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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!

The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 3

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. Background image for Consequences
    8.4/10(26 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.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  2. Background image for In Justice
    7.1/10(19 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.

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    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #3 - La Fiera

    S3:E3

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

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    7.6/10(19 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.

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    7.9/10(18 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.

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    7.5/10(20 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.

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  8. Background image for True Crime
    6.4/10(28 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.

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    7.3/10(19 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.

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    7.6/10(18 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.

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    7.6/10(18 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.

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    8.0/10(16 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.

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    8.3/10(19 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.

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    8.3/10(19 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.

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    8.8/10(22 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.

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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 26 votes. Directed by Bill Roe and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 1/3/2021. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "In Justice".