The Rookie 1
2018-10-16 | Crime,Drama,Comedy | 20 episodes6 Seasons
Episode
Pilot (2018)
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.
Directed By
- Liz Friedlander
Writer
- Alexi Hawley
Crash Course (2018)
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.
Directed By
- Adam Davidson
Writer
- Alexi Hawley
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (2018)
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.
Directed By
- Greg Beeman
Writer
- Ally Seibert
The Switch (2018)
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.
Directed By
- Toa Fraser
Writer
- Vincent Angell
The Roundup (2018)
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.
Directed By
- Nelson McCormick
Writer
- Elizabeth Davis Beall