Episode
The Rookie: The Bandit
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Rookie
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2026-05-04
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Bandit is Episode 18 in Season 8 of The Rookie. It aired on 2026-05-04. The runtime is 43 min.
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