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The Rookie S8E12 — Spy Games

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 12

Spy Games

7.7/10 · 1,107 votesMar 23, 202643 min

Ranked #10 of 18 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal.

Directed byAntonio Negret

Written byNatalie Callaghan, Fatima Eldigair

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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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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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Natalie Callaghan

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Fatima Eldigair

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Antonio Negret

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Episode Summary

"Spy Games" is episode 12 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,107 votes, ranking #10 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Antonio Negret and written by Natalie Callaghan, Fatima Eldigair, it aired on March 23, 2026.

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