John Nolan is a fictional character portrayed by Nathan Fillion in the TV series The Rookie.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 47 years old.
They appear in 99 episodes out of a total of 108 aired so far and have accumulated 216766 positive votes.
The character of John Nolan is mainly associated with Nyla Harper, Lucy Chen and Wade Grey.
Episodes99
Pilot
episode S1.E1 october 2018Small town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as a walking mid-life crisis.
Crash Course
episode S1.E2 october 2018Talia forces Nolan to confront his personal moral inclinations after he encounters a kidnapping victim; Lucy is temporarily placed with a new training officer who tests her patience; and Jackson confronts his short-comings.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
episode S1.E3 october 2018After Nolan and Talia lose control of a crime scene, they begin to debate whether people are fundamentally good or bad and what that means for a police officer. Meanwhile, Lucy is concerned Tim is enabling his wife's destructive behavior and not taking care of himself.
The Switch
episode S1.E4 november 2018The rookies are temporarily paired with new training officers and Officer Nolan is paired with Officer Lopez. When Nolan and Lopez track down an escaped criminal, they discover a little kindness goes a long way. Meanwhile, Jackson is forced to face his fears when he is partnered with Officer Bradford, while Officer Chen and Nolan must face a hard truth.
The Roundup
episode S1.E5 november 2018Nolan, the rookies and their training officers get involved in a competition that pits them against each other, while Officer Lucy Chen notices Officer Tim Bradford is obsessed with winning at all costs.
The Hawke
episode S1.E6 november 2018The team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault; Officer Tim Bradford needs Officer Lucy Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them.
The Ride Along
episode S1.E7 december 2018Sergeant Grey informs Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along; Officer Bradford learns that his wife has been arrested for drug possession.
Time of Death
episode S1.E8 december 2018Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store where two men are attempting to rob the place. Officer Nolan pursues one of the suspects on foot and is forced to make a split-second decision that will affect both of their lives. Meanwhile, Officer Bishop helps coordinate a drug bust that hits a little too close to home for Officer Bradford.
Standoff
episode S1.E9 january 2019Officer Bradford's wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack.
Flesh and Blood
episode S1.E10 january 2019Officer Nolan and Sgt. Grey are paired up for the day on patrol. Nolan's son Henry and Grey's Daughter visit the station.
Redwood
episode S1.E11 january 2019An unscheduled visit by the Vice President of the United States puts the station on high alert. The secret service tasks Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop with checking out a possible threat to the vice president while the rest of the team try to keep the streets clear and safe for his visit.
Heartbreak
episode S1.E12 february 2019The most dangerous day of the year, Valentine's Day, has the team on high alert, and Officer Nolan invites everyone over for a party now that he is single,
Caught Stealing
episode S1.E13 february 2019The rookies become the prime suspects after it is discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing.
Plain Clothes Day
episode S1.E14 february 2019The rookies undergo a field training day where their training officers wear plain clothing while riding with them.
Manhunt
episode S1.E15 march 2019When a prison bus crashes, some inmates face severe injuries while others seek an opportunity to flee; in the wake of the accident, officer Nolan tries to impress an FBI hostage negotiator while tracking down an escaped convict.
Greenlight
episode S1.E16 march 2019Officer Nolan gets a lesson in respect after his arrest of a gang member leads to a free-for-all on his life; officer Chen and Bradford pull over Mario Lopez, who thinks he can talk his way out of a traffic violation.
The Shake Up
episode S1.E17 march 2019A massive earthquake rocks the city and throws everything into chaos; Russo recommends Officer Nolan for a protective detail of Brad Hayes, a man whose dealings have put a target on his head.
Homefront
episode S1.E18 april 2019When one of their colleagues is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on and the team being asked to check in on them now that they are free.
The Checklist
episode S1.E19 april 2019Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am's house.
Free Fall
episode S1.E20 april 2019As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Nolan and Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.
Impact
episode S2.E1 september 2019The officers grapple with the aftermath of a plotted attack on the city of Los Angeles, leaving Bradford fighting for his life.
The Night General
episode S2.E2 october 2019Nolan teams up with new night detective Nick Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest.
The Bet
episode S2.E3 october 2019Officer Nolan navigates his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent; Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford's love life.
