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Rating: 8.5/10 | Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy | Seasons: 9 | Episodes: 144 | Status: Returning Series
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox
So I just finished binging all eight seasons of The Rookie, and honestly? It’s way better than it has any right to be. When I first saw the premise, I thought it sounded like a gimmick. A 45-year-old guy becoming a cop after a midlife crisis? That should be terrible. But Nathan Fillion is so likeable, and the show is so good at balancing comedy with actual stakes, that it just works. This is comfort TV that doesn’t insult your intelligence.
Fair warning though: the quality does dip a bit around the middle seasons. And Season 9 hasn’t aired yet, so I can’t speak to where things are heading. But overall, this is a show I’d recommend to basically anyone who likes crime dramas that don’t take themselves too seriously.
Season 1
The pilot hooks you immediately. John Nolan is this earnest guy who decides to become a cop for real reasons, not just because of some quarter-life crisis nonsense. He’s genuine. He cares. And yes, everyone at the LAPD thinks he’s insane, but he doesn’t care what they think.
Season 1 is all about him proving himself during his training. His training officer Talia is tough on him, which makes sense. She doesn’t believe in him at first. The show does a good job showing that being a cop is hard, and that your life experience doesn’t automatically make you good at the job. You still have to learn. You still have to prove yourself.
The crime cases are interesting without being too heavy. There’s this nice balance between procedural stuff and character development. By the end of the season, you’re invested in Nolan. You want to see him make it.
Season 2
Six months in, and Nolan is finally starting to feel like an actual cop. This season is where the show finds its rhythm. The cases get better. The character dynamics click. And the show starts building a real ensemble cast instead of just focusing on Nolan.
This is also when his relationship with Jessica starts, which adds some personal drama to the work stuff. It’s not overdone. It feels natural. The show is smart about how it handles romance without letting it take over the whole show.
Season 2 is probably the strongest season up to this point. Everything works. The pacing is good. The humor lands. The serious moments actually hit.
Season 3
Okay, so this is where things start to feel a bit repetitive. The season is shorter (only 14 episodes), and it feels like the show is just going through the motions a little bit. Nolan’s mom shows up, there’s some family drama, but it doesn’t land the way earlier character stuff did.
That said, this is still fine TV. It’s not bad. It’s just not as sharp as what came before. The cases are solid. Nolan’s growth as a cop is still interesting to watch. It’s just that the season feels like filler compared to Season 2.
Season 4
This season gets dark. And I mean dark. There are moments where the show reminds you that cops deal with real trauma, real violence, real loss. It’s a tonal shift from the earlier seasons, but it mostly works.
The case involving Lopez hits different because you care about her as a character. The show has done the work to make you care about these people. So when bad things happen, it matters. There’s weight to it.
Season 4 is also longer (22 episodes), so it has time to breathe and develop multiple storylines. Some work better than others, but overall it’s solid. Not as good as Season 2, but way better than Season 3.
Season 5
Now Nolan is a training officer, which is a fun new dynamic. He’s on the other side of the mentoring relationship now. And his rookie, Celina, is a handful. She’s got skills but also has this wild streak that makes her unpredictable.
The show uses this new setup to explore what Nolan has learned over the years. How does he teach someone else to be a cop when he’s still relatively new himself? It’s a good question, and the season does some interesting things with it.
This is also when his relationship with Bailey becomes more central to the plot. And unlike some TV romances, this one actually feels earned. They have chemistry. They make sense together. By the end of the season, you want them to work out.
Season 6
This season is weird because it’s only 10 episodes long. It feels incomplete. Like the show got cut short mid-season. That said, what we get is pretty good. The team celebrates John and Bailey’s wedding, which is a nice moment.
But then their honeymoon goes wrong, and the show gets back to the serious cop stuff. It doesn’t stay on the romance stuff too long, which I appreciate. The show knows what it is. It’s a cop show first, romance second.
Even though this season is short, it doesn’t feel rushed. The writers know how to tell a story in limited episodes. It’s just a shame we didn’t get a full season to work with.
Season 7
Nolan gets shot early in the season, and he’s dealing with the physical and mental aftermath of that. This is some of the best character work the show has done. He’s not invincible. He’s getting older. His body doesn’t recover the same way it used to. It’s real stuff.
