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The Rookies S3E13 — Blue Christmas
7.5
The Rookies•Season 3•Episode 13

Blue Christmas

7.5/10 · 51 votesDec 16, 197460 min

Ranked #16 of 23 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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It's Christmas Eve and after settling a number of routine disturbances around town, the rookies enjoy a Christmas dinner at the home of Jill and Mike Danko. Jill and Mike are also entertaining their niece who is upset over her parents' separation.

Directed byBruce Bilson
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Episode Summary

"Blue Christmas" is episode 13 of The Rookies season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 51 votes, ranking #16 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Bruce Bilson, it aired on December 16, 1974.

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