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The Worst Episodes of The Rookie

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The Worst Episodes of The Rookie

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As...

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  1. 4.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #1 - Double Trouble

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    S5:E18

    When Dim goes missing, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy.

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  2. 6.3/10(27 votes)

    #2 - True Crime

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    S3:E7

    The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyze a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.

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  3. 6.4/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Real Crime

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    S4:E16

    Desperate to reset the way the world sees him, Officer Thorsen reluctantly decides to be a part of a reality show to help rebrand his image, only to be thrust back into yet another deadly situation. With cameras rolling, the show’s producer is found murdered and the team must investigate before Aaron is made suspect number one.

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  4. 6.9/10(21 votes)

    #4 - La Fiera

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    S3:E3

    Officer John Nolan's mom makes an unannounced visit that complicates his life, and Sergeant Grey considers retiring.

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  5. 6.9/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Enervo

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    S4:E20

    The team alongside the LA Division of the FBI are in a race to stop bombs that have been scattered throughout the city by a suspected terrorist. Meanwhile, the joint task force is suspicious of the CIA’s involvement in the situation.

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  6. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - In Justice

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    S3:E2

    Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing center to help rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. Nolan is determined to make a positive impact but Nyla has her doubts.

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  8. 7.2/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - The Reckoning

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    S5:E6

    Officer John Nolan and a sleep-deprived Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. Meanwhile, Wesley grows increasingly concerned about his deposition and is shocked when he realizes Elijah’s attorney is a familiar face from his past.

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  9. 7.2/10(909 votes)

    #8 - S.T.R.

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    S5:E20

    Officer Tim Bradford’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past. Isabel’s return also creates additional pressure in Lucy and Tim’s relationship as they assist in the search.

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  10. 7.3/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Bad Blood

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    S3:E8

    Officer Nolan, Officer Harper and Detective Lopez are assigned to the kidnapping of the son of a criminal court judge who has a long list of enemies who could possibly be involved.

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  11. 7.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - The Choice (I)

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    S5:E4

    Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging in the balance. With a ticking clock, the LAPD and the FBI join forces, and Officer John Nolan is forced to make a deadly decision after a harrowing ultimatum. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E04 To Die For (II).

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    Director:Bill Roe
  12. 7.3/10(969 votes)

    #11 - Crossfire

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    S5:E7

    Officer John Nolan and Celina witness a shooting, realize the victim was already dead, and investigate further. Back at home, Bailey has been feeling off-center ever since the proposal, leaving Nolan to wonder what he can do to make her feel more comfortable. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper enlist Lucy’s help to investigate the gang-related murder of a local shopkeeper.

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    Director:Jon Huertas
  13. 7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - The List (I)

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    S5:E10

    Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery which leads the entire team on a citywide manhunt. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy finally go on their first date, but it does have a few complications. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E10 The Silent Prisoner (II).

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  14. 7.3/10(941 votes)

    #13 - Exposed

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    S5:E16

    The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan, Thorson, Juarez and Detective Harper search for three men who may have been exposed to Ebola and detain them for quarantine.

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  15. 7.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Long Shot

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    S4:E14

    Officer Nolan and Detective Harper help Skip Tracer Randy on his first bounty hunter case. Meanwhile, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford are on the hunt for a perpetrator on a citywide crime spree.

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  16. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Dye Hard

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    S5:E3

    Officer John Nolan is assigned his first rookie, Officer Celina Juarez, whose unconventional approach to police work poses a unique challenge for him.

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  17. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Revelations

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    S3:E6

    Officer Nolan’s decision to return to school in order to become a training officer is proving to be much harder than he expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job when Harper’s former colleague needs help.

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  18. 7.5/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Hit List

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    S4:E15

    Officer Harper puts Officer Aaron through “Plain Clothes Day,” but the exercise is interrupted by an unsuspected visitor. After two witnesses for an upcoming grand jury case are murdered, the team must track down the killers before it’s too late.

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  19. 7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #18 - Labor Day

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    S5:E2

    Officer John Nolan is moving closer to his new role as a training officer. In preparation, he is tasked with overseeing Officer Aaron Thorson and must uncover the truth about another officer’s suicide. Meanwhile, Lucy’s successful undercover assignment earns her an invitation for specialized training in Sacramento and she must decide if this is the path she wants to take.

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  20. 7.5/10(910 votes)

    #19 - The Naked and the Dead

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    S5:E11

    The search for a missing boy leads the team into the middle of a dangerous drug war between two rival gangs.

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  21. 7.5/10(879 votes)

    #20 - Death Sentence

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    S5:E14

    Officer John Nolan and Bailey are on the hunt for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home. Meanwhile, Aaron struggles to live within his means and joins Lucy to help Tamara when the mother of a child she babysits goes missing. Elsewhere, Wesley suspects that a judge is taking bribes after he excludes valuable eyewitness testimony from a case.

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  22. 7.5/10(895 votes)

    #21 - Going Under (I)

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    S5:E21

    Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation, and Detective Harper and Officer John Nolan work together to solve a mystery involving severed limbs found around the city. The crossover continues on The Rookie: Feds S01E21 Bloodline (II).

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  23. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Follow-Up Day

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    S2:E13

    Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the hopes they can uncover new leads.

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  24. 7.6/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Sabotage

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    S3:E4

    Officer Jackson West’s relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sergeant Grey to find a solution.

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  25. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Amber

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    S3:E9

    An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.

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  26. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Man of Honor

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    S3:E10

    Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Double Trouble" is the worst rated episode of "The Rookie". It scored 4.5/10 based on 1792 votes. Directed by Jon Huertas and written by Glen Mazzara, Caroline Bible, it aired on 3/21/2023. This episode scored 1.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "True Crime".