Season Guide
The Rookie Season 8
Season 8 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 8 of The Rookie premiered 2026-01-06 and ran 18 episodes through 2026-05-04.
Episodes
1
SummaryThe LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps…
2
SummaryWhen the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles's instincts…
3
Summary Nolan makes a quiet arrest; Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim; Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer; Miles visits a familiar face. Our Take A…
4
SummaryWhile 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; Angela and Wesley have…
5
Summary Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network; while Nolan, Miles, Lucy and Celina respond to a mysterious…
6
Summary It’s Valentine’s Day, and the team is on the hunt for someone who is setting more than hearts on fire. Meanwhile, Celina thinks Miles’ recent string of bad luck…
7
SummaryHarper and Lucy go undercover in Baja while investigating the murder of two young women. Back in LA, Bradford and the FBI task force assist in the investigation, while Nolan…
8
Summary Nolan and Garza lead an everything on the line operation that quickly goes south. Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up. Meanwhile, the team…
9
SummaryHarper and Miles feel the weight of their recent mistakes, while Harper is tasked with training Miles. Nolan and Celina are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a…
10
Summary Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn. Meanwhile, Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of…
11
SummaryLucy returns to work in the aftermath of the attack. Meanwhile, an unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case, and a familiar face helps the team track down a killer.Our…
12
SummaryThe FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a…
13
Summary Bailey gets a new role, and a ridealong with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members. Our Take A fun, slightly chaotic hour that works…
14
SummaryA 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.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with…
15
Summary The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy. Our Take A suicide call that turns into a conspiracy is a decent…
16
Summary Nolan is put to the test when he’s forced to protect a man he doesn’t trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted…
17
Summary Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child, while Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings. Our Take This one…
18
SummaryThe team launches a do or die search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy's leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to…