is unknown if the producers decided not to cover it due to it's faded illegibility or if there was a explanation created for what it is to Danny.
  5. Season 5 Episode 6 "Most Wanted"
  6. Season 1 Episode 2 "Samaritan" Deleted Scenes
  7. Season 3 Episode 12 "Framed"
  8. Season 8, Episode 9 "Pain Killers"
  9. Season 1 Episode 3 "Privilege"
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