The season also brings back an old villain from earlier seasons, which feels like it has stakes because of all the history there. The show is good at not just introducing new bad guys every week. It builds on what came before.
There’s also a manhunt for escaped inmates, which keeps the season moving forward. Multiple storylines are happening at once, and they all feel important. This is solid police drama.
Season 8
So this season sends the team to Prague for an international assignment. And look, that’s a fun change of pace. Different scenery. Different cases. It keeps the show from feeling stale.
But here’s the thing: it also feels like the show is running out of ideas a little bit. The Prague arc is fun, but it’s not essential. It doesn’t change who these characters are. And when they get back to Los Angeles, it’s like nothing really happened.
That said, the individual episodes are still well-written. The cases are interesting. The character moments still land. It’s just that the season as a whole doesn’t have the momentum that earlier seasons had.
By this point, you can feel the show getting tired. Not badly tired. It’s still worth watching. But it’s not the tight, compelling show it was in Seasons 2 and 4.
I’m curious to see where Season 9 goes since it hasn’t aired yet. The show has definitely lost some steam, but the cast is still good, and there’s still enough here to keep watching. Have you watched The Rookie? If so, which season do you think was the best?
Episode Guide
Season 1 (20 Episodes)
Episode 1: Pilot (8.5/10)
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a police officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. Throw in a workplace romance, a hostage situation, and some tough love from their new training officers, and the latest Los Angeles police rookie class has an uphill battle ahead of them.
Episode 2: Crash Course (7.8/10)
Talia forces Nolan to confront his personal moral instincts in order to be a good cop after he encounters a kidnapping victim. Lucy is temporarily placed with a new training officer who tests her patience. Jackson must confront his failures head-on if he wants to be an officer.
Episode 3: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (7.6/10)
After Nolan and Talia lose control of a crime scene, they begin to debate whether people are fundamentally good or bad and what that means for a police officer. Lucy is concerned Tim is enabling his wife’s destructive behavior and not taking care of himself.
Episode 4: The Switch (7.5/10)
The rookies are temporarily paired with new training officers, and Nolan is paired with Lopez. When Nolan and Lopez track down an escaped criminal, they discover a little kindness goes a long way. Jackson is forced to face his fears when he is partnered with Officer Bradford. Chen and Nolan must face a hard truth.
Episode 5: The Roundup (7.6/10)
Nolan, the rookies and their training officers get involved in a competition that pits them against each other. Chen notices Bradford is obsessed with winning at all costs.
Episode 6: The Hawke (8.3/10)
Nolan and the team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault. Bradford needs Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them.
Episode 7: The Ride Along (8/10)
Grey informs Nolan and Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along during their patrol after a fun afternoon granting the wish of a Make-a-Wish kid as an honorary police officer. Bradford is tested once again after he learns that his wife has been arrested for drug possession.
Episode 8: Time of Death (8.4/10)
Nolan and Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store where two men are attempting to rob the place. Bishop helps coordinate a drug bust that hits a little too close to home for Bradford.
Episode 9: Standoff (8.6/10)
Officer Bradford’s wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack.
Episode 10: Flesh and Blood (8.1/10)
On Captain Andersen’s orders, Officer Nolan and Sergeant Grey are paired up for the day on patrol. Additionally, Nolan’s son and Grey’s daughter visit their dads on the job and see them in action. Meanwhile, Officer Chen is paired up with Captain Andersen, and Officer Bradford tells Chen to protect her at all costs.
Episode 11: Redwood (7.7/10)
An unscheduled visit by the vice president of the United States puts the station on high alert. The secret service tasks Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop with checking out a possible threat to the vice president while the rest of the team try to keep the streets clear and safe for his visit.
Episode 12: Heartbreak (7.3/10)
The most dangerous day of the year – Valentine’s Day – has the team on high alert, and Officer Nolan invites everyone over for a party now that he is single.
Episode 13: Caught Stealing (7.9/10)
The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
Episode 14: Plain Clothes Day (8.4/10)
The rookies are really put to the test when their training officers accompany them out of uniform for Plain Clothes Day, which forces them to make all the decisions while on patrol. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan tries to prove he has been progressing faster than the other rookies to justify his desire of becoming a detective within five years.
