8.0/101,435 votes#1 - Impact
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2019
Danger is ever-present as the officers of the Mid-Wilshire precinct grapple with the aftermath of a plotted attack on the city of Los Angeles, leaving Officer Bradford fighting for his life.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Alexi Hawley
7.9/101,329 votes#2 - The Night General
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2019
Nolan teams up with new night detective Nick Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest. Officer Bradford reluctantly accepts help from Officer Chen as he prepares for his sergeant exam, and Officer West pursues an unconventional move after finding himself in need of a new home.
Director: Rob Bowman
Writer: Fredrick Kotto
7.9/101,304 votes#3 - The Bet
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2019
Officer Nolan navigates building tension in his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford’s love life, and Officer Lopez learns some surprising news about Wesley.
Director: Barbara Brown
Writer: Corey Miller
8.0/101,307 votes#4 - Warriors and Guardians
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2019
Officer Nolan gets off to a rocky start after being introduced to his new training officer, Nyla Harper, who has an unconventional approach to police work after her stint as an undercover detective. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford struggles to think of an appropriate birthday gift for Rachel, and Officer Lopez finds herself navigating a case that triggers a personal memory.
Director: Lisa Demaine
Writer: Brynn Malone
7.8/101,244 votes#5 - Tough Love
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2019
As part of their second phase of training, the rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants. Officer Nolan soon discovers that no two informants are the same and struggles with his newest task. Meanwhile, Officer Chen’s mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.
Director: Rachel Feldman
Writer: Vincent Angell
8.0/101,331 votes#6 - Fallout
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2019
An emergency alert of an impending missile attack sends Los Angeles into chaos and uncertainty, while the officers each try to keep the peace and deal with their own disasters.
Director: Bill Johnson
Writer: Robert Bella
7.8/101,219 votes#7 - Safety
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2019
John and Jessica’s relationship gets a lot more complicated after she delivers some surprising news. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Office West are assigned a community policing project helping out the Watts Rams as volunteer coaches at their fall clinic, along with Rams players Eric Weddle and Robert Woods.
Director: Sylvain White
Writer: Terence Paul Winter
8.4/101,390 votes#8 - Clean Cut
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2019
Officer Nolan kicks off his birthday by babysitting a crime scene at a law office. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Officer West are set to receive special awards, and Sgt. Grey rides patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation.
Director: Toa Fraser
Writer: Mary Trahan
7.8/101,217 votes#9 - Breaking Point
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2019
Officer Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.
Director: Leslie Libman
Writer: Alexi Hawley, Corey Miller
8.6/101,535 votes#10 - The Dark Side
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2019
Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer to the graves of her previously unrecovered victims. However, when they arrive, they unearth even more than they expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase.
Director: Bill Roe
Writer: Alexi Hawley
8.7/101,724 votes#11 - Day of Death
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/23/2020
Officer Nolan and the entire team are in a desperate search to rescue Officer Chen after her abduction and must attempt to get Rosalind to help them in their search. Meanwhile, after Officer Lopez discovers Wesley unconscious from a dangerous cocktail of alcohol and pills, she is forced to keep him close by.
Director: David McWhirter
Writer: Brynn Malone, Fredrick Kotto
7.7/101,193 votes#12 - Now and Then
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2020
Nolan takes his son’s fiancé, Abigail, on a ride-along after she shows interest in becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Jackson’s relationship is becoming complicated at work.
Director: Chi-Yoon Chung
Writer: Robert Bella
7.6/101,176 votes#13 - Follow-Up Day
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2020
Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the hopes they can uncover new leads.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Alexi Hawley
7.7/101,138 votes#14 - Casualties
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2020
Officers Nolan and Harper investigate a murder which may have national security implications, while Officer Bradford must confront his past when he crosses paths with a homeless veteran.
Director: Sylvain White
Writer: Bill Rinier
7.8/101,138 votes#15 - Hand-Off
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2020
Officer Nolan is having a particularly bad day after learning his identity has been stolen and could jeopardize his position as an officer. Meanwhile, Sgt. Grey must confront his past and testify at the parole hearing of the man who shot Grey and murdered his partner.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Vincent Angell, Mary Trahan
7.8/101,167 votes#16 - The Overnight
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/5/2020
Officers Chen and Bradford respond to a call at the Los Angeles auditions of “American Idol,” and Officer Chen ends up facing Ryan Seacrest and the judges. Meanwhile, Chen befriends a reporter whose motives are not clear.
Director: Stephanie A. Marquardt
Writer: Corey Miller, Racheal Seymour
7.8/101,115 votes#17 - Control
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/12/2020
Officer Nolan’s relationship with his first confidential informant is tested when he discovers her back on the street dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Lucy’s fear of dating following her abduction and her intrusion into Jackson’s relationship is beginning to threaten their friendship.
Director: Marcus Stokes
Writer: Alexi Hawley, Robert Bella
8.2/101,163 votes#18 - Under the Gun
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/26/2020
Officers Nolan and Harper are tasked with escorting four juvenile offenders to a Scared Straight program at a correctional facility that quickly becomes a riotous situation. Meanwhile, Nolan is uncertain about his relationship with Grace after she fails to introduce him to her ex-husband.
Director: Tori Garrett
Writer: Terence Paul Winter, Elizabeth Davis Beall
8.4/101,243 votes#19 - The Q Word (1)
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/3/2020
Their rookie year is coming to an end and officers Nolan, Chen and West are about to be squeezed harder than ever before as their training officers evaluate whether they are truly ready for the job. Meanwhile, after one of their rookie classmates is involved in a shooting, the team uncovers some unsettling evidence .
Director: David McWhirter
Writer: Natalie Callaghan, Nick Hurwitz
7.8/101,447 votes#20 - The Hunt (2)
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/10/2020
Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.
Director: Bill Roe
Writer: Alexi Hawley
The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 2
Every episode of The Rookie Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 2!
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...
Genres:CrimeDramaComedy
Network:ABC
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Impact" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 1435 votes. Directed by Michael Goi and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 9/29/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Night General".