Starting at the top, Henry Reagan leads the family tree. As Frank Reagan's father, the whole family stems from "Grandpa" Henry. His career as a police commissioner set the stage for the family, as each one of them followed in his footsteps and forged their own path in law enforcement. More than anyone, Frank carried on his father's legacy when he became the police commissioner. Henry's old-fashioned views on policing are often a source of conflict in the show. Most of the family usually agrees with Henry and Frank, but some members tend to challenge their conservative mindset. The New York City the Reagan family polices is changing by the day and, of course, it's practically unrecognizable compared to the Big Apple Henry served.
The Reagan family also has a history with tragedy, and it all starts with Henry. He lost his wife, Betty, who passed away from a terminal illness before the show began. Plus, their first son, Peter, died of leukemia before Frank was born. Frank is Henry's only living child ... but, of course, the Reagan family tree has several branches on his side.
