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The Rookie S1E1 — Pilot

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The Rookie•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.9/10 · 4,503 votesOct 16, 201843 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byLiz Friedlander

Written byAlexi Hawley

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Cast8

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Titus Makin Jr.

Titus Makin Jr.

Jackson West

Alyssa Diaz

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Afton Williamson

Afton Williamson

Talia Bishop

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Wade Grey

Mercedes Mason

Mercedes Mason

Capt. Zoe Andersen

Crew12

Alexi Hawley

Alexi Hawley

Writer

Liz Friedlander

Liz Friedlander

Director

C

Chi-Yoon Chung

Editor

Liz Friedlander

Liz Friedlander

Executive Producer

Beth A. Rubino

Beth A. Rubino

Production Design

E

Emily Greene

Editor

M

Michelle Gritzer

Second Assistant Director

D

Dan Wilken

Assistant Editor

S

Suzanne Diaz

Makeup Department Head

J

Jason Ramos

Co-Producer

M

Michele Greco

Unit Production Manager

C

Chris Dileo

Art Direction

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Rookie season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 4,503 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Liz Friedlander and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on October 16, 2018.

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