Episode 15: Manhunt (8.1/10)
When a prison bus crashes, all units must respond as some inmates face severe injuries while others seek an opportunity to flee. In the wake of the accident, Officer Nolan tries to impress an FBI hostage negotiator while tracking down an escaped convict.
Episode 16: Greenlight (9/10)
Officer Nolan gets a lesson in respect after his arrest of a gang member leads to a free-for-all on his life. Meanwhile, Officer Chen and Officer Bradford pull over Mario Lopez, who thinks he can talk his way out of a traffic violation.
Episode 17: The Shake Up (8/10)
A massive earthquake rocks the city and throws everyone’s patrols and its citizens into chaos. Meanwhile, agent Russo recommends Officer Nolan for a protective detail of Brad Hayes, a man whose dealings have put a target on his head.
Episode 18: Homefront (7.7/10)
When one of their colleagues is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on and the team being asked to check in on them now that they are free. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan finds out he is being sued by a man who claims he used excessive force which led to an injury.
Episode 19: The Checklist (8/10)
Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am’s house.
Episode 20: Free Fall (8.1/10)
As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.
Season 2 (20 Episodes)
Episode 1: Impact (7.8/10)
Danger is ever-present as the officers of the Mid-Wilshire precinct grapple with the aftermath of a plotted attack on the city of Los Angeles, leaving Officer Bradford fighting for his life.
Episode 2: The Night General (8.1/10)
Nolan teams up with new night detective Nick Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest. Officer Bradford reluctantly accepts help from Officer Chen as he prepares for his sergeant exam, and Officer West pursues an unconventional move after finding himself in need of a new home.
Episode 3: The Bet (8/10)
Officer Nolan navigates building tension in his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford’s love life, and Officer Lopez learns some surprising news about Wesley.
Episode 4: Warriors and Guardians (8.3/10)
Officer Nolan gets off to a rocky start after being introduced to his new training officer, Nyla Harper, who has an unconventional approach to police work after her stint as an undercover detective. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford struggles to think of an appropriate birthday gift for Rachel, and Officer Lopez finds herself navigating a case that triggers a personal memory.
Episode 5: Tough Love (7.9/10)
As part of their second phase of training, the rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants. Officer Nolan soon discovers that no two informants are the same and struggles with his newest task. Meanwhile, Officer Chen’s mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.
Episode 6: Fallout (8.3/10)
An emergency alert of an impending missile attack sends Los Angeles into chaos and uncertainty, while the officers each try to keep the peace and deal with their own disasters.
Episode 7: Safety (7.8/10)
John and Jessica’s relationship gets a lot more complicated after she delivers some surprising news. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Office West are assigned a community policing project helping out the Watts Rams as volunteer coaches at their fall clinic, along with Rams players Eric Weddle and Robert Woods.
Episode 8: Clean Cut (8.3/10)
Officer Nolan kicks off his birthday by babysitting a crime scene at a law office. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Officer West are set to receive special awards, and Sgt. Grey rides patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation.
Episode 9: Breaking Point (7.9/10)
Officer Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.
Episode 10: The Dark Side (8.3/10)
Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer to the graves of her previously unrecovered victims. However, when they arrive, they unearth even more than they expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase.
Episode 11: Day of Death (9.2/10)
Officer Nolan and the entire team are in a desperate search to rescue Officer Chen after her abduction and must attempt to get Rosalind to help them in their search. Meanwhile, after Officer Lopez discovers Wesley unconscious from a dangerous cocktail of alcohol and pills, she is forced to keep him close by.
Episode 12: Now and Then (7.9/10)
Nolan takes his son’s fiancé, Abigail, on a ride-along after she shows interest in becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Jackson’s relationship is becoming complicated at work.
Episode 13: Follow-Up Day (7.5/10)
Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the hopes they can uncover new leads.
Episode 14: Casualties (8.3/10)
Officers Nolan and Harper investigate a murder which may have national security implications, while Officer Bradford must confront his past when he crosses paths with a homeless veteran.
