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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!

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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 6 Episode 1 - Strike Back
    8.1/10(2665 votes)

    S6:E1

    In the aftermath of the assaults, 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

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  2. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 9 - The Squeeze
    8.1/10(1390 votes)

    S6:E9

    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
    Writers:Diana Mendez Boucher, Leland Jay Anderson

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  3. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 8 - Punch Card
    7.9/10(1338 votes)

    S6:E8

    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
    Writers:Vincent Angell, Fredrick Kotto

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  4. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 4 - Training Day
    7.6/10(1393 votes)

    S6:E4

    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
    Writers:Natalie Callaghan, Fredrick Kotto

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  5. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 10 - Escape Plan
    7.6/10(1505 votes)

    S6:E10

    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

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  6. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 5 - The Vow
    7.5/10(1355 votes)

    S6:E5

    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
    Writers:Vincent Angell, Diana Mendez Boucher

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  7. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 6 - Secrets and Lies
    7.5/10(1415 votes)

    S6:E6

    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
    Writers:Elizabeth Davis Beall, Leland Jay Anderson

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  8. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 7 - Crushed
    7.4/10(1347 votes)

    S6:E7

    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
    Writers:Brynn Malone, Natalie Callaghan

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  9. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 2 - The Hammer
    7.2/10(1761 votes)

    S6:E2

    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
    Writers:Alexi Hawley, Brynn Malone

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  10. The Rookie Season 6 Episode 3 - Trouble in Paradise
    6.3/10(1700 votes)

    S6:E3

    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
    Writers:Glen Mazzara, Madeleine Coghlan

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Strike Back" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 6. It scored 8.1/10 based on 2665 votes. Directed by Bill Roe and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 2/20/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Squeeze".