The Rookie
Overview
John Nolan, a small-town man, embarks on a challenging new chapter as he chases his dream of becoming an LAPD officer following a transformative event in his life. As the oldest rookie on the force, he faces doubt and skepticism from superiors who view him as merely a midlife crisis in uniform. Despite the obstacles, Nolan’s determination to prove himself and adapt to the demanding world of policing showcases his resilience and ambition. Balancing personal growth with the rigors of law enforcement, he navigates a path fraught with both challenges and unexpected camaraderie.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Starting anew can be challenging, particularly for John Nolan, a small-town man striving to fulfill his aspiration of becoming a police officer after ...
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2
Crash Course
Talia pushes Nolan to face his own moral compass after he comes across a kidnapping victim, challenging him to be a better officer. Meanwhile, Lucy is...
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3
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
When Nolan and Talia struggle to maintain order at a crime scene, they find themselves in a deep discussion about the inherent nature of humanity—wh...
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4
The Switch
The rookies find themselves teamed up with new training officers for a spell, with Nolan being paired with Lopez. Together, they hunt down an escaped ...
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5
The Roundup
Nolan, along with the rookies and their training officers, finds themselves in a rivalry that has them competing against one another. Meanwhile, Chen ...
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6
The Hawke
Nolan and his team face the challenge of apprehending a police officer and his former academy mentor who has gone on the run after committing an assau...
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7
The Ride Along
Grey tells Nolan and Bishop that a movie director will be joining them for a ride-along during their patrol, following an enjoyable afternoon where th...
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8
Time of Death
Nolan and Bishop rush to a convenience store after receiving a silent alarm, discovering two men in the midst of a robbery. Meanwhile, Bishop is invol...
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9
Standoff
Officer Bradford discovers his wife, Isabel, has been shot but miraculously survived, prompting him to pledge his determination to find her attacker. ...
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10
Flesh and Blood
Captain Andersen assigns Officer Nolan and Sergeant Grey to work together on patrol for the day. Their children, Nolan's son and Grey's daughter, come...
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11
Redwood
When the vice president of the United States makes an unexpected appearance, the station goes into full alert mode. The secret service assigns Officer...
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12
Heartbreak
Valentine's Day, known as the most perilous day of the year, has the team on edge. In light of his newfound single status, Officer Nolan decides to ho...
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13
Caught Stealing
The rookies find themselves in hot water when it’s revealed that a significant amount of cash from a recent drug operation has vanished. As the inve...
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14
Plain Clothes Day
The rookies face a significant challenge during Plain Clothes Day, as their training officers join them out of uniform, pushing them to take the lead ...
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15
Manhunt
After a prison transport bus meets with an accident, emergency units rush to the scene, where some inmates suffer serious injuries while others seize ...
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16
Greenlight
Officer Nolan learns a hard lesson about respect when his arrest of a gang member triggers chaos in his life. Meanwhile, Officers Chen and Bradford st...
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17
The Shake Up
A powerful earthquake shakes the city, plunging both the officers on duty and the residents into disarray. In the midst of this turmoil, Agent Russo s...
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18
Homefront
After a colleague is taken into custody by Internal Affairs for perjury, three felons he previously handled are suddenly set free, prompting the team ...
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19
The Checklist
Sergeant Gray tells the rookies they need to investigate a particular series of crimes within the next 48 hours to be eligible for their final exam. A...
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20
Free Fall
As the rookies gear up for a crucial exam that will determine who advances in their training, Officers Nolan and Bishop receive a call about a murder....
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Impact
The officers at the Mid-Wilshire precinct find themselves in a perilous situation as they deal with the consequences of a planned assault on Los Angel...
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2
The Night General
Nolan joins forces with the recently appointed night detective, Nick Armstrong, to tackle a murder investigation that leads to an unforeseen encounter...
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3
The Bet
Officer Nolan grapples with the growing strain in his relationship with Jessica while also forging a connection with Grace amidst a high-pressure crim...
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4
Warriors and Guardians
Officer Nolan faces a challenging beginning as he meets his new training officer, Nyla Harper, whose unique methods stem from her background as an und...
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5
Tough Love
During the second phase of their training, the rookies are tasked with creating their initial confidential informants. Officer Nolan quickly realizes ...
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6
Fallout
A sudden emergency alert warning of an imminent missile strike plunges Los Angeles into turmoil and confusion. Amidst the chaos, the officers strive t...
