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The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 6

Every episode of The Rookie Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 6!

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 6 Ratings Summary

"Strike Back" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 6. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1581 votes. Directed by Bill Roe and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 2/20/2024. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Hammer".

  • Strike Back
    8.3/101,581 votes

    #1 - Strike Back

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2024

    In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey.

    Director: Bill Roe

    Writer: Alexi Hawley

  • The Hammer
    7.3/10886 votes

    #2 - The Hammer

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2024

    The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey’s wedding; meanwhile, Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Elsewhere, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test.

    Director: Alexi Hawley

    Writer: Alexi Hawley, Brynn Malone

  • Trouble in Paradise
    6.4/10805 votes

    #3 - Trouble in Paradise

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2024

    Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon is more of a nightmare than a dream when it turns into an active crime scene. Meanwhile, Tim and Celina partner up and must uncover the identity of John Doe.

    Director: TK Shom

    Writer: Glen Mazzara, Madeleine Coghlan

  • Training Day
    7.9/10620 votes

    #4 - Training Day

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2024

    It's Officer Aaron Thorsen's first day back since the assault, and he's tasked with a series of high-stress cases to determine whether he's ready to work. Elsewhere, the team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.

    Director: Tori Garrett

    Writer: Natalie Callaghan, Fredrick Kotto

  • The Vow
    7.7/10595 votes

    #5 - The Vow

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2024

    When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, John and Bailey must decide whether to let the child go to a shelter for the night or care for her themselves. Meanwhile, when someone from his past returns, Tim disappears and leaves Lucy in the dark.

    Director: Chi-Yoon Chung

    Writer: Vincent Angell, Diana Mendez Boucher

  • Secrets and Lies
    7.6/10614 votes

    #6 - Secrets and Lies

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2024

    Following their time as foster parents, Bailey has decided she wants to have a baby and forces John to reconsider their decision to not have children. Meanwhile, John and Celina discover a prison escapee whom they fear is out for revenge and race to find her before it is too late.

    Director: Bill Roe

    Writer: Elizabeth Davis Beall, Leland Jay Anderson

  • Crushed
    7.4/10582 votes

    #7 - Crushed

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2024

    When two teenagers go missing, it is up to the entire team to find the girls and uncover the truth about their disappearance. Meanwhile, Lopez and Harper are on a different kind of investigation – the search for the perfect nanny.

    Director: Tori Garrett

    Writer: Brynn Malone, Natalie Callaghan

  • Punch Card
    7.9/10549 votes

    #8 - Punch Card

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/7/2024

    After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission.

    Director: Lanre Olabisi

    Writer: Vincent Angell, Fredrick Kotto

  • The Squeeze
    8.4/10585 votes

    #9 - The Squeeze

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/14/2024

    Officer Nolan and Celina take on a special case; meanwhile, Monica enlists help to identify her attackers. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper discover a connection to the trail of crimes.

    Director: Michael Goi

    Writer: Diana Mendez Boucher, Leland Jay Anderson

  • Escape Plan
    7.6/10625 votes

    #10 - Escape Plan

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/21/2024

    Sgt. Grey helps the team prepare for their biggest mission yet. Meanwhile, Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.

    Director: Bill Roe

    Writer: Alexi Hawley