The Rookie
“Never off duty.”
Creator
Alexi Hawley
3 wins · 8 nominations
John Nolan blows up his comfortable small-town life after a brush with a bank robbery convinces him to chase the badge he always wanted, arriving at the LAPD academy as the oldest rookie on the force. Paired with training officers who doubt a man his age can hack the streets, he leans on hard-won maturity even as younger recruits and skeptical brass write him off as a walking midlife crisis. Balancing high-stakes calls with the awkward reboot of his personal life, Nolan proves that a second chance can be just as fierce as a first. The series blends procedural case-of-the-week action with warm, character-driven humor and a genuine belief in reinvention.
Seasons
9
Episodes
144
Country
United States of America
Status
On Air
Cast
Nathan Fillion
John Nolan · 144 eps
Melissa O'Neil
Lucy Chen · 144 eps
Eric Winter
Tim Bradford · 144 eps
Alyssa Diaz
Angela Lopez · 144 eps
Richard T. Jones
Wade Grey · 144 eps
Mekia Cox
Nyla Harper · 124 eps
Shawn Ashmore
Wesley Evers · 105 eps
Jenna Dewan
Bailey Nune · 84 eps
Lisseth Chavez
Celina Juarez · 65 eps
Brent Huff
Officer Quigley Smitty · 61 eps
Titus Makin Jr.
Jackson West · 54 eps
Tru Valentino
Aaron Thorsen · 45 eps
Deric Augustine
Miles Penn · 33 eps
Arjay Smith
James Murray · 31 eps
Dylan Conrique
Tamara Colins · 24 eps
Bridget Regan
Monica Stevens · 19 eps
Jan M. Janssen
Officer Jan · 21 eps
Mercedes Mason
Capt. Zoe Andersen · 20 eps
Afton Williamson
Talia Bishop · 20 eps
Angel Parker
Luna Grey · 20 eps
Crystal Coney
Nurse Lisa · 17 eps
Ali Larter
Dr. Grace Sawyer · 12 eps
Kanoa Goo
Chris Sanford · 14 eps
Michael Trucco
ADA Sean Del Monte · 13 eps
Felix Solis
Matthew Garza · 13 eps
Harold Perrineau
Det. Nick Armstrong · 11 eps
Matthew Glave
Oscar Hutchinson · 12 eps
Brandon Jay McLaren
Elijah Stone · 12 eps
Patrick Keleher
Seth Ridley · 12 eps
Zander Hawley
Rodge Bronson · 11 eps
Jasmine Mathews
Rachel Hall · 10 eps
Peyton List
Gennifer Bradford · 9 eps
Sarah Shahi
DHS Agent Jessica Russo · 7 eps
Zayne Emory
Henry Nolan · 10 eps
Carsyn Rose
Lila Town · 9 eps
Danielle Campbell
Dr. Blair London · 8 eps
Michael Beach
Percy West · 7 eps
Currie Graham
Ben McRee · 7 eps
Flula Borg
Skip Tracer Randy · 7 eps
Annie Wersching
Rosalind Dyer · 6 eps
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IMDb
8.0/10
TMDB
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1
Pilot
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.
2
Crash Course
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.
3
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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.
4
The Switch
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.
5
The Roundup
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.
6
The Hawke
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.
7
The Ride Along
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.
8
Time of Death
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.
9
Standoff
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.
10
Flesh and Blood
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.
11
Redwood
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.
12
Heartbreak
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.
13
Caught Stealing
The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
14
Plain Clothes Day
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.
15
Manhunt
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.
16
Greenlight
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.
17
The Shake Up
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.
18
Homefront
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.
19
The Checklist
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.
20
Free Fall
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.
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