Episode guide
The Rookie: Season 2
20 episodes · premiered Sep 29, 2019
Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.
- Episode 1: Impact Sep 29, 2019 · 42m · TMDB 7.9 Danger is ever-present as the officers of the Mid-Wilshire precinct grapple with the aftermath of a plotted attack on the city of Los Angeles, leaving Officer Bradford fighting for his life.
- Episode 2: The Night General Oct 6, 2019 · 43m · TMDB 8.1 Nolan teams up with new night detective Nick Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest. Officer Bradford reluctantly…
- Episode 3: The Bet Oct 13, 2019 · 43m · TMDB 8.0 Officer Nolan navigates building tension in his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland…
- Episode 4: Warriors and Guardians Oct 20, 2019 · 42m · TMDB 8.1 Officer Nolan gets off to a rocky start after being introduced to his new training officer, Nyla Harper, who has an unconventional approach to police work after her stint as an undercover…
- Episode 5: Tough Love Oct 27, 2019 · 43m · TMDB 7.8 As part of their second phase of training, the rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants. Officer Nolan soon discovers that no two informants are the same and…
- Episode 6: Fallout Nov 3, 2019 · 43m · TMDB 8.3 An emergency alert of an impending missile attack sends Los Angeles into chaos and uncertainty, while the officers each try to keep the peace and deal with their own disasters.
- Episode 7: Safety Nov 10, 2019 · 42m · TMDB 7.4 John and Jessica’s relationship gets a lot more complicated after she delivers some surprising news. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Office West are assigned a community policing project…
- Episode 8: Clean Cut Nov 17, 2019 · 42m · TMDB 7.8 Officer Nolan kicks off his birthday by babysitting a crime scene at a law office. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Officer West are set to receive special awards, and Sgt. Grey rides…
- Episode 9: Breaking Point Dec 1, 2019 · 42m · TMDB 7.9 Officer Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her…
- Episode 10: The Dark Side Dec 8, 2019 · 43m · TMDB 8.3 Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer to the graves of her previously unrecovered victims. However, when they arrive, they unearth even more…
- Episode 11: Day of Death Feb 23, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 9.2 Officer Nolan and the entire team are in a desperate search to rescue Officer Chen after her abduction and must attempt to get Rosalind to help them in their search. Meanwhile, after…
- Episode 12: Now and Then Mar 1, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 7.7 Nolan takes his son’s fiancé, Abigail, on a ride-along after she shows interest in becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Jackson’s relationship is becoming complicated at work.
- Episode 13: Follow-Up Day Mar 8, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 7.5 Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the…
- Episode 14: Casualties Mar 15, 2020 · 42m · TMDB 8.2 Officers Nolan and Harper investigate a murder which may have national security implications, while Officer Bradford must confront his past when he crosses paths with a homeless veteran.
- Episode 15: Hand-Off Mar 22, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.0 Officer Nolan is having a particularly bad day after learning his identity has been stolen and could jeopardize his position as an officer. Meanwhile, Sgt. Grey must confront his past and…
- Episode 16: The Overnight Apr 5, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.0 Officers Chen and Bradford respond to a call at the Los Angeles auditions of “American Idol,” and Officer Chen ends up facing Ryan Seacrest and the judges. Meanwhile, Chen befriends a…
- Episode 17: Control Apr 12, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.1 Officer Nolan’s relationship with his first confidential informant is tested when he discovers her back on the street dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Lucy’s fear of dating following her…
- Episode 18: Under the Gun Apr 26, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.4 Officers Nolan and Harper are tasked with escorting four juvenile offenders to a Scared Straight program at a correctional facility that quickly becomes a riotous situation. Meanwhile…
- Episode 19: The Q Word (1) May 3, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.4 Their rookie year is coming to an end and officers Nolan, Chen and West are about to be squeezed harder than ever before as their training officers evaluate whether they are truly ready…
- Episode 20: The Hunt (2) May 10, 2020 · 43m · TMDB 8.5 Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.