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7
Safety
John and Jessica's relationship takes a turn when she reveals unexpected news. At the same time, Officer Bradford and Officer West dive into a communi...
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8
Clean Cut
Officer Nolan starts his birthday on a unique note, overseeing a crime scene at a law office. At the same time, Officers Bradford and West prepare to ...
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9
Breaking Point
Officer Nolan faces a challenge to his trust as he attempts to assist the former owner of his house in reuniting with his family. At the same time, Of...
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10
The Dark Side
Officer Nolan and his team are tasked with escorting a notorious female serial killer to the burial sites of her unidentified victims. Upon arrival, t...
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11
Day of Death
Officer Nolan and the team are frantic as they strive to locate Officer Chen, who has been kidnapped, and they need Rosalind's assistance to aid in th...
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12
Now and Then
Nolan invites his son’s fiancée, Abigail, to join him for a ride-along when she expresses a desire to pursue a career in law enforcement. At the sa...
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13
Follow-Up Day
Nolan receives transformative news and decides to invite Grace over for a homemade dinner in his freshly renovated kitchen. At the same time, each uni...
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14
Casualties
Officers Nolan and Harper delve into a murder case that could have serious consequences for national security. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford faces his o...
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15
Hand-Off
Officer Nolan is dealing with a rough day as he discovers that his identity has been stolen, putting his career at risk. At the same time, Sgt. Grey f...
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16
The Overnight
Officers Chen and Bradford are dispatched to the Los Angeles auditions for “American Idol,” where Officer Chen unexpectedly finds herself interact...
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17
Control
Officer Nolan faces a challenge in his connection with his initial confidential informant when he finds out she has returned to drug dealing on the st...
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18
Under the Gun
Officers Nolan and Harper are assigned to take four young offenders to a Scared Straight program at a juvenile detention center, but things quickly sp...
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19
The Q Word (1)
As their first year draws to a close, officers Nolan, Chen, and West find themselves under intense scrutiny from their training officers, who are dete...
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20
The Hunt (2)
Nolan uncovers something far more profound than he anticipated, a revelation that threatens both his safety and his professional future.
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Consequences
As Nolan approaches the final stages of his training, he confronts his toughest test as a police officer. He must grapple with the decisions he's made...
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In Justice
Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper find themselves at a community policing center, tasked with restoring their station's image within the neig...
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3
La Fiera
Officer John Nolan's mother surprises him with an unexpected visit, throwing his routine into disarray. Meanwhile, Sergeant Grey reflects on his futur...
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Sabotage
Officer Jackson West’s partnership with his new training officer, Stanton, has intensified, prompting him to collaborate with Sergeant Grey in searc...
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Lockdown
Officer Nolan finds himself taken hostage by a desperate man during a lockdown at the station, and the team scrambles to uncover the suspect's identit...
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Revelations
Officer Nolan is finding that his choice to go back to school to become a training officer is more challenging than he anticipated. At the same time, ...
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True Crime
The team dives into a true crime docuseries as they investigate a recent case involving a former child star whose adult years have attracted a dedicat...
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Bad Blood
Officer Nolan, Officer Harper, and Detective Lopez take on the case of a kidnapped son of a criminal court judge. Given the judge's extensive list of ...
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Amber
The team springs into action when an Amber Alert is issued for a newborn baby abducted from a nearby hospital. As they scramble to locate the child, O...
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Man of Honor
Harper and Nolan arrive at a bank heist in action, only to discover that the robber's reasons go beyond mere financial desperation. Meanwhile, Jackson...
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New Blood
After a string of strange notes, Professor Fiona Ryan finds her car window shattered, prompting Nolan to offer his help by keeping watch over her home...
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12
Brave Heart
Nolan hurriedly takes his son, Henry, to the hospital after he collapses, leading to an unexpected reunion with his ex-wife, Sarah. Together, they mus...
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13
Triple Duty
Officers Nolan and Bradford are determined to diffuse an escalating drug conflict to prevent any casualties among innocent civilians. At the same time...
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14
Threshold
Officer Nolan sustains a minor injury while pursuing a shoplifter, but the local district attorney insists on pressing assault charges against the sus...
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Life and Death
Officer Nolan and the entire team scramble to find Lopez after she is abducted on her wedding day. Their mission is urgent, as they aim to rescue her ...
