The Rookie

The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 2

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Network:ABC

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...
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  1. 8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #1 - Day of Death

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    S2:E11

    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.

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  2. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #2 - The Dark Side

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    S2:E10

    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.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  3. 8.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - Clean Cut

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    S2:E8

    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.

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    Director:Toa Fraser
  4. 8.4/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - The Q Word (1)

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    S2:E19

    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 .

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  5. 8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - Under the Gun

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    S2:E18

    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.

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  6. 8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - Impact

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    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Michael Goi
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  8. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - Warriors and Guardians

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Lisa Demaine
  9. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - Fallout

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    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Bill Johnson
  10. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #9 - The Night General

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    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Rob Bowman
  11. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #10 - The Bet

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  12. 7.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #11 - Tough Love

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    S2:E5

    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.

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  13. 7.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #12 - Safety

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    S2:E7

    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.

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  14. 7.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #13 - Breaking Point

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    S2:E9

    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.

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  15. 7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #14 - Hand-Off

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    S2:E15

    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.

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  16. 7.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #15 - The Overnight

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    S2:E16

    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.

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  17. 7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #16 - Control

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    S2:E17

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #17 - The Hunt (2)

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    S2:E20

    Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  19. 7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #18 - Now and Then

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    S2:E12

    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.

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  20. 7.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - Casualties

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    S2:E14

    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.

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    Director:Sylvain White
  21. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #20 - Follow-Up Day

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    S2:E13

    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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Day of Death" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1933 votes. Directed by David McWhirter and written by Brynn Malone, Fredrick Kotto, it aired on 2/23/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Dark Side".