The BEST episodes of The Rookie: Feds

Every episode of The Rookie: Feds ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Rookie: Feds!

Niecy Nash-Betts stars as Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy

Last Updated: 3/16/2023Network:ABC (US)
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Flashback
star
7.85
261 votes

#1 - Flashback

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2022

When Garza’s character comes into question, Simone and team develop their own covert operation to support their boss.

Directors: Tessa Blake
Writer: Alexi Hawley
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Reaper
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7.76
294 votes

#2 - The Reaper

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2022

When Simone and Carter go undercover to find an international assassin known as The Reaper, a prisoner seeking bail recognizes Carter and nearly blows his cover. Laura and Brendon trace a lead on The Reaper’s assault rifle while Brendon works to heal his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Simone’s demanding work schedule puts a strain on her relationship with Dina.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Standoff
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7.75
273 votes

#3 - Standoff

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2022

After a father and daughter are kidnapped on Thanksgiving, the team discovers a hostage situation involving police deputies. When the gunmen offer an exchange for the hostages, Simone is sent undercover by Garza, and Lopez arrives to help rescue Wesley. Meanwhile, Laura and Brendon search for a nanny cam that could reveal the identity of the kidnapper.

Directors: P.J. Pesce
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Countdown
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7.75
278 votes

#4 - Countdown

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2022

While searching for a missing scientist in the Angeles National Forest, Simone and Carter uncover an eco-terrorist’s plans to detonate dirty bombs across the city. Meanwhile, Brendon taps into his own profiling tactics to find the perfect birthday gift for Laura.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Corey Miller
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Payback
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7.68
182 votes

#5 - Payback

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/28/2023

Garza and team are on the hunt for a ruthless gang leader on a mission for revenge. Atlas comes to town to reconnect with Laura, but the two cannot seem to see eye-to-eye, and Simone and Carter grapple with letting go of old grudges.

Directors: Robert Bella
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
For Love and Money
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7.61
199 votes

#6 - For Love and Money

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2023

It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. The FBI teams up with LAPD to take down a shady Casanova linked to a notorious drug lord. While the rest of the team celebrates with their new loves, Simone connects with someone new.

Directors: Jean E. Lee
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
To Die For
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7.58
315 votes

#7 - To Die For

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2022

When the team splits up to question a suspect’s father, Simone and Laura discover critical information on how their abusive relationship is connected to the crimes. Following this lead, the team heads to Tucson to save the suspect’s newest target. Meanwhile, sparks fly with Laura and her former colleague, Mark Atlas, as they debate the killer’s motive.

Directors: Tori Garrett
Writer: Nick Hurwitz
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Offer
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7.56
205 votes

#8 - The Offer

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2023

When a billionaire’s daughter goes missing, he publicly announces a hefty reward for her safe return, sparking concern for the FBI. Garza’s ex-wife makes a surprise appearance and shakes things up with the team.

Directors: Jon Huertas
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Silent Prisoner
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7.56
234 votes

#9 - The Silent Prisoner

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2023

A mysterious caller threatens to reveal a leaked list of undercover FBI agents if a prisoner is not released. After an exposed agent is mortally wounded, the team identifies the caller and heads to the Port of Los Angeles to secure the release of the prisoner. Later, Simone enlists John Nolan to help her remodel Cutty’s garage into a living space; and Brendon, ready to confess his feelings to Antoinette, discovers she has feelings for someone else.

Directors: Michael Goi
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Felicia
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7.55
303 votes

#10 - Felicia

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2022

Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics while hunting down a suspect on the run. Simone’s unexpected meet-cute with Dina throws a wrench into Cutty’s love life, and Elena’s high-end fashion splurge cracks open an unsolved murder mystery.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Star Crossed
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7.55
309 votes

#11 - Star Crossed

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2022

Garza’s unit gets roped into a complicated kidnapping case involving a forbidden relationship between two rival drug-dealing gangs. Meanwhile, Simone’s love life is heating up; Laura comes face-to-face with her past, and Carter tries to reconnect with his wife.

Directors: Robert Bella
Writer: Nancy Kiu
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Face Off
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7.53
361 votes

#12 - Face Off

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2022

Simone utilizes her informant to track down an arms dealer on the FBI’s Most Wanted list; and Brendon, against Laura’s advice, investigates a risky lead on a congressman. When Carter and Brendon each find themselves at a crossroads, they begin to question their futures on the team and their loyalty is tested. Cutty and Simone struggle to see eye-to-eye on how they are helping the community, while Tim and Laura find common ground with their similar no-nonsense approach to training rookies.

Directors: Michael Goi
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Dead Again
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7.52
193 votes

#13 - Dead Again

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2023

During a recent murder investigation of an investment banker, who was also declared murdered six years ago, the unit follows a suspicious trail that leads to new evidence on both cases. Meanwhile, relationships are put to the test as Fortune considers her future with Carter, and Brendon pushes his limits with Antoinette.

Directors: Lanre Olabisi
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Remora
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7.52
218 votes

#14 - The Remora

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2023

When Brendon and Antoinette’s first date becomes an undercover operation, they embrace their new roles and make the most of the adventure. Simone and Laura help Carter boost his dating game, and Simone’s daughter makes a surprise visit with her new boyfriend.

Directors: Michael Goi
Writer: Corey Miller
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Day One
star
7.43
420 votes

#15 - Day One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2022

Fresh out of the FBI Academy, Simone Clark arrives in Los Angeles and has her sights set on joining Matthew Garza’s newly formed special unit as they investigate the murder of a federal engineer. Garza’s squad includes Carter Hope, a promotion-hungry traditionalist, Laura Stenson, a talented agent in desperate need of a second chance, and Brendon Acres, a former actor who graduated from Quantico with Simone. On the home front, Simone and Cutty’s father-daughter relationship is put to the test as their opposing opinions about law enforcement come to a head.

Directors: Bill Roe
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Close Contact
star
7.42
221 votes

#16 - Close Contact

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2023

After a failed assassination attempt involving a bomber, Congressman Damien Roberts hires Garza’s team for protective detail while Brendon and Laura begin investigating potential suspects. Later, Damien and Simone rekindle their romantic relationship, and Brendon advances his relationship with Antoinette.

Directors: Oz Scott
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Out for Blood
star
6.95
218 votes

#17 - Out for Blood

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2023

As the unit investigates a murder victim whose body has been drained of blood, the gruesome case catches the attention of a true crime show, and Brendon shares his “Vampire Cop” expertise to help solve the case.

Directors: Lanre Olabisi
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes

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