The BEST episodes of The Rookie season 8

Every episode of The Rookie season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Rookie season 8!

Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a Los Angeles police officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he’ll be risking lives including his own. But if he can use his life experience, determination and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just become a success in this new chapter of his life.

Last Updated: 2/13/2026Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
The Red Place
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7.85
475 votes

#1 - The Red Place

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2026

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.

Directors: John Terlesky
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Burn 4 Love
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7.68
171 votes

#2 - Burn 4 Love

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2026

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.

Directors: Lanre Olabisi
Fast Andy
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7.67
509 votes

#3 - Fast Andy

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2026

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.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Brynn Malone
Cut and Run
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7.60
444 votes

#4 - Cut and Run

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2026

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 must make a big life decision that could affect their future.

Directors: Tori Garrett
Czech Mate
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7.55
594 votes

#5 - Czech Mate

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2026

The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.

Directors: Bill Roe
Writer: Alexi Hawley
The Network
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7.52
372 votes

#6 - The Network

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2026

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.

Directors: Ryan Krayser