Warriors and Guardians
episode S2.E4 october 2019Officer Nolan's first day with his new training officer gets off to a rocky start. Officer Bradford struggles to find a birthday gift for a new girlfriend. Officer Lopez has a case that triggers difficult memories.
Tough Love
episode S2.E5 october 2019The rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants; Officer Chen's mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.
Fallout
episode S2.E6 november 2019An 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.
Safety
episode S2.E7 november 2019John and Jessica's relationship gets a lot more complicated after she delivers some surprising news; Officer Bradford and Officer West are assigned a community policing project helping out the Watts Rams as volunteer coaches.
Clean Cut
episode S2.E8 november 2019Nolan spends his birthday guarding a crime scene in a law office. Bradford and West receive special commendation. Harper requests an early annual review.
Breaking Point
episode S2.E9 december 2019Officer Nolan's trust is tested. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.
The Dark Side
episode S2.E10 december 2019Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase.
Day of Death
episode S2.E11 february 2020Officer 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.
Now and Then
episode S2.E12 march 2020Nolan takes his son's fiancée, Abigail, on a ride-along after she shows interest in becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Jackson's relationship is becoming complicated at work.
Follow-Up Day
episode S2.E13 march 2020Nolan 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.
Casualties
episode S2.E14 march 2020Officers 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.
Hand-Off
episode S2.E15 march 2020Officer Nolan is having a particularly bad day after learning his identity has been stolen. Meanwhile, Sgt. Grey must confront his past and testify at the parole hearing of the man who murdered his partner.
The Overnight
episode S2.E16 april 2020Officers 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; Chen befriends a reporter whose motives are not clear
Control
episode S2.E17 april 2020Officer Nolan's relationship with his first confidential informant is tested when he discovers her back on the street dealing drugs.
Under the Gun
episode S2.E18 april 2020Officers 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.
The Q Word
episode S2.E19 may 2020Their 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.
The Hunt
episode S2.E20 may 2020In part two of the season finale, Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.
Consequences
episode S3.E1 january 2021Nearing the end of the training, Nolan faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he made in search of the truth.
In Justice
episode S3.E2 january 2021Nolan and Harper are assigned to a community policing center in an attempt to rebuild the station's reputation.
La Fiera
episode S3.E3 january 2021Nolan's mother makes an unexpected visit after a broken engagement. Sgt. Grey wants to retire.
Sabotage
episode S3.E4 january 2021Officer Jackson West's relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sargent Grey to find a solution.
Lockdown
episode S3.E5 february 2021Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose; Officer Jackson and his training officer, Officer Doug Stanton, reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson's career.
Revelations
episode S3.E6 february 2021Officer Nolan's decision to return to school in order to become a training officer proves to be much harder than he expected; Officer Chen considers going into undercover work after getting a taste of the job.
True Crime
episode S3.E7 february 2021The team gets the true crime docuseries treatment when they analyse a recent case featuring a former child actor whose adult life has garnered him a cult following.
Bad Blood
episode S3.E8 march 2021Officer 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.
Amber
episode S3.E9 april 2021An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers West and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.
Man of Honor
episode S3.E10 april 2021Harper and Nolan respond to a bank robbery in progress and realize the motives of the thief run much deeper than just needing money. West and Chen's first day riding without training officers isn't what they thought it would be.
New Blood
episode S3.E11 april 2021Two new Boots start at the mid-Wilshire station - Lucy gets jealous of how her FTO Tim treats his new charge. John's professor comes to the Sergeant with an annoying issue that goes from minor to terrifying overnight.
Brave Heart
episode S3.E12 may 2021After 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.
Triple Duty
episode S3.E13 may 2021Officers 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.
Threshold
episode S3.E14 may 2021Officer 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.
Life and Death
episode S4.E1 september 2021Officer Nolan and the entire team race against the clock to locate Lopez after she is kidnapped on her wedding day, not only to save her life but her unborn child's.
Five Minutes
episode S4.E2 october 2021Officer Nolan and Officer Chen's run-in with an infamous thief tips them off to a potentially big heist surrounding the Getty's big gala event. Meanwhile, Nolan works up the courage to ask Bailey out on date.
