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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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.
Season 5 episodes
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Officer John Nolan is once again face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind, and she wants him to know she's not done with him yet. Meanwhile, officers Bradford and Chen work undercover with Detective Lopez and the Las Vegas Police Department to arrest leaders of a major criminal enterprise.
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Directed by Tori GarrettWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Annie Wersching, Arjay Smith, Angel Parker, Dylan Conrique, Kanoa Goo, Brent Huff, Michael Trucco, Susan Chuang
Officer John Nolan is moving closer to his new role as a training officer. In preparation, he is tasked with overseeing Officer Aaron Thorson and must uncover the truth about another officer’s suicide. Meanwhile, Lucy’s successful undercover assignment earns her an invitation for specialized training in Sacramento and she must decide if this is the path she wants to take.
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Directed by Rob SeidenglanzWritten by Elizabeth Davis BeallGuest stars Peyton List, Arjay Smith, Kanoa Goo, Brent Huff, Michael Trucco, Fiona Rene, Lily Knight, Jesse Luken
Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging in the balance. With a ticking clock, the LAPD and the FBI join forces, and Officer John Nolan is forced to make a deadly decision after a harrowing ultimatum. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E04 To Die For (II).
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Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Fredrick KottoGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Annie Wersching, Brent Huff, Britt Robertson, Kevin Zegers, Thomas Dekker, Melissa Marty, Freya Adams
Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Meanwhile, a past injury comes to haunt Tim and Lucy comes through during his time in need in more ways than one.
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Directed by Cherie NowlanWritten by Diana Mendez BoucherGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brent Huff, Rose Portillo, Julio Macias, Cristian Gonzalez, Shiloh Fernandez, Jan M. Janssen, David Burke
Officer John Nolan and a sleep-deprived Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. Meanwhile, Wesley grows increasingly concerned about his deposition and is shocked when he realizes Elijah’s attorney is a familiar face from his past.
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Directed by Lanre OlabisiWritten by Leland Jay AndersonGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brandon Jay McLaren, Arjay Smith, Carsyn Rose, Kanoa Goo, Michael Trucco, Jake Tapper, Jack Tapper
Officer John Nolan and Celina witness a shooting, realize the victim was already dead, and investigate further. Back at home, Bailey has been feeling off-center ever since the proposal, leaving Nolan to wonder what he can do to make her feel more comfortable. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper enlist Lucy’s help to investigate the gang-related murder of a local shopkeeper.
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Directed by Jon HuertasWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brandon Jay McLaren, Jacqueline Obradors, Jan M. Janssen, Brigitte Kali Canales, Nicole Chanel Williams, Elijah M. Cooper, Jean Paul San Pedro
Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez are in a race against time to stop the source of an explosive rampage.
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Directed by Robert BellaWritten by Paula PuryearGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Kanoa Goo, Jed Rees, Mark Famiglietti, Tim Ransom, Leonora Pitts, Lak Rana, Sharmita Bhattacharya
Officer John Nolan and the team investigate the unexpected death of a suspect in police custody. Their search also uncovers a very delicate loose end that could jeopardize Officer Celina Juarez's career. Meanwhile, Sergeant Grey and his wife, Luna, go to New York to visit their daughter, Dominique, only to realize she never made it home from the night before.
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Directed by David McWhirterWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Jade Payton, Peyton List, Angel Parker, Kanoa Goo, Crystal Coney, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, Matthew Alan
Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery which leads the entire team on a citywide manhunt. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy finally go on their first date, but it does have a few complications. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E10 The Silent Prisoner (II).
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Directed by Robert BellaWritten by Vincent AngellGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Arjay Smith, Niecy Nash, James Lesure, Vincent Ventresca, Ashli Auguillard, Jojo Nwoko, Jack Mikesell
The search for a missing boy leads the team into the middle of a dangerous drug war between two rival gangs.