Episode 15: Hand-Off (8/10)
Officer Nolan is having a particularly bad day after learning his identity has been stolen and could jeopardize his position as an officer. Meanwhile, Sgt. Grey must confront his past and testify at the parole hearing of the man who shot Grey and murdered his partner.
Episode 16: The Overnight (8/10)
Officers Chen and Bradford respond to a call at the Los Angeles auditions of “American Idol,” and Officer Chen ends up facing Ryan Seacrest and the judges. Meanwhile, Chen befriends a reporter whose motives are not clear.
Episode 17: Control (8.1/10)
Officer Nolan’s relationship with his first confidential informant is tested when he discovers her back on the street dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Lucy’s fear of dating following her abduction and her intrusion into Jackson’s relationship is beginning to threaten their friendship.
Episode 18: Under the Gun (8.4/10)
Officers Nolan and Harper are tasked with escorting four juvenile offenders to a Scared Straight program at a correctional facility that quickly becomes a riotous situation. Meanwhile, Nolan is uncertain about his relationship with Grace after she fails to introduce him to her ex-husband.
Episode 19: The Q Word (1) (8.4/10)
Their rookie year is coming to an end and officers Nolan, Chen and West are about to be squeezed harder than ever before as their training officers evaluate whether they are truly ready for the job. Meanwhile, after one of their rookie classmates is involved in a shooting, the team uncovers some unsettling evidence .
Episode 20: The Hunt (2) (8.4/10)
Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.
Season 3 (14 Episodes)
Episode 1: Consequences (8.4/10)
Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
Episode 2: In Justice (7.2/10)
Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing center to help rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. Nolan is determined to make a positive impact but Nyla has her doubts.
Episode 3: La Fiera (7.1/10)
Officer John Nolan's mom makes an unannounced visit that complicates his life, and Sergeant Grey considers retiring.
Episode 4: Sabotage (7.4/10)
Officer Jackson West’s relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sergeant Grey to find a solution.
Episode 5: Lockdown (7.7/10)
Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose while the station goes on lockdown and races to identify the suspect before time runs out. Meanwhile, Officer Jackson and his training officer, Officer Doug Stanton, reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson’s career.
Episode 6: Revelations (7.4/10)
Officer Nolan’s decision to return to school in order to become a training officer is proving to be much harder than he expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job when Harper’s former colleague needs help.
Episode 7: True Crime (6/10)
The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyze a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.
Episode 8: Bad Blood (7.2/10)
Officer Nolan, Officer Harper and Detective Lopez are assigned to the kidnapping of the son of a criminal court judge who has a long list of enemies who could possibly be involved.
Episode 9: Amber (7.5/10)
An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.
Episode 10: Man of Honor (7.4/10)
Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.
Episode 11: New Blood (7.7/10)
When professor Fiona Ryan’s car window is smashed following a series of mysterious notes, Nolan volunteers to guard her house overnight. Lucy notices that Tim is being much nicer to his new boot than he was with her and she does not like it.
Episode 12: Brave Heart (8.1/10)
After rushing his son, Henry, to the hospital following his collapse, Nolan is reunited with his ex-wife, Sarah, and they must come together to help their son. Meanwhile, Detective Lopez discovers “La Fiera” is in the same hospital and wants to find out exactly why.
Episode 13: Triple Duty (8.1/10)
Officers Nolan and Bradford hope they can de-escalate a drug war before any innocent lives are lost. Meanwhile, Officer Harper hopes she can get Officer Chen ready to go undercover.
Episode 14: Threshold (8.5/10)
Officer Nolan mildly injures himself while chasing down a shoplifter and the local DA wants to charge the suspect with assault despite Nolan's wishes. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover, Lopez' wedding venue is seized by the FBI and Nolan meets his new neighbor.
Season 4 (22 Episodes)
Episode 1: Life and Death (8.4/10)
Officer Nolan and the entire team race against the clock to locate Lopez after she is kidnapped on her wedding day, not only to save her life but her unborn child’s.
Episode 2: Five Minutes (8.1/10)
Officer Nolan and Officer Chen’s run-in with an infamous thief tips them off to a potentially big heist surrounding the Getty’s big gala event. Meanwhile, Nolan works up the courage to ask Bailey out on a date.
