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The Rookie S8E4 — Cut and Run

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 4

Cut and Run

7.4/10 · 1,291 votesJan 26, 202643 min

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future.

Directed byTori Garrett

Written byNatalie Callaghan

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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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Episode Summary

"Cut and Run" is episode 4 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,291 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tori Garrett and written by Natalie Callaghan, it aired on January 26, 2026.

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