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Five Minutes
Officer Nolan and Officer Chen encounter a notorious thief, which leads them to suspect a major heist could be in the works for the upcoming Getty gal...
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3
In the Line of Fire
Officer Nolan and Officer Chen respond to a building engulfed in flames, sensing that there's more happening beneath the surface. At the same time, af...
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4
Red Hot
Officer Nolan and Officer Chen are on the hunt for a missing individual whose possible international connections threaten everyone's safety. At the sa...
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5
A.C.H.
A potent new designer drug sweeps through the streets of Los Angeles, transforming users into “zombies,” leading Officer Nolan and his team to exp...
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Poetic Justice
Officer Nolan and his team are on a mission to locate a hidden cache of gold, determined to prevent any treasure hunters from getting injured in the p...
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7
Fire Fight
Following the explosion at Fred's house, Officer Nolan and Bailey uncover deeper mysteries surrounding his death. At the same time, Officer Chen and O...
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Hit and Run
The team embarks on a frantic search across the city for a person making threats about a potential mass casualty incident. At the same time, Tim's sis...
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Breakdown
Wesley, eager to sever his ties with Elijah, attempts to secretly install a listening device in Elijah's office to gather evidence against him. Meanwh...
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Heart Beat
With John Nolan aware of Bailey’s history, he faces a tough choice about their future together. At the same time, a plane crashes in the heart of th...
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11
End Game
The team finds themselves in a position where they need to enlist the help of a criminal, leveraging his skills to combat a more significant danger. A...
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12
The Knock
The team investigates a disturbing discovery when a severed hand is found on the shore, prompting them to search for its owner. In a separate storylin...
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13
Fight or Flight
Officers John Nolan and Lucy Chen are on a mission to retrieve a stolen police helicopter from a teenage thief, but first, they must complete three ch...
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14
Long Shot
Officer Nolan and Detective Harper team up with Skip Tracer Randy as he embarks on his inaugural bounty hunting mission. At the same time, Officer Che...
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15
Hit List
Officer Harper has Officer Aaron participate in "Plain Clothes Day," a training exercise that takes an unexpected turn when an unforeseen visitor arri...
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16
Real Crime
Eager to change his public perception, Officer Thorsen hesitantly agrees to participate in a reality series aimed at revamping his image. However, he ...
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Coding
Officer John Nolan and his team find themselves in a tense situation as they attempt to negotiate with a desperate man who has taken a hospital hostag...
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Backstabbers
When a heist on a train carrying prized auction goods ends in tragedy, the team springs into action to uncover the truth. Simultaneously, Officer Chen...
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Simone
Officer Nolan and the Los Angeles FBI team reach out to FBI trainee Simone Clark when a former student of hers becomes a suspect in a terrorism case a...
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Enervo
The team, working in collaboration with the FBI's Los Angeles Division, is in a frantic scramble to locate and defuse bombs that a suspected terrorist...
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Mother's Day
Sergeant Grey backs Officer Nolan’s ambition to become a training officer and agrees to ride along with him for the day to help him prepare. At the ...
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22
Day in the Hole
Officer John Nolan finds himself spending a week in isolation in a small border town, paired with a younger local officer who requires some guidance. ...
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Double Down
Officer John Nolan finds himself confronting serial killer Rosalind once more, and she makes it clear that her obsession with him is far from over. At...
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Labor Day
Officer John Nolan is advancing toward his goal of becoming a training officer. To prepare, he is assigned to mentor Officer Aaron Thorson while also ...
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Dye Hard
Officer John Nolan welcomes his first rookie partner, Officer Celina Juarez. However, he quickly realizes that her unorthodox methods of handling poli...
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4
The Choice (I)
Rosalind makes a fierce comeback, putting Bailey's life in jeopardy. As time runs out, the LAPD teams up with the FBI, and Officer John Nolan faces a ...
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5
The Fugitive
Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are in pursuit of a fugitive following a botched car chase. At the same time, Tim grapples with a lingeri...
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6
The Reckoning
Officer John Nolan teams up with a weary Celina to look into a cash deposit tied to a long-standing DEA investigation. At the same time, Wesley's anxi...
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7
Crossfire
Officer John Nolan and Celina stumble upon a shooting scene, only to discover that the victim is already deceased, prompting them to delve deeper into...
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8
The Collar
Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez find themselves in a frantic race to track down the origin of a devastating spree of explosions.
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9
Take Back
Officer John Nolan and his team look into the sudden death of a suspect while in police custody. Their investigation reveals a sensitive issue that th...
