The Rookie: Season 1
The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The show premiered in 2018 and is categorized as a crime, drama, and comedy. The narrative follows John Nolan, a small-town man who decides to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer after experiencing a life-altering incident. At 45 years old, Nolan becomes the oldest rookie on the Los Angeles Police Department force
Season overview
The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The show premiered in 2018 and is categorized as a crime, drama, and comedy. The narrative follows John Nolan, a small-town man who decides to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer after experiencing a life-altering incident. At 45 years old, Nolan becomes the oldest rookie on the Los Angeles Police Department force. This career change presents significant challenges, as he must navigate the demands of his new profession while proving his capabilities to his superiors. Throughout the series, Nolan faces skepticism from those who view his transition into law enforcement as a midlife crisis. The ensemble cast includes Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr., Mercedes Mason, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Afton Williamson, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Tru Valentino, Lisseth Chavez, and Deric A. The series depicts the daily experiences of the LAPD as the protagonist attempts to establish himself in a demanding new environment. The show is currently available for viewing on streaming platforms.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Oct 16, 2018 · 43 min
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 rooki
Crash Course
Oct 23, 2018 · 43 min
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 office
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Oct 30, 2018 · 43 min
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 T
The Switch
Nov 13, 2018 · 43 min
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
The Roundup
Nov 20, 2018 · 41 min
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.
The Hawke
Nov 27, 2018 · 43 min
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 move
The Ride Along
Dec 4, 2018 · 42 min
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 ho
Time of Death
Dec 11, 2018 · 42 min
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 t
Standoff
Jan 8, 2019 · 43 min
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 in
Flesh and Blood
Jan 15, 2019 · 42 min
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
Redwood
Jan 22, 2019 · 43 min
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 possib
Heartbreak
Feb 12, 2019 · 43 min
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.
Caught Stealing
Feb 19, 2019 · 43 min
The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
Plain Clothes Day
Feb 26, 2019 · 43 min
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
Manhunt
Mar 5, 2019 · 43 min
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
Greenlight
Mar 19, 2019 · 43 min
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, wh
The Shake Up
Mar 26, 2019 · 42 min
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
Homefront
Apr 2, 2019 · 43 min
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 ask
The Checklist
Apr 9, 2019 · 43 min
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 Offi
Free Fall
Apr 16, 2019 · 43 min
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 vic