Episode 3: In the Line of Fire (8/10)
Officer Nolan and officer Chen report to a structure fire and suspect that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Meanwhile, after witnessing a sniper shooting, the team searches for the shooter and discovers that the perpetrator has a connection to one of their own.
Episode 4: Red Hot (7.9/10)
Officer Nolan and Officer Chen search for a missing person who may have international ties that puts everyone’s lives in danger. Meanwhile, Harper continues the search for a serial arsonist after responding to a report of an injured cyclist, and Wesley must overcome an impossible task.
Episode 5: A.C.H. (8/10)
When a new designer drug hits LA streets, it turns users into “zombies,” and Officer Nolan and the team have a Halloween they won’t soon forget. Back at home, Lucy questions whether her apartment building might be haunted.
Episode 6: Poetic Justice (8.4/10)
Officer Nolan and team are on a hunt to retrieve a buried stash of gold before any treasure seekers get hurt. Meanwhile, Bradford is tasked with encouraging the oldest cop at the station to retire and invites him to ride with him.
Episode 7: Fire Fight (8.2/10)
In the aftermath of Fred’s house explosion, Officer Nolan and Bailey discover there’s more to Fred’s death than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Officer Chen and Officer Bradford demand a treasure hunt rematch and enlist Sgt. Grey to help set the terms to a new bet, all while they arrest a series of wealthy female criminals. Elsewhere, Wesley struggles to keep it together under the pressure of his debt to Elijah.
Episode 8: Hit and Run (7.9/10)
The team goes on a city-wide hunt for an individual who is threatening a mass casualty event. Meanwhile, Tim’s sister Genny shows up unannounced with some surprising news, and Lopez continues her inner struggle over Wesley’s deal with Elijah and tries to come up with a plan to get them out of it.
Episode 9: Breakdown (7.5/10)
Desperate to break free from his connection to Elijah, Wesley tries to plant a listening device in his office to incriminate him; Officer Bradford and his sister, Genny, learn an unsettling truth about their father.
Episode 10: Heart Beat (8.4/10)
Now that John Nolan knows about Bailey’s past, he must decide if they still have a future. Meanwhile, when a plane crashes in the middle of the city the team races to find out why.
Episode 11: End Game (8.1/10)
The team must rely on a criminal for his expertise to help take down an even bigger threat. Meanwhile, Officers Chen and Bradford investigate the murder of an unhoused teenager who used to be friends with Tamara.
Episode 12: The Knock (7.7/10)
The team responds to the report of a severed hand washing up on the beach and are on the hunt to find its owner. Meanwhile, Tim attempts to prove he isn’t a control freak to Lucy and invites her on a double date with him and Ashley.
Episode 13: Fight or Flight (8/10)
Officers John Nolan and Lucy Chen must fulfill three quests if they want to get a stolen police helicopter back safely from a teenage thief. Meanwhile, Detective Nyla Harper and Officer Aaron Thorsen must guard a convicted cop killer in the hospital following a prison riot.
Episode 14: Long Shot (7.4/10)
Officer Nolan and Detective Harper help Skip Tracer Randy on his first bounty hunter case. Meanwhile, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford are on the hunt for a perpetrator on a citywide crime spree.
Episode 15: Hit List (7.3/10)
Officer Harper puts Officer Aaron through “Plain Clothes Day,” but the exercise is interrupted by an unsuspected visitor. After two witnesses for an upcoming grand jury case are murdered, the team must track down the killers before it’s too late.
Episode 16: Real Crime (6.1/10)
Desperate to reset the way the world sees him, Officer Thorsen reluctantly decides to be a part of a reality show to help rebrand his image, only to be thrust back into yet another deadly situation. With cameras rolling, the show’s producer is found murdered and the team must investigate before Aaron is made suspect number one.
Episode 17: Coding (8/10)
Officer John Nolan and the team feel they must negotiate with a distraught man who is holding a hospital hostage to ensure his wife receives a lifesaving surgery.
