Blue Bloods
SEPT. 29, 10/9c, CBS
WHO James “Jim” Nuciforo
The police procedural’s consultant since Day 1—after a lengthy gig on —is charged with ensuring ’ cops are depicted realistically. The retired NYPD detective works closely with the writers, who might ask, “I’m doing a story tries to keep it real, but a good technical adviser has to realize this is a TV show,” Nuciforo explains. “It has to be entertaining.”