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The Rookie S8E14 — Tiger Bear

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 14

Tiger Bear

7.4/10 · 1,105 votesApr 6, 202643 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation.

Directed byJennifer Lynch

Written byMadeleine Coghlan, Jackson Deakins

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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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Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

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Celina Juarez

Deric Augustine

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Miles Penn

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Madeleine Coghlan

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Jennifer Lynch

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Episode Summary

"Tiger Bear" is episode 14 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,105 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jennifer Lynch and written by Madeleine Coghlan, Jackson Deakins, it aired on April 6, 2026.

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