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Season 8 – The Rookie

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Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan, who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of becoming an LAPD 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. If he can't keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he'll be risking lives -- including his own -- but if he can use his life experience, determination and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just become successful in this new chapter of his life.
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Salem T @RT03945302 Apr 20 Nepotism killed this season. Like I can get behind Dash guest starring in a couple episodes but the fact he appears more than any other character now, but Rodge is getting way too much scream time. If they don’t change nepotism will kill this show See more Bubbleo O @RT35547736 Apr 20 I've loved this show for so long, it's been one of the few to actually keep my attention span, and while it was still a good show, it felt... cheaper, like they had to cut scenes that just left us guessing certain scenes ending or they'd start in the middle of nowhere and leave me confused, i loved the zombie episode, but other than that, it felt average at best overall, nothing all that interesting, and I know they can and have done so much better and I'm hoping the next season reflects that. See more Tanbir S @RT17078272 Apr 14 What was this episode even supposed to be? Because it definitely wasn’t The Rookie. Felt like I accidentally clicked on some low-budget documentary instead of a cop drama. I waited 8 days for this episode to drop properly in the UK just to get a documentary An actual joke. Complete waste of time. These documentary-style episodes are killing the show. Nobody asked for this, nobody wants this it’s just lazy filler pretending to be creative,when really it’s boring and frustrating to sit through An entire episode wasted while the real story and main cast get pushed aside. Brilliant And Abigail Tierney? One of the most annoying characters right now. Weird, forced, and completely out of place. The whole thing with Henry Nolan makes zero sense no chemistry, no logic, just bad writing A 4.2 rating sounds about right. This gets 1 star, and even that feels generous. Genuinely disappointed in the producers at this point.Either they’re ignoring fans or just don’t care anymore because this ain’t it See more Dave H @RT23956457 Apr 8 Season 8 went down hill fast. They spend WAY too much time on unimportant side characters. They waste fleeted actors and storylines for the producer/show runner to put his family in the show. Until the studio stops the nepotism, and brings back the basic concept of the show, this show will be mediocre at best. No more Alexi or Alexi family members in this show. See more Ayman D. @RT41080229 Apr 6 I’m obsessed with him See more Evan M. @RT80429325 Mar 29 Maybe it's "fun", but I can no longer take this show seriously. It feels more like a chore to watch. It seems the only good actors left on this show are those of Lopez and Harper. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 2026 Czech Mate The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2026 Fast Andy The president visits Los Angeles. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2026 The Red Place Nolan makes a quiet arrest; Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim; Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer; Miles visits a familiar face. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 26, 2026 Cut and Run 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; Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 2, 2026 The Network Lt. 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Burn 4 Love It's Valentine's Day, and the team is on the hunt for someone who is setting more than hearts on fire; Celina thinks Miles' recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse, and she's determined to break it. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 16, 2026 Baja Harper and Lucy go undercover in Baja while investigating the murder of two young women; Nolan and Bailey navigate their long-distance relationship. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 2026 Grand Theft Aircraft Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south; Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up; the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 2, 2026 Fun and Games 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 9, 2026 His Name Was Martin Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn; Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 16, 2026 Aftermath An unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case; a familiar face helps the team track down a killer. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 23, 2026 Spy Games The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey; Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 30, 2026 The Thinker Bailey gets a new role; a ride-along with Nolan goes awry; the team looks to recruit new members. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 6, 2026 Tiger Bear A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case; Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 13, 2026 Survive the Streets The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 20, 2026 Out of Time Nolan is put to the test when he's forced to protect a man he doesn't trust; Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead; Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley's new position. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 27, 2026 Dead Ringer Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child; Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings. Details Episode 18 Airs May 4 The Bandit The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal; Lucy's leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships; Nolan tries to balance duty and family. Details
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Season Info

Director
Bill Roe, Stephanie Martin
Creator
Alexi Hawley
Executive Producer
Alexi Hawley, Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Terence Paul Winter, Rob Bowman, Bill Norcross
Screenwriter
Alexi Hawley, Madeleine Coghlan, Fatima Eldigair
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 2026