Episode 18: Backstabbers (7.9/10)
After the robbery of a train filled with valuable auction items turns deadly, the team is called to investigate. Meanwhile, Officer Chen has doubts about being Sergeant Bradford’s aide and is upset when he doesn’t give her the recognition she deserves. Elsewhere, Officer Harper takes matters into her own hands and makes a life-changing decision about her personal life.
Episode 19: Simone (7.6/10)
Officer Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station.
Episode 20: Enervo (7.1/10)
The team alongside the LA Division of the FBI are in a race to stop bombs that have been scattered throughout the city by a suspected terrorist. Meanwhile, the joint task force is suspicious of the CIA’s involvement in the situation.
Episode 21: Mother's Day (8.4/10)
Sergeant Grey supports Officer Nolan’s desire to become a training officer and offers to ride with him for the day to get him ready. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy must manage expectations in their respective relationships as they decide on their plans for Mother’s Day and a romantic vacation.
Episode 22: Day in the Hole (8.4/10)
Officer John Nolan is forced to spend a week in solitary confinement in a quiet border town with a young local officer who is in need of some training. Meanwhile, Sergeant Bradford and Officer Chen discover that looks are deceiving and go undercover together in a possible drug trafficking case.
Season 5 (22 Episodes)
Episode 1: Double Down (9.2/10)
Officer John Nolan is once again face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind, and she wants him to know she's not done with him yet. Meanwhile, officers Bradford and Chen work undercover with Detective Lopez and the Las Vegas Police Department to arrest leaders of a major criminal enterprise.
Episode 2: Labor Day (8.6/10)
Officer John Nolan is moving closer to his new role as a training officer. In preparation, he is tasked with overseeing Officer Aaron Thorson and must uncover the truth about another officer’s suicide. Meanwhile, Lucy’s successful undercover assignment earns her an invitation for specialized training in Sacramento and she must decide if this is the path she wants to take.
Episode 3: Dye Hard (8/10)
Officer John Nolan is assigned his first rookie, Officer Celina Juarez, whose unconventional approach to police work poses a unique challenge for him.
Episode 4: The Choice (I) (8.1/10)
Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging in the balance. With a ticking clock, the LAPD and the FBI join forces, and Officer John Nolan is forced to make a deadly decision after a harrowing ultimatum.
The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E04 To Die For (II).
Episode 5: The Fugitive (7.9/10)
Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Meanwhile, a past injury comes to haunt Tim and Lucy comes through during his time in need in more ways than one.
Episode 6: The Reckoning (7.4/10)
Officer John Nolan and a sleep-deprived Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. Meanwhile, Wesley grows increasingly concerned about his deposition and is shocked when he realizes Elijah’s attorney is a familiar face from his past.
Episode 7: Crossfire (7.9/10)
Officer John Nolan and Celina witness a shooting, realize the victim was already dead, and investigate further. Back at home, Bailey has been feeling off-center ever since the proposal, leaving Nolan to wonder what he can do to make her feel more comfortable. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper enlist Lucy’s help to investigate the gang-related murder of a local shopkeeper.
Episode 8: The Collar (7.8/10)
Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez are in a race against time to stop the source of an explosive rampage.
Episode 9: Take Back (7.5/10)
Officer John Nolan and the team investigate the unexpected death of a suspect in police custody. Their search also uncovers a very delicate loose end that could jeopardize Officer Celina Juarez's career. Meanwhile, Sergeant Grey and his wife, Luna, go to New York to visit their daughter, Dominique, only to realize she never made it home from the night before.
Episode 10: The List (I) (7.9/10)
Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery which leads the entire team on a citywide manhunt. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy finally go on their first date, but it does have a few complications.
The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E10 The Silent Prisoner (II).
Episode 11: The Naked and the Dead (7.7/10)
The search for a missing boy leads the team into the middle of a dangerous drug war between two rival gangs.
Episode 12: Death Notice (8.1/10)
Nolan and Celina must stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner needs surgery. Aaron, Lopez and Harper look into a string of robberies. Tim and Lucy consider how their secret relationship will affect their work. Lopez gets unexpected news.
