The Rookie: Season 8

2026 · 18 episodes · ★ 8.8

What Season 8 of The Rookie

Season eight opens with John Nolan and his team in Prague, where they take part in a high-risk international mission against terrorists operating inside and outside the United States. Back in Los Angeles, the officers face political pressure, unresolved threats, and old enemies. Among them is the corrupt lawyer Monica Stevens, who may not be finished yet. Nolan, a rookie at age 45, is still determined to carve out a place for himself on the LAPD despite the distrust of some superiors. Lucy, Celina, Harper, Miles, and Bailey share the burden of increasingly dangerous cases with him, from kidnappings to an arsonist wreaking havoc.

18episodes

Jan 6, 2026premiered

May 4, 2026latest episode

13 hrtotal runtime

Season 8 Episodes

8x01 Czech Mate
Jan 6, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.2
The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.
Directing: Bill Roe · Writing: Alexi Hawley · Starring: Felix Solis, Angel Parker, Bridget Regan, Mandy Levin
8x02 Fast Andy
Jan 13, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.1
When 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 are tested, and Tim takes on a new role.
Directing: Wendey Stanzler · Writing: Brynn Malone · Starring: Brent Huff, Sofia Vassilieva, Joel Courtney, Jimi Stanton
8x03 The Red Place
Jan 20, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.1
Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face.
Directing: John Terlesky · Writing: Alexi Hawley, Brynn Malone · Starring: Jan M. Janssen, Patrick Keleher, David Krumholtz, Bailey Gavulic
8x04 Cut and Run
Jan 26, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.7
While 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. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future.
Directing: Tori Garrett · Writing: Natalie Callaghan · Starring: Arjay Smith, Zander Hawley, Necar Zadegan, Brent Huff
8x05 The Network
Feb 2, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.0
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.
Directing: Ryan Krayser · Writing: Fredrick Kotto · Starring: Tru Valentino, Arjay Smith, Felix Solis, Carsyn Rose
8x06 Burn 4 Love
Feb 9, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.2
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 is the result of a curse, and she's determined to break it.
Directing: Lanre Olabisi · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Peyton List, Angel Parker, Zander Hawley, Monique Gabriela Curnen
8x07 Baja
Feb 16, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.0
Harper 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 and Bailey navigate their long-distance relationship.
Directing: Jon Huertas · Writing: Amanda Mercedes · Starring: Arjay Smith, Patrick Keleher, Michelle Nuñez, Danilo Carrera
8x08 Grand Theft Aircraft
Feb 23, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.1
Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south. Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up. Meanwhile, the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect.
Directing: Bill Roe · Writing: Nick Hurwitz · Starring: Peyton List, Felix Solis, Matthew Glave, Madison Wolfe
8x09 Fun and Games Mid-Season Finale
Mar 2, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.9
Harper 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 familiar face.
Directing: Stephanie Martin · Writing: Madeleine Coghlan · Starring: Arjay Smith, Angel Parker, Jan M. Janssen, Juliette Myers
8x10 His Name Was Martin
Mar 9, 2026 · 46 min · ★ 8.6
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 Lt. Grey.
Directing: Alexi Hawley · Writing: Alexi Hawley · Starring: Angel Parker, Patrick Stafford, Sean Patrick Thomas, Beckett Hawley
8x11 Aftermath
Mar 16, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.9
Lucy 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.
Directing: Tori Garrett · Writing: Chelsea Urech · Starring: Flula Borg, Necar Zadegan, Noel Fisher, Seth Gabel
8x12 Spy Games
Mar 23, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.9
The 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 public scandal.
Directing: Antonio Negret · Writing: Natalie Callaghan, Fatima Eldigair · Starring: Brandon Jay McLaren, Felix Solis, Angel Parker, Crystal Coney
8x13 The Thinker
Mar 30, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members.
Directing: Troian Bellisario · Writing: Moira Kirland, Aleks Biskis · Starring: Arjay Smith, Angel Parker, Zander Hawley, Patrick Keleher
8x14 Tiger Bear
Apr 6, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.4
A 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.
Directing: Jennifer Lynch · Writing: Madeleine Coghlan, Jackson Deakins · Starring: Michael Trucco, Necar Zadegan, Brent Huff, Beckett Hawley
8x15 Survive the Streets
Apr 13, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 5.8
The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy.
Directing: Ashley Williams · Writing: Natalie Callaghan, Nick Hurwitz · Starring: Alexi Hawley, Madeleine Coghlan, Jamie Martz, Brent Huff
8x16 Out of Time
Apr 20, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.1
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 about Wesley's new position.
Directing: John Terlesky · Writing: Moira Kirland, Amanda Mercedes · Starring: Michael Trucco, Bridget Regan, Mandy Levin, Seth Gabel
8x17 Dead Ringer
Apr 27, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.2
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.
Directing: Ryan Krayser · Writing: Alexi Hawley, Brynn Malone · Starring: Tru Valentino, Felix Solis, Bridget Regan, Zander Hawley
8x18 The Bandit Season Finale
May 4, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 8.8
The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy's leadership is tested, Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family.
Directing: Bill Roe · Writing: Alexi Hawley · Starring: Felix Solis, Jan M. Janssen, Brent Huff, Kenneth Miller