In the Line of Fire
episode S4.E3 october 2021Officer Nolan and Chen report to a structure fire and suspect that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Meanwhile, after witnessing a sniper shooting, the team searches for the shooter.
Red Hot
episode S4.E4 october 2021Officer Nolan and Officer Chen search for a missing person who may have international ties that puts everyone's lives in danger; Harper continues the search for a serial arsonist; Wesley must overcome an impossible task.
A.C.H.
episode S4.E5 october 2021When a new designer drug hits LA streets, it turns users into "zombies," and Officer Nolan and the team have a Halloween they won't soon forget. Back at home, Lucy questions whether her apartment building might be haunted.
Poetic Justice
episode S4.E6 november 2021Officer Nolan and team are on a hunt to retrieve a buried stash of gold before any treasure seekers get hurt. Meanwhile, Bradford is tasked with encouraging the oldest cop at the station to retire and invites him to ride with him.
Fire Fight
episode S4.E7 november 2021Officer Chen and Officer Bradford demand a treasure hunt rematch and enlist Officer Grey to help set the terms to a new bet, all while they arrest a series of wealthy female criminals.
Hit and Run
episode S4.E8 december 2021The squad encounters a sovereign citizen and deals with a domestic terrorist plot. Angela and Wesley argue about their predicament.
Breakdown
episode S4.E9 december 2021Wesley finally manages to break free of his dirty contract. Nolan deals with an increasingly serious relationship and underhanded election techniques. Bradford learns some unpleasant things about his parents.
Heart Beat
episode S4.E10 january 2022Now that John Nolan knows about Bailey's past, he must decide if they still have a future; when a plane crashes in the middle of the city, the team races to find out why.
End Game
episode S4.E11 january 2022The team must rely on a criminal for his expertise to take down a bigger threat. Officers Chen and Bradford investigate a murder of a homeless teenager.
The Knock
episode S4.E12 january 2022The team responds to the report of a severed hand that has washed up on the beach. Tim attempts to prove his isn't a control freak to Lucy and invites her on a double date.
Fight or Flight
episode S4.E13 january 2022John Nolan and Lucy Chen must fulfill three quests if they want to get a stolen police helicopter back safely from a teenage thief; Nyla Harper and Aaron Thorson must guard a convicted cop killer in the hospital following a prison riot.
Long Shot
episode S4.E14 february 2022Nolan and Harper help Skip Tracer Randy complete his first bounty. Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford hunt for a perpetrator on a citywide crime spree.
Hit List
episode S4.E15 march 2022Harper puts Thorsen through "Plain Clothes Day," but the exercise is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, two witnesses for an upcoming grand jury case are murdered, and Sgt. Grey might be next on the list.
Real Crime
episode S4.E16 march 2022Thorsen's documentary crew does another update with the squad.
Coding
episode S4.E17 april 2022Officer John Nolan and the team feel they must negotiate with a distraught man who is holding a hospital hostage to ensure his wife receives a lifesaving surgery.
Backstabbers
episode S4.E18 april 2022Robbery of a train filled with valuable auction items turns deadly, the team is called to investigate.
Simone
episode S4.E19 april 2022Officer Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station.
Enervo
episode S4.E20 may 2022The team, alongside the LA division of the FBI, is in a race to stop truck bombs. The join task force is suspicious of the CIA's involvement.
Mother's Day
episode S4.E21 may 2022Sgt. Grey supports Officer's Nolan to become a training officer and rides with him to help him prepare for the exam. Tim and Lucy decide on their plans for Mother's day and a romantic vacation.
Day in the Hole
episode S4.E22 may 2022Officer Nolan is forced to spend a week in solitary confinement in a quiet border town with a young local officer who is in need of some training; Sgt. Bradford and Officer Chen go under cover together in a possible drug trafficking case.
Double Down
episode S5.E1 september 2022Officer John Nolan is once again face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind Dyer. Officers Bradford and Chen work undercover with Detective Lopez and the Las Vegas Police Department to arrest leaders of a major criminal enterprise.
Labor Day
episode S5.E2 october 2022Officer John Nolan is moving closer to his new role as a training officer. Meanwhile, Lucy's successful undercover assignment earns her an invitation for