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The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 3

Every episode of The Rookie Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 3!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Rookie Season 3 Episode 1 - Consequences
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Consequences

    S3:E1

    Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.

    Director:Bill Roe
    Writer:Alexi Hawley

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  2. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 2 - In Justice
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #2 - In Justice

    S3:E2

    Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing center to help rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. Nolan is determined to make a positive impact but Nyla has her doubts.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writers:Brynn Malone, Fredrick Kotto

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  3. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 3 - La Fiera
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #3 - La Fiera

    S3:E3

    Officer John Nolan's mom makes an unannounced visit that complicates his life, and Sergeant Grey considers retiring.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Terence Paul Winter, Natalie Callaghan

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  4. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 4 - Sabotage
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Sabotage

    S3:E4

    Officer Jackson West’s relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sergeant Grey to find a solution.

    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writers:Vincent Angell, Diana Mendez Boucher

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  5. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 5 - Lockdown
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Lockdown

    S3:E5

    Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose while the station goes on lockdown and races to identify the suspect before time runs out. Meanwhile, Officer Jackson and his training officer, Officer Doug Stanton, reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson’s career.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writers:Robert Bella, Elizabeth Davis Beall

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  6. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 6 - Revelations
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Revelations

    S3:E6

    Officer Nolan’s decision to return to school in order to become a training officer is proving to be much harder than he expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job when Harper’s former colleague needs help.

    Director:Chi-Yoon Chung
    Writers:Fredrick Kotto, Corey Miller

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  7. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 7 - True Crime
    6.0/10(36 votes)

    #7 - True Crime

    S3:E7

    The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyze a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.

    Director:Bill Roe
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Zoe Cheng

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  8. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 8 - Bad Blood
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Bad Blood

    S3:E8

    Officer Nolan, Officer Harper and Detective Lopez are assigned to the kidnapping of the son of a criminal court judge who has a long list of enemies who could possibly be involved.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Bill Rinier, Paula Puryear

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  9. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 9 - Amber
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Amber

    S3:E9

    An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.

    Director:Bill Roe
    Writers:Brynn Malone, Natalie Callaghan

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  10. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 10 - Man of Honor
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Man of Honor

    S3:E10

    Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Elizabeth Davis Beall, Diana Mendez Boucher

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  11. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 11 - New Blood
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #11 - New Blood

    S3:E11

    When professor Fiona Ryan’s car window is smashed following a series of mysterious notes, Nolan volunteers to guard her house overnight. Lucy notices that Tim is being much nicer to his new boot than he was with her and she does not like it.

    Director:Bill Roe
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Corey Miller, Zoe Cheng

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  12. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 12 - Brave Heart
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Brave Heart

    S3:E12

    After rushing his son, Henry, to the hospital following his collapse, Nolan is reunited with his ex-wife, Sarah, and they must come together to help their son. Meanwhile, Detective Lopez discovers “La Fiera” is in the same hospital and wants to find out exactly why.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Vincent Angell, Paula Puryear

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  13. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 13 - Triple Duty
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Triple Duty

    S3:E13

    Officers Nolan and Bradford hope they can de-escalate a drug war before any innocent lives are lost. Meanwhile, Officer Harper hopes she can get Officer Chen ready to go undercover.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Natalie Callaghan, Zoe Cheng

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  14. The Rookie Season 3 Episode 14 - Threshold
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Threshold

    S3:E14

    Officer Nolan mildly injures himself while chasing down a shoplifter and the local DA wants to charge the suspect with assault despite Nolan's wishes. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover, Lopez' wedding venue is seized by the FBI and Nolan meets his new neighbor.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Bill Rinier, Natalie Callaghan

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Consequences" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Bill Roe and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 1/3/2021. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "In Justice".