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Premiered

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Ended: Sunday, May 10, 2020

When does The Rookie Season 2 come out?

The Rookie Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 29, 2019 on ABC and ended Sunday, May 10, 2020. The season has 20 episodes.

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.

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1. Impact

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

2. The Night General

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 accepts help from Officer Chen as he prepares for his sergeant exam, and Officer West pursues an unconventional move after finding himself in need of a new home.

Sunday · 7 years ago

3. The Bet

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 security agent. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford’s love life, and Officer Lopez learns some surprising news about Wesley.

Sunday · 7 years ago

4. Warriors and Guardians

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 detective. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford struggles to think of an appropriate birthday gift for Rachel, and Officer Lopez finds herself navigating a case that triggers a personal memory.

Sunday · 7 years ago

5. Tough Love

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 struggles with his newest task. Meanwhile, Officer Chen’s mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.

Sunday · 7 years ago

6. Fallout

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

7. Safety

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 helping out the Watts Rams as volunteer coaches at their fall clinic, along with Rams players Eric Weddle and Robert Woods.

Sunday · 7 years ago

8. Clean Cut

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 patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation.

Sunday · 6 years ago

9. Breaking Point

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 daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.

Sunday · 6 years ago

10. The Dark Side Mid-season finale

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 than they expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase.

Sunday · 6 years ago

11. Day of Death

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 Officer Lopez discovers Wesley unconscious from a dangerous cocktail of alcohol and pills, she is forced to keep him close by.

Sunday · 6 years ago

12. Now and Then

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

13. Follow-Up Day

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 hopes they can uncover new leads.

Sunday · 6 years ago

14. Casualties

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

15. Hand-Off

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 testify at the parole hearing of the man who shot Grey and murdered his partner.

Sunday · 6 years ago

16. The Overnight

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 reporter whose motives are not clear.

Sunday · 6 years ago

17. Control

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 abduction and her intrusion into Jackson’s relationship is beginning to threaten their friendship.

Sunday · 6 years ago

18. Under the Gun

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, Nolan is uncertain about his relationship with Grace after she fails to introduce him to her ex-husband.

Sunday · 6 years ago

19. The Q Word (1)

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 for the job. Meanwhile, after one of their rookie classmates is involved in a shooting, the team uncovers some unsettling evidence .

Sunday · 6 years ago

20. The Hunt (2) Finale

Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.

Sunday · 6 years ago

The Rookie Season 2 guest stars

  • Shawn Ashmore

    Shawn Ashmore

    Wesley Evers

  • Sarah Shahi

    Sarah Shahi

    DHS Agent Jessica Russo

  • Seth Green

    Seth Green

    Jordan Neil

  • Ali Larter

    Ali Larter

    Dr. Grace Sawyer

  • Harold Perrineau

    Harold Perrineau

    Det. Nick Armstrong

  • Annie Wersching

    Annie Wersching

    Rosalind Dyer

  • Lauren Tom

    Lauren Tom

    Vanessa Chen

  • Enver Gjokaj

    Enver Gjokaj

    Donovan Town

  • Zayne Emory

    Zayne Emory

    Henry Nolan

  • Sara Rue

    Sara Rue

    Nell Forester

  • Alan Tudyk

    Alan Tudyk

    Ellroy Basso

  • Carsyn Rose

    Carsyn Rose

    Lila Town

  • Jane Daly

    Jane Daly

    Patrice Evers

  • Pete Davidson

    Pete Davidson

    Pete Nolan

  • Brent Huff

    Brent Huff

    Officer Quigley Smitty

  • Crystal Coney

    Crystal Coney

    Nurse Lisa

The Rookie Season 2 FAQ

When does The Rookie Season 2 come out?

The Rookie Season 2 premiered Sunday, September 29, 2019 on ABC.

How many episodes are in The Rookie Season 2?

The Rookie Season 2 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Rookie Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Rookie Season 2 finale?

The The Rookie Season 2 finale (Episode 20) aired Sunday, May 10, 2020.

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