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The Rookie S8E1 — Czech Mate

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 1

Czech Mate

7.7/10 · 2,318 votesJan 6, 202643 min

Ranked #9 of 18 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.

Directed byBill Roe

Written byAlexi Hawley

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Nathan Fillion

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John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

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Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

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Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

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Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

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Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

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Wade Grey

Shawn Ashmore

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Jenna Dewan

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Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

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Celina Juarez

Deric Augustine

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Miles Penn

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Alexi Hawley

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Bill Roe

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Episode Summary

"Czech Mate" is episode 1 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 2,318 votes, ranking #9 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Bill Roe and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on January 6, 2026.

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