Episode 13: Daddy Cop (8.3/10)
In the midst of a heatwave and a citywide blackout, Officer John Nolan and Aaron follow increasingly large leads after they discover criminals hiding at the station. While on duty, Officer Chen makes an alarming discovery after being called to a scene where a pungent smell has wreaked havoc. Meanwhile, Lucy and Harper scheme to get Tim out of his new job and into a more exciting position.
Episode 14: Death Sentence (8.1/10)
Officer John Nolan and Bailey are on the hunt for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home. Meanwhile, Aaron struggles to live within his means and joins Lucy to help Tamara when the mother of a child she babysits goes missing. Elsewhere, Wesley suspects that a judge is taking bribes after he excludes valuable eyewitness testimony from a case.
Episode 15: The Con (7.9/10)
With help from the FBI, Detective Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah Stone take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety. Meanwhile, Nolan and Bailey must deal with the secrets and shady dealings his late mother left behind.
Episode 16: Exposed (7.8/10)
The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan, Thorson, Juarez and Detective Harper search for three men who may have been exposed to Ebola and detain them for quarantine.
Episode 17: The Enemy Within (I) (7.8/10)
Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan and Juarez reopen her sister’s case and discover a discrepancy that leads them on a new trail.
The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E17 Payback (II).
Episode 18: Double Trouble (7.1/10)
When Dim goes missing, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy.
Episode 19: A Hole in the World (8.4/10)
The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings which leads them to a discovery that hits close to home with one of their own. Meanwhile, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test as they begin to feel the hard hours of their jobs.
Episode 20: S.T.R. (8.4/10)
Officer Tim Bradford’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past. Isabel’s return also creates additional pressure in Lucy and Tim’s relationship as they assist in the search.
Episode 21: Going Under (I) (8.3/10)
Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation, and Detective Harper and Officer John Nolan work together to solve a mystery involving severed limbs found around the city.
The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E21 Bloodline (II).
Episode 22: Under Siege (8.9/10)
After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target for a group of masked assailants.
Season 6 (10 Episodes)
Episode 1: Strike Back (9/10)
In the aftermath of the assaults, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey.
Episode 2: The Hammer (8.8/10)
The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey’s wedding; meanwhile, Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Elsewhere, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test.
Episode 3: Trouble in Paradise (9/10)
Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon is more of a nightmare than a dream when it turns into an active crime scene. Meanwhile, Tim and Celina partner up and must uncover the identity of John Doe.
Episode 4: Training Day (9/10)
It's Officer Aaron Thorsen's first day back since the assault, and he's tasked with a series of high-stress cases to determine whether he's ready to work. Elsewhere, the team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.
Episode 5: The Vow (8.8/10)
When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, John and Bailey must decide whether to let the child go to a shelter for the night or care for her themselves. Meanwhile, when someone from his past returns, Tim disappears and leaves Lucy in the dark.
Episode 6: Secrets and Lies (8.8/10)
Following their time as foster parents, Bailey has decided she wants to have a baby and forces John to reconsider their decision to not have children. Meanwhile, John and Celina discover a prison escapee whom they fear is out for revenge and race to find her before it is too late.
Episode 7: Crushed (8.7/10)
When two teenagers go missing, it is up to the entire team to find the girls and uncover the truth about their disappearance. Meanwhile, Lopez and Harper are on a different kind of investigation – the search for the perfect nanny.
Episode 8: Punch Card (8.4/10)
After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission.
Episode 9: The Squeeze (9.2/10)
Officer Nolan and Celina take on a special case; meanwhile, Monica enlists help to identify her attackers. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper discover a connection to the trail of crimes.
Episode 10: Escape Plan (8.9/10)
Sgt. Grey helps the team prepare for their biggest mission yet. Meanwhile, Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.
Season 7 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: The Shot (9/10)
Now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age, John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape.
Episode 2: The Watcher (8.6/10)
The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, Celina’s instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies.
Episode 3: Out of Pocket (8.9/10)
Ahead of Bailey's return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela.
Episode 4: Darkness Falling (8.9/10)
Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney's office where his past connects him to the team's investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.
Episode 5: Til Death (8.8/10)
The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler.
Episode 6: The Gala (8.8/10)
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Lieutenant Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment, while John and Celina track down a missing girl. Later, the team sharpens up for a charity gala where multiple relationships come to a head.