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Directed by Chi-Yoon ChungWritten by Steph GarciaGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Peyton List, Brandon Jay McLaren, Julio Macias, Drew Fuller, Amanda Leighton, Dan Southworth, Aaron Behr
Nolan and Celina must stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner needs surgery. Aaron, Lopez and Harper look into a string of robberies. Tim and Lucy consider how their secret relationship will affect their work. Lopez gets unexpected news.
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Directed by Tori GarrettWritten by Brynn MaloneGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brandon Jay McLaren, Dylan Conrique, Bridget Regan, Kelly Clarkson, Audrey Marie Anderson, Luke Jones, Michael Stoyanov
In the midst of a heatwave and a citywide blackout, Officer John Nolan and Aaron follow increasingly large leads after they discover criminals hiding at the station. While on duty, Officer Chen makes an alarming discovery after being called to a scene where a pungent smell has wreaked havoc. Meanwhile, Lucy and Harper scheme to get Tim out of his new job and into a more exciting position.
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Directed by Anne RentonWritten by Fredrick KottoGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Arjay Smith, Brent Huff, Alysia Reiner, Drew Powell, Marlene Forte, Veronica Cartwright, Brandon Black
Officer John Nolan and Bailey are on the hunt for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home. Meanwhile, Aaron struggles to live within his means and joins Lucy to help Tamara when the mother of a child she babysits goes missing. Elsewhere, Wesley suspects that a judge is taking bribes after he excludes valuable eyewitness testimony from a case.
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Directed by Faye BrennerWritten by Diana Mendez BoucherGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Dylan Conrique, Bridget Regan, Alysia Reiner, Assaf Cohen, Benito Martinez, Nick Gomez, Josh Brodis
With help from the FBI, Detective Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah Stone take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety. Meanwhile, Nolan and Bailey must deal with the secrets and shady dealings his late mother left behind.
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Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Leland Jay AndersonGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Julie Ann Emery, Brandon Jay McLaren, Felix Solis, Britt Robertson, Kevin Zegers, Bridget Regan, Gigi Zumbado
The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan, Thorson, Juarez and Detective Harper search for three men who may have been exposed to Ebola and detain them for quarantine.
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Directed by Ryan KrayserWritten by Paula PuryearGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Arjay Smith, Preeti Desai, Felicia Day, Kyle Schmid, Kyle Davis, Augie Duke, Tom Plumley
Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan and Juarez reopen her sister’s case and discover a discrepancy that leads them on a new trail. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E17 Payback (II).
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Directed by Lanre OlabisiWritten by Vincent AngellGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brandon Jay McLaren, Kanoa Goo, Bridget Regan, Marlene Forte, Nisalda Gonzalez, Preeti Desai, Jaime Gomez
The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings which leads them to a discovery that hits close to home with one of their own. Meanwhile, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test as they begin to feel the hard hours of their jobs.
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Directed by TK ShomWritten by Brynn MaloneGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Brent Huff, Marlene Forte, Don McManus, Henri Lubatti, Colleen Foy, Miguel Pérez, Diana Atai
Officer Tim Bradford’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past. Isabel’s return also creates additional pressure in Lucy and Tim’s relationship as they assist in the search.
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Directed by Chi-Yoon ChungWritten by Natalie CallaghanGuest stars Mircea Monroe, Flula Borg, Dylan Conrique, Brent Huff, Bridget Regan, Jan M. Janssen, Michael Rooker, Casey Biggs
Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation, and Detective Harper and Officer John Nolan work together to solve a mystery involving severed limbs found around the city. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E21 Bloodline (II).
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Directed by Anne RentonWritten by Alexi Hawley, Brynn MaloneGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Niecy Nash, Brent Huff, Jan M. Janssen, Michael Rooker, Ben Levin, Bob Glouberman, Nick Alvarez
After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target for a group of masked assailants.
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Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Lisseth Chavez, Arjay Smith, Angel Parker, Crystal Coney, Jan M. Janssen, Kristian Bruun, Paul Schackman, Hans Obma
