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The Rookie
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.
- Created by:
- Alexi Hawley
- Cast:
- Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, Canada
- Network:
- ABC
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Seasons
Season 7
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 9.0The Shot
2025-01-07 · 44mNow 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.6The Watcher
2025-01-14 · 44mThe 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.8Out of Pocket
2025-01-21 · 43mAhead 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.8Darkness Falling
2025-01-28 · 43mFollowing 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.7Til Death
2025-02-04 · 43mThe 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.8The Gala
2025-02-11 · 44mIt’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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.7The Mickey
2025-02-18 · 44mOn 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.2Wildfire
2025-02-25 · 43mNyla 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.7The Kiss
2025-03-11 · 44mThe 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.6Chaos Agent
2025-03-18 · 43mJohn, 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.7Speed
2025-03-25 · 41mJohn 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.0April Fools
2025-04-01 · 43mAn 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.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.5Three Billboards
2025-04-08 · 43mWhen 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.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.4Mad About Murder
2025-04-15 · 43mTim 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.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.7A Deadly Secret
2025-04-22 · 43mDocumentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person's case connected to John.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.8The Return
2025-04-29 · 43mThe 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.
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Episode 17
★ 8.3Mutiny and the Bounty
2025-05-06 · 43mThe 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.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.7The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar
2025-05-13 · 43mJohn 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.
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Nathan Fillion
John Nolan
Melissa O'Neil
Lucy Chen
Eric Winter
Tim Bradford
Alyssa Diaz
Angela Lopez
Richard T. Jones
Wade Grey
