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Never off duty.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Rookie is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
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Episode 1
Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Harold Perrineau, Annie Wersching, Michael Beach, Brent Huff, Crystal Coney, Armin Shimerman, Hrach Titizian, Kyle Davis
Episode 2
Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing center to help rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. Nolan is determined to make a positive impact but Nyla has her doubts.
Directed by Michael GoiWritten by Brynn Malone, Fredrick KottoGuest stars Brandon Routh, Kamar de los Reyes, Arjay Smith, Dylan Conrique, Brent Huff, Jorge-Luis Pallo, Sean Marquette, Dia Frampton
Episode 3
Officer John Nolan's mom makes an unannounced visit that complicates his life, and Sergeant Grey considers retiring.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Terence Paul Winter, Natalie CallaghanGuest stars Anthony Keyvan, Brandon Routh, Camille Guaty, Angel Parker, Dylan Conrique, Brent Huff, Dana Davis, Tiffany Adams
Episode 4
Officer Jackson West’s relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sergeant Grey to find a solution.
Directed by Daniel WillisWritten by Vincent Angell, Diana Mendez BoucherGuest stars Brandon Routh, Christian Keyes, Kamar de los Reyes, Angel Parker, Brent Huff, Frances Fisher, Sterling Sulieman, Joy Brunson
Episode 5
Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose while the station goes on lockdown and races to identify the suspect before time runs out. Meanwhile, Officer Jackson and his training officer, Officer Doug Stanton, reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson’s career.
Directed by Anna MastroWritten by Robert Bella, Elizabeth Davis BeallGuest stars Brandon Routh, Brent Huff, Josh Stewart, Carmela Zumbado, Ashley Jones, Tinpo Lee, Michael Marc Friedman, Brady Smith
Episode 6
Officer Nolan’s decision to return to school in order to become a training officer is proving to be much harder than he expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job when Harper’s former colleague needs help.
Directed by Chi-Yoon ChungWritten by Fredrick Kotto, Corey MillerGuest stars Arjay Smith, Dylan Conrique, Brent Huff, Toks Olagundoye, Derek Phillips, Kara Wang, Jon Jon Briones, Leonardo Nam
Episode 7
The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyze a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Alexi Hawley, Zoe ChengGuest stars Lizze Broadway, Jovana Lara, Frankie Muniz, Skyler Samuels, Doug Savant, Joe Adler, Karina Logue, Robin Roberts
Episode 8
Officer Nolan, Officer Harper and Detective Lopez are assigned to the kidnapping of the son of a criminal court judge who has a long list of enemies who could possibly be involved.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Bill Rinier, Paula PuryearGuest stars Michael Beach, Brent Huff, Toks Olagundoye, Matthew Glave, Molly C. Quinn, Myk Watford, Andy Ridings, Lisa Arturo
Episode 9
An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Brynn Malone, Natalie CallaghanGuest stars Steve Stafford, Toks Olagundoye, Joshua Bitton, Aimee Teegarden, David Reivers, Sam M. Hall
Episode 10
Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Elizabeth Davis Beall, Diana Mendez BoucherGuest stars Currie Graham, Lauren Tom, Zayne Emory, Christian Keyes, Kamar de los Reyes, Henderson Wade, Linara Washington, T.V. Carpio
Episode 11
When professor Fiona Ryan’s car window is smashed following a series of mysterious notes, Nolan volunteers to guard her house overnight. Lucy notices that Tim is being much nicer to his new boot than he was with her and she does not like it.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Alexi Hawley, Corey Miller, Zoe ChengGuest stars Shawn Ashmore, Zayne Emory, Arjay Smith, Dylan Conrique, Toks Olagundoye, Madeleine Coghlan, Katy O'Brian, Greg Grunberg
Episode 12
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 discovers “La Fiera” is in the same hospital and wants to find out exactly why.
Directed by Lisa DemaineWritten by Alexi Hawley, Vincent Angell, Paula PuryearGuest stars LisaGay Hamilton, Tony Amendola, Emily Deschanel, Anthony Keyvan, Reynaldo Gallegos, Jason Canela, Camille Guaty, Zayne Emory
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Bill JohnsonWritten by Alexi Hawley, Natalie Callaghan, Zoe ChengGuest stars Michael Graziadei, Reynaldo Gallegos, Alexandra Billings, Brandon Routh, Adam Foster Ballard, Jason Canela, Camille Guaty, Kyle Secor
Episode 14
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' wedding venue is seized by the FBI and Nolan meets his new neighbor.
Directed by Lisa DemaineWritten by Alexi Hawley, Bill Rinier, Natalie CallaghanGuest stars Jenna Dewan, Jason Canela, Alain Uy, Bob Morley, Camille Guaty, Jane Daly, Dylan Conrique, Brent Huff
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Nathan FillionJohn Nolan
Melissa O'NeilLucy Chen
Eric WinterTim Bradford
Titus Makin Jr.Jackson West
Alyssa DiazAngela Lopez
Mekia CoxNyla Harper
Afton WilliamsonTalia Bishop
Richard T. JonesWade Grey
ABCUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
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