The Rookie
"He’s got this."
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being 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.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 0h 43m
Release: 2018
Rating: 8.4
Season 1 - The Rookie
2018-10-16
"Starting over isn\u2019t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a police officer."
2018-10-23
"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."
2018-10-30
"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\u2019s destructive behavior and not taking care of himself."
2018-11-13
"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."
2018-11-20
"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."
2018-11-27
"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."
2018-12-04
"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."
2018-12-11
"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."
2019-01-08
"Officer Bradford\u2019s 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."
2019-01-15
"On Captain Andersen\u2019s orders, Officer Nolan and Sergeant Grey are paired up for the day on patrol. Additionally, Nolan\u2019s son and Grey\u2019s 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."
2019-01-22
"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."
2019-02-12
"The most dangerous day of the year \u2013 Valentine\u2019s Day \u2013 has the team on high alert, and Officer Nolan invites everyone over for a party now that he is single."
2019-02-19
"The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing."
2019-02-26
"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."
2019-03-05
"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."
2019-03-19
"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."
2019-03-26
"A massive earthquake rocks the city and throws everyone\u2019s 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."
2019-04-02
"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."
2019-04-09
"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\u2019s house."
2019-04-16
"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 - The Rookie
06 Oct 2019
"Nolan teams up with new night detective Pablo Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest."
13 Oct 2019
"Officer Nolan navigates his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent; Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford's love life."
20 Oct 2019
"Officer Nolan's first day with his new training officer gets off to a rocky start. Officer Bradford struggles to find a birthday gift for a new girlfriend. Officer Lopez has a case that triggers difficult memories."
27 Oct 2019
"The rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants; Officer Chen's mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her."
03 Nov 2019
"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."
08 Dec 2019
"Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase."
15 Mar 2020
"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."
22 Mar 2020
"Officer Nolan is having a particularly bad day after learning his identity has been stolen. Meanwhile, Sgt. Grey must confront his past and testify at the parole hearing of the man who murdered his partner."
05 Apr 2020
"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; Chen befriends a reporter whose motives are not clear"
12 Apr 2020
"Officer Nolan's relationship with his first confidential informant is tested when he discovers her back on the street dealing drugs."
26 Apr 2020
"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."
Season 3 - The Rookie
21 Feb 2021
"Officer Nolan's decision to return to school in order to become a training officer proves to be much harder than he expected; Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job."
02 May 2021
"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 ..."
09 May 2021
"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."
16 May 2021
"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..."
Season 4 - The Rookie
26 Sep 2021
"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."
17 Oct 2021
"Officer Nolan and Officer Chen search for a missing person who may have international ties that puts everyone's lives in danger; Harper continues the search for a serial arsonist; Wesley must overcome an impossible task."
14 Nov 2021
"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 Officer Grey to hel"
03 Apr 2022
"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."
10 Apr 2022
"Robbery of a train filled with valuable auction items turns deadly, the team is called to investigate. Officer Chen has doubts about being Sergeant Bradford's aide and is upset when he doesn't give her the recognition she deserves. O"
Season 5 - The Rookie
03 Jan 2023
"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."
10 Jan 2023
"The team ends up in a gang war while Lucy investigates a domestic abuse case."
17 Jan 2023
"Officer John Nolan and Celina are enlisted to stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner must have surgery and they suspect there's more to it than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Aaron gets Lopez and Harper to help him invest..."
24 Jan 2023
"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 be..."
Season 6 - The Rookie