Ambitious young cops try to prove themselves in their high-stakes careers, in which the smallest mistake can have deadly consequences. At the core of the close-knit group is perfectionist Andy McNally, whose father was a homicide detective before he burned out on the job. The series follows Andy and her four colleagues -- Dov Epstein, Gail Peck, Traci Nash and Chris Diaz -- as they experience the trials, triumphs and tribulations of police work, as well as its effect on their personal lives.
The best episode of "Rookie Blue" season 3 is "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life", rated 8.1/10 from 204 user votes. It was directed by David Wellington and written by Tassie Cameron. "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" aired on 5/24/2012 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Class Dismissed".
After a three-month suspension, Andy faces an official tribunal that will decide if she should be reinstated; a drunken driver (William Shatner) with a grudge against the police causes a multicar crash.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Tassie Cameron
While tracking down a police car stolen by students as a prank, Andy and Swarek pick up the trail of a teen who robbed and assaulted a local criminal.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Russ Cochrane
When Dov walks into a robbery in progress and shoots a black teen, the community calls for him to be investigated.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Gregory Nelson
Traci worries that she mishandled the investigation into a car accident that yielded a dead body; Chris realizes he has feelings for Gail.
Director: Steve DiMarco
Writer: Noelle Carbone
Andy answers a domestic disturbance call to find the social worker on the scene is her estranged mother; Sam, Nick, Chris and Gail search for a mother and her two children; a stash of guns recovered by Detective Barber turns up on the streets.
Director: T.W. Peacocke
Writer: Sherry White
Oliver Shaw's teenage daughter, Izzy, witnesses the brutal stabbing of a homeless squatter; when Izzy goes missing, officers rush to track her down.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Ley Lukins
After losing a key witness in an upcoming trial, officers from 15 Division must turn to a man who claims to be psychic.
Director: Peter Wellington
Writer: Tassie Cameron
When a pattern emerges among several cases of missing women, Gail goes under cover to investigate; Dov and Chris discover a body, leading them to believe Gail is in danger.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Sandra Chwialkowska
When Dov and Chris discover a missing girl's body in a ravine, Detective Luke Callaghan returns to oversee the investigation; when the officers learn that Gail has been abducted, they rally to track down her captor.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Russ Cochrane
The officers try to prevent dangerous fallout when a laptop containing sensitive information is stolen; a wedge is driven between Sam and Andy.
Director: Paul Fox
Writer: Sherry White
Andy and Nick investigate when a neighborhood drug lord threatens a priest's life; a young drug-runner's refusal to turn informant leads Traci to make a decision about her career; Chris and Swarek butt heads; Dov's relationship takes a dark turn.
Director: Gregory Smith
Writer: Gregory Nelson
A chaotic night at the station leads to an investigation by Internal Affairs; Gail struggles to recover from her harrowing abduction; Andy discovers a secret about Nick's past.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Noelle Carbone
A violent pedophile escapes during an emergency hospital visit and abducts a girl; Andy faces a serious decision; Chris considers a transfer.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Tassie Cameron