Episode 7: The Mickey (8.8/10)
On Celina's last day as a rookie, John gives her one final test. Meanwhile, Bailey makes a new friend, and Lucy places her faith in Seth for an undercover assignment.
Episode 8: Wildfire (9.2/10)
Nyla remains suspicious of Liam Glasser as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. Meanwhile, James tries to help a friend, and Seth makes a costly mistake, putting two of their own in danger.
Episode 9: The Kiss (8.7/10)
The team mobilizes to locate a suspect after a deadly series of events affects one of their own. Meanwhile, Celina takes on her first case with Bailey's help.
Episode 10: Chaos Agent (8.6/10)
John, Lucy and Angela investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls. Back at the station, the team experiences technical difficulties while managing a group of prisoners and a wild animal.
Episode 11: Speed (8.7/10)
John and Celina find themselves in a hostage situation while undercover for a public safety initiative. While Angela and Nyla investigate the suspects, Tim challenges Lucy’s decision-making skills.
Episode 12: April Fools (9.1/10)
An April Fools' prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John's T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.
Episode 13: Three Billboards (8.5/10)
When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for who's responsible. Meanwhile, a car bombing prompts an investigation, Miles reconnects with an old friend, and John and Bailey assess their ability to adopt.
Episode 14: Mad About Murder (8.5/10)
Tim receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web. Meanwhile, Celina works to take down a popular podcast, and Miles helps update the department’s training videos.
Episode 15: A Deadly Secret (6.7/10)
Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person's case connected to John.
Episode 16: The Return (8.9/10)
The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself. Meanwhile, an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley, and Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant's exam.
Episode 17: Mutiny and the Bounty (8.4/10)
The team helps Skip Tracer Randy when his new love interest is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Angela and Nyla enlist their moms to help catch a con artist, and Wesley is threatened to drop a case.
Episode 18: The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar (8.6/10)
John and Harper work together to catch Oscar. Angela investigates a bank robbery. Lucy and Tim learn to adapt to her new schedule, and Miles' first date takes an unexpected turn.
Season 8 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Czech Mate (9.3/10)
The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.
Episode 2: Fast Andy (9.2/10)
When the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles's instincts are tested, and Tim takes on a new role.
Episode 3: The Red Place (9.1/10)
Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face.
Episode 4: Cut and Run (8.7/10)
While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future.
Episode 5: The Network (9/10)
Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network. Nolan, Miles, Lucy, and Celina respond to a mysterious officer-involved shooting.
Episode 6: Burn 4 Love (9.3/10)
It's Valentine's Day, and the team is on the hunt for someone who is setting more than hearts on fire. Meanwhile, Celina thinks Miles' recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse, and she's determined to break it.
Episode 7: Baja (9.1/10)
Harper and Lucy go undercover in Baja while investigating the murder of two young women. Back in LA, Bradford and the FBI task force assist in the investigation, while Nolan and Bailey navigate their long-distance relationship.
Episode 8: Grand Theft Aircraft (9.2/10)
Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south. Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up. Meanwhile, the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect.
Episode 9: Fun and Games (9.2/10)
Harper and Miles feel the weight of their recent mistakes, while Harper is tasked with training Miles. Nolan and Celina are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a familiar face.
Episode 10: His Name Was Martin (8.7/10)
Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn. Meanwhile, Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey.
Episode 11: Aftermath (9.1/10)
Lucy returns to work in the aftermath of the attack. Meanwhile, an unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case, and a familiar face helps the team track down a killer.
Episode 12: Spy Games (9.1/10)
The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal.
Episode 13: The Thinker (8.8/10)
Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members.
Episode 14: Tiger Bear (8.8/10)
A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation.
Episode 15: Survive the Streets (5.9/10)
The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy.
Episode 16: Out of Time (9.5/10)
Nolan is put to the test when he's forced to protect a man he doesn't trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley's new position.
Episode 17: Dead Ringer (9.5/10)
Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child, while Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings.
Episode 18: The Bandit (9/10)
The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy's leadership is tested, Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family.
Season 9 (0 Episodes)
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