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The Rookie S8E13 — The Thinker

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 13

The Thinker

7.6/10 · 1,056 votesMar 30, 202643 min

Ranked #12 of 18 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members.

Directed byTroian Bellisario

Written byMoira Kirland, Aleks Biskis

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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

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Lisseth Chavez

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Celina Juarez

Deric Augustine

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Miles Penn

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Episode Summary

"The Thinker" is episode 13 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,056 votes, ranking #12 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Troian Bellisario and written by Moira Kirland, Aleks Biskis, it aired on March 30, 2026.

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