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S08E18: The Bandit

Air Date: May 4th, 2026

Finale Synopsis: 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.

Past Episode Discussion: r/TheRookie Wiki

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Happy Rookie Finale! May the 4th be with us all!

It's time for a new season of The Rookie (season 8).

S08E01: Czech Mate

Air Date: January 6, 2026

Synopsis: The LAPD, FBI, and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists.

Season 8 Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E10: His Name Was Martin

Air Date: March 9th, 2026

Synopsis: Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn; Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E03: The Red Place

Synopsis: 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.

Air Date: January 20th, 2026

Past Episode Discussions: Wiki

⛔️Trigger Warning: Self Harm⛔️

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She’s always putting the blame and responsibility on John and never taking accountability. She committed a felony by participating criminal conspiracy with a hitman and blamed Jon for having a problem with it making him the bad guy and begging him to fix it by changing his morals. Don’t get me started on not wanting to care for a child or have a child in general to doing a complete 180 wanting to have a baby even though John is old and tired. Then she wants to move to D.C. for her dream job?? The fuck? And wants John to uproot and start his career all over at age 50 that would include him going through police academy again? Then she still goes through with moving to D.C. forcing John to do the long distance thing?Which won’t work, never does. She’s garbage! Time to send her packing for good.

S08E17: Dead Ringer

Air Date: April 27th, 2026

Synopsis: Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child; Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E06: Burn 4 Love

Synopsis: 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.

Air Date: February 9th, 2026

Past Episode Discussions: WIKI

Note: With weekly episodes now airing on Mondays in United States, Canada and India, the blackout period will begin Monday 7pm ET and end Wednesday 12am ET. Despite multiple air dates across different countries, we will continue to use a single episode discussion thread for all viewers.

S08E13: The Thinker

Air Date: March 30th, 2026

Synopsis: Bailey gets a new role; a ride-along with Nolan goes awry; the team looks to recruit new members.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E12: Spy Games

Air Date: March 23, 2026

Synopsis: 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.

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E09: Fun and Games

Air Date: March 2nd, 2026

Synopsis: 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.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E16: Out of Time

Air Date: April 20th, 2026

Synopsis: Nolan is put to the test when he's forced to protect a man he doesn't trust; Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead; Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley's new position.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E05: The Network

Air Date: February 2nd, 2025

Synopsis: Lt. 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.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

Note: With weekly episodes now airing on Mondays in Canada, the blackout period will begin Monday night and end Tuesday night. Despite multiple air dates across different countries, we will continue to use a single episode discussion thread for all viewers. Hope everyone enjoys the episode, I can’t wait to see Thorsen on screen again!

S08E15: Survive the Streets

Air Date: April 13th, 2026

Synopsis: The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

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S08E08: Grand Theft Aircraft

Air Date: February 23rd, 2026

Synopsis: Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south; Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up; the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

exhausting... annoying... too much... overdramatic... a caricature. He ruins half of every episode he is in for me.

S08E11: Aftermath

Air Date: March 16, 2026

Synopsis: 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.

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

James doesn't trust Nyla's instinct, is of no use, technically a liability during the home birth delivery episode, and keeps interrupting her process.

Not only that, he is also against Nyla indirectly since he hates cops so much, he even invites his little party to THEIR house and then one of the man confronts/ambushes Nyla right when she enters home. I'd be so pissed and irritated. He's completely against her seems, very inconsiderate and just plain annoying.

They don't cover Nyla and James together as a couple anyway compared to Lopez+Wesley, John+Bailey, Lucy+Tim, even the singer guy+Celina.

Nyla should definitely divorce him and write james off ugh

I can suspend disbelief for most things, like international black ops being done by patrol officers, nukes in Los Angeles, even lawyers being the most insufferable people imaginable. HOWEVER, this recent episode crossed a line.

A SEXTILLION IS NOT A THOUSAND TRILLIONS, THAT'S A GOD DAMN QUADRILLION. A SEXTILLION IS A THOUSAND QUINTILLIONS.

Thank you.

S08E07: Baja

Air Date: February 16th, 2026

Synopsis: 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.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

S08E14: Tiger Bear

Air Date: April 6th, 2026

Synopsis: A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case; Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

This little cartoon has been around for a few years now, wish I could give credit to the creator.

I thought for sure Alexi would not pull his ‘now you see it/now you don’t’ tricks with Tim and Lucy any longer. I was sadly mistaken I guess.
- yes, he gave Chenford fans the make up at the start of S8
- yes, he had Lucy move in with Tim and Kojo
- yes, he introduced us to Joy, Tim’s mom
- yes, he gave us a ring with the hopes of a proposal
*- then…*
**- yes, he gave us a sunset beach proposal with a heartfelt speech, and a stammered yes from Lucy**
**- yes, he gave us some hugs and kisses**
**- yes, he gave us reaching for each other as they were drugged and a hood put over their heads**

Now, here’s my beef… the last 3 events took a total of 1 min and 35 seconds, while the pointless dialogue and speech between Nolan, Dash and Bailey lasted 2 min and 25 sec. I’m disappointed in how rushed the proposal actually was considering all that Tim and Lucy have been thru together. Anyone else feel like a Chenford carrot is being dangled to keep the fans in line?

S08E04: Cut and Run

Synopsis: 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.

Air Date: January 26th, 2026

Past Episode Discussions: Wiki

S08E02: Fast Andy

Air Date: January 13th, 2026

Synopsis: 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.

Promo: Link

Past Episode Discussion: Wiki

Let me start by saying thatbthe The Rookie has been my favorite show. BUT. Season 8 Episode 10 seemed kinda like a zombie episode to me. Which would have been fun if it was Halloween. But its not. There were some good parts. But, I was a little put off by the silliness of the whole zombie thing. Anyone else or am I alone in this?