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10
The List (I)
Detective Nyla Harper and James get caught up in a bank heist, sparking a massive manhunt across the city for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy em...
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11
The Naked and the Dead
The team's hunt for a boy who has disappeared plunges them into the heart of a volatile drug conflict between two opposing gangs.
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12
Death Notice
Nolan and Celina are assigned to watch over a hospital where a high-risk inmate is scheduled for surgery. Meanwhile, Aaron, Lopez, and Harper investig...
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13
Daddy Cop
During a scorching heatwave and a citywide power outage, Officer John Nolan and Aaron chase down escalating clues after uncovering criminals taking re...
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14
Death Sentence
Officer John Nolan teams up with Bailey to track down a mysterious shooter when an incident strikes dangerously close to their community. At the same ...
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15
The Con
Detective Lopez risks it all, teaming up with the FBI to assist Elijah Stone in capturing a gang leader, all in the name of securing her own safety. A...
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16
Exposed
The team is racing against time to prevent a militia from igniting a volatile truck they have acquired. Simultaneously, Officers Nolan, Thorson, Juare...
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The Enemy Within (I)
With Elijah and Abril now working together, the team turns to Monica, Elijah's attorney, to help reveal their intentions. At the same time, Officers N...
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18
Double Trouble
When Dim disappears, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford team up with the CIA to track him down, enlisting Juicy's assistance in their search.
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A Hole in the World
The team delves into a series of kidnappings, uncovering a revelation that deeply affects one of their members. At the same time, Lucy and Tim face ch...
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20
S.T.R.
When Officer Tim Bradford's ex-wife makes an unexpected appearance, she seeks the team's assistance to rescue someone from her days as an undercover a...
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21
Going Under (I)
Officer Lucy Chen takes on an undercover role to penetrate a black market gun operation, while Detective Harper teams up with Officer John Nolan to in...
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22
Under Siege
Following the shooting of one of their members, the team experiences a string of narrow escapes and comes to the alarming conclusion that their divisi...
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Strike Back
Following the shocking events of the season five finale, the team is left grappling with the motives behind their attacks and whether a larger scheme ...
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The Hammer
The team gathers to honor John and Bailey's wedding, creating a festive atmosphere. At the same time, Celina uncovers an inconsistency in her case, wh...
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Trouble in Paradise
Nolan and Bailey's honeymoon quickly spirals into chaos as they find themselves caught in the middle of a crime scene. At the same time, Tim and Celin...
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Training Day
Officer Aaron Thorsen returns to duty for the first time since his assault, facing a challenging lineup of intense cases to assess his readiness to re...
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The Vow
After a toddler is discovered at a crime scene, John and Bailey face a tough choice: should they send the child to a shelter for the night or take her...
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Secrets and Lies
After their experience as foster parents, Bailey feels a strong desire to have a baby, pushing John to rethink their previous choice to remain childle...
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Crushed
When two teenage girls vanish without a trace, the whole team must spring into action to locate them and reveal the circumstances surrounding their di...
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Punch Card
Following a tragic incident linked to the mafia that results in numerous casualties, the team is assigned to maintain order at the hospital. Lucy and ...
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The Squeeze
Officer Nolan and Celina are assigned a unique case, while Monica seeks assistance in identifying those who assaulted her. In another part of the city...
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10
Escape Plan
Sgt. Grey assists the team as they gear up for their most significant mission to date. At the same time, Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim, and Smitty stumble...
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The Shot
As John heals from a gunshot wound and grapples with the challenges of aging, he and the team introduce two new recruits. Together, they intensify the...
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The Watcher
The team focuses on community policing as they search for a vigilante operating in the area. At the same time, Celina faces challenges that put her in...
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Out of Pocket
As Bailey prepares to come back, John searches for leads to find Jason Wyler. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy exchange rookie partners, bringing a familiar fa...
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Darkness Falling
After his time with the LAPD, Wesley comes back to the district attorney's office, where his history ties him to the ongoing investigation. At the sam...
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Til Death
The team embarks on a hunt for a serial killer as Nyla grapples with the emotional fallout from the recent attack. Meanwhile, Lucy's romance with Seth...
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The Gala
On Valentine’s Day, Lieutenant Grey assigns Tim and Lucy a task that lacks any romantic flair, while John and Celina work to locate a girl who has g...
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The Mickey
As Celina wraps up her time as a rookie, John presents her with one last challenge to prove herself. Simultaneously, Bailey finds herself forming a bo...
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Wildfire
Nyla can't shake her distrust of Liam Glasser as a raging wildfire ignites, plunging the city into turmoil. At the same time, James steps in to assist...
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The Kiss
The team springs into action to track down a suspect following a tragic incident that impacts one of their members. At the same time, Celina embarks o...
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Chaos Agent
John, Lucy, and Angela look into the troubling stabbing incident involving three teenage girls. Meanwhile, at the precinct, the team faces unexpected ...
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Speed
While working undercover for a public safety project, John and Celina unexpectedly become hostages. As Angela and Nyla delve into the investigation of...
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April Fools
A prank on the LAPD's social media for April Fools' Day sparks citywide pandemonium. At the same time, John's training officer abilities face a tough ...
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Three Billboards
As anti-LAPD billboards start popping up all over the city, the team is on the hunt for the culprits behind them. At the same time, a car bombing lead...
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Mad About Murder
Tim gets an unusual message that prompts a deeper dive into the dark web. At the same time, Celina focuses on shutting down a well-known podcast, whil...
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A Deadly Secret
Documentary filmmakers sit down with the LAPD to explore a complex missing person's case tied to John.
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The Return
The team is divided when a well-known figure comes back, eager to demonstrate his worth. At the same time, an influencer rallies his followers to targ...
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Mutiny and the Bounty
The team rallies around Skip Tracer Randy after his new girlfriend is abducted. At the same time, Angela and Nyla bring their mothers on board to trac...
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The Good, The Bad & The Oscar
John and Harper team up to track down Oscar. Meanwhile, Angela looks into a bank heist. Lucy and Tim navigate the challenges of her updated routine, w...
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Czech Mate
In Prague, Monica Stevens collaborates with the LAPD, FBI, and Interpol to track down high-profile terrorists who are active both domestically and int...
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Fast Andy
As the president arrives in Los Angeles, the LAPD collaborates with the Secret Service to secure his safety and evaluate any significant threats on th...
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The Red Place
Nolan carries out a discreet arrest while Lucy and Celina hurry to save a victim of kidnapping. At the same time, Harper and Lopez work together to ou...
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Cut and Run
As they stroll through the city, Nolan and Bailey unexpectedly witness a murder unfold in broad daylight. Without hesitation, they jump into action, d...
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The Network
Lieutenant Grey and the FBI team reach out to a former colleague for assistance in exposing a criminal organization. Meanwhile, Nolan, Miles, Lucy, an...
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Burn 4 Love
On Valentine's Day, the team is busy investigating a case involving someone who's igniting more than just romantic flames. At the same time, Celina is...
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Baja
Harper and Lucy dive into an undercover mission in Baja to look into the murders of two young women. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Bradford and the FBI t...
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Grand Theft Aircraft
Nolan and Garza head a risky mission that takes a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Lucy and Tim face challenges in their relationship when an unanticipa...
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Fun and Games
Harper and Miles are grappling with the consequences of their recent choices, and now Harper must take on the responsibility of training Miles. Meanwh...
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His Name Was Martin
Nolan, Harper, and Miles find themselves in a perilous predicament when what was supposed to be a standard check unexpectedly escalates. At the same t...
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Aftermath
After the attack, Lucy makes her return to work. At the same time, the investigation into the Liam Glasser case takes an unforeseen turn, complicating...
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Spy Games
The FBI collaborates with the LAPD on a secret sting operation aimed at safeguarding Bailey. Meanwhile, Wesley and Angela navigate growing strains in ...
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The Thinker
Bailey steps into a new position, but her ride-along with Nolan takes an unexpected turn. At the same time, the team is on the lookout for fresh recru...
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Tiger Bear
An alarming event at a school pulls the team into a challenging investigation, while Celina finds herself in a perilous situation during her brief ass...
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Survive the Streets
After Nolan and Celina stumble upon what appears to be a suicide, the team bands together to investigate further, uncovering a web of conspiracy that ...
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Out of Time
Nolan faces a challenge as he must safeguard a man he has little faith in. At the same time, Lucy and Celina pursue a potentially valuable clue, while...
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Dead Ringer
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.
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The Bandit
The squad initiates a dangerous manhunt to bring a wanted fugitive to justice. As the pressure mounts, Lucy faces a true test of her command abilities...
