The Rookie: Season 3
- 2021
- 14 episodes
As their training comes to an end, Nolan and his fellow rookies on the force must navigate complex professional and personal challenges.
Season 3 of The Rookie premiered on January 3, 2021 and has 14 episodes, from "Consequences" to "Threshold". The last episode aired on May 16, 2021.
Where to watch The Rookie
In the United States, you can stream The Rookie on Hulu, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 129 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1ConsequencesAired January 3, 2021
Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
Guest stars
- Harold Perrineau Det. Nick Armstrong
- Annie Wersching Rosalind Dyer
- Michael Beach Percy West
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Crystal Coney Nurse Lisa
- Armin Shimerman Judge Paloma
- Hrach Titizian Ruben Derian
- Kyle Davis Henchman
Episode 2In JusticeAired January 10, 2021
Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing center to help rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. Nolan is determined to make a positive impact but Nyla has her doubts.
Guest stars
- Brandon Routh Doug Stanton
- Kamar de los Reyes Sgt. Ryan Caradine
- Arjay Smith James Murray
- Dylan Conrique Tamara Colins
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Jorge-Luis Pallo Hugo
- Sean Marquette Mr. Moore
- Dia Frampton Angry Rideshare Driver
Episode 3La FieraAired January 17, 2021
Officer John Nolan's mom makes an unannounced visit that complicates his life, and Sergeant Grey considers retiring.
Guest stars
- Anthony Keyvan Diego de La Cruz
- Brandon Routh Doug Stanton
- Camille Guaty Sandra de La Cruz
- Angel Parker Luna Grey
- Dylan Conrique Tamara Colins
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Dana Davis Monica
- Tiffany Adams Officer Dixon
Episode 4SabotageAired January 24, 2021
Officer Jackson West’s relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sergeant Grey to find a solution.
Guest stars
- Brandon Routh Doug Stanton
- Christian Keyes Alonzo Smith
- Kamar de los Reyes Sgt. Ryan Caradine
- Angel Parker Luna Grey
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Frances Fisher Evelyn Nolan
- Sterling Sulieman Officer Ben Owens
- Joy Brunson Erika Drum
Episode 5LockdownAired February 14, 2021
Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose while the station goes on lockdown and races to identify the suspect before time runs out. Meanwhile, Officer Jackson and his training officer, Officer Doug Stanton, reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson’s career.
Guest stars
- Brandon Routh Doug Stanton
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Josh Stewart Graham Porter
- Carmela Zumbado 'Freegan' Frida
- Ashley Jones Kelsey Adams
- Tinpo Lee Warden Kim
- Michael Marc Friedman SWAT Sgt. Mike
- Brady Smith Rico
Episode 6RevelationsAired February 21, 2021
Officer Nolan’s decision to return to school in order to become a training officer is proving to be much harder than he expected. Meanwhile, Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job when Harper’s former colleague needs help.
Guest stars
- Arjay Smith James Murray
- Dylan Conrique Tamara Colins
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Toks Olagundoye Professor Fiona Ryan
- Derek Phillips Mack Daniels
- Kara Wang June Zhang
- Jon Jon Briones Aldo Solanga
- Leonardo Nam Sato
Episode 7True CrimeAired February 28, 2021
The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyze a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.
Guest stars
- Lizze Broadway Aurora / Debbie
- Jovana Lara KZYO Newscaster
- Frankie Muniz Corey Harris / The Prophet Jedidiah
- Skyler Samuels Charlotte Luster
- Doug Savant Benjamin
- Joe Adler Dan Marcie
- Karina Logue Laurie Harris
- Robin Roberts Robin Roberts
Episode 8Bad BloodAired March 28, 2021
Officer Nolan, Officer Harper and Detective Lopez are assigned to the kidnapping of the son of a criminal court judge who has a long list of enemies who could possibly be involved.
Guest stars
- Michael Beach Percy West
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
- Toks Olagundoye Professor Fiona Ryan
- Matthew Glave Oscar Hutchinson
- Molly C. Quinn Ashley
- Myk Watford FBI Agent
- Andy Ridings EMT Tanner
- Lisa Arturo Cindy, Ashley's Mom
Episode 9AmberAired April 4, 2021
An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.
Guest stars
- Steve Stafford Helicopter Pilot
- Toks Olagundoye Professor Fiona Ryan
- Joshua Bitton Ethan Cissane
- Aimee Teegarden Rita Cissane
- David Reivers Man with Dog
- Sam M. Hall Jared Young
Episode 10Man of HonorAired April 11, 2021
Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. Jackson and Chen’s first day riding without training officers isn’t what they thought it would be.
Guest stars
- Currie Graham Ben McRee
- Lauren Tom Vanessa Chen
- Zayne Emory Henry Nolan
- Christian Keyes Alonzo Smith
- Kamar de los Reyes Sgt. Ryan Caradine
- Henderson Wade Cooper Hicks
- Linara Washington Alice Hicks
- T.V. Carpio Gretchen
Episode 11New BloodAired April 18, 2021
When professor Fiona Ryan’s car window is smashed following a series of mysterious notes, Nolan volunteers to guard her house overnight. Lucy notices that Tim is being much nicer to his new boot than he was with her and she does not like it.
Guest stars
- Shawn Ashmore Wesley Evers
- Zayne Emory Henry Nolan
- Arjay Smith James Murray
- Dylan Conrique Tamara Colins
- Toks Olagundoye Professor Fiona Ryan
- Madeleine Coghlan Abigail Tierney
- Katy O'Brian Officer Barnes
- Greg Grunberg Larry Macer
Episode 12Brave HeartAired May 2, 2021
After rushing his son, Henry, to the hospital following his collapse, Nolan is reunited with his ex-wife, Sarah, and they must come together to help their son. Meanwhile, Detective Lopez discovers “La Fiera” is in the same hospital and wants to find out exactly why.
Guest stars
- LisaGay Hamilton Henry's Doctor
- Tony Amendola Tomás Madrigal
- Emily Deschanel Sarah Nolan
- Anthony Keyvan Diego de La Cruz
- Reynaldo Gallegos Aaron Galeno
- Jason Canela Cesar Madrigal
- Camille Guaty Sandra de La Cruz
- Zayne Emory Henry Nolan
Episode 13Triple DutyAired May 9, 2021
Officers Nolan and Bradford hope they can de-escalate a drug war before any innocent lives are lost. Meanwhile, Officer Harper hopes she can get Officer Chen ready to go undercover.
Guest stars
- Michael Graziadei Sergeant Mark Murray
- Reynaldo Gallegos Aaron Galeno
- Alexandra Billings Sergeant Stella Porter
- Brandon Routh Doug Stanton
- Adam Foster Ballard Chef
- Jason Canela Cesar Madrigal
- Camille Guaty Sandra de La Cruz
- Kyle Secor Special Agent Sam Taggart
Episode 14ThresholdAired May 16, 2021
Officer Nolan mildly injures himself while chasing down a shoplifter and the local DA wants to charge the suspect with assault despite Nolan's wishes. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover, Lopez' wedding venue is seized by the FBI and Nolan meets his new neighbor.
Guest stars
- Jenna Dewan Bailey Nune
- Jason Canela Cesar Madrigal
- Alain Uy Dahrio Salonga
- Bob Morley Half-Life
- Camille Guaty Sandra de La Cruz
- Jane Daly Patrice Evers
- Dylan Conrique Tamara Colins
- Brent Huff Officer Quigley Smitty
