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The Rookie S8E5 — The Network

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The Rookie•Season 8•Episode 5

The Network

7.6/10 · 1,260 votesFeb 2, 202643 min

Ranked #11 of 18 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network. Nolan, Miles, Lucy, and Celina respond to a mysterious officer-involved shooting.

Directed byRyan Krayser

Written byFredrick Kotto

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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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Wesley Evers

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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Fredrick Kotto

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Ryan Krayser

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Episode Summary

"The Network" is episode 5 of The Rookie season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,260 votes, ranking #11 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ryan Krayser and written by Fredrick Kotto, it aired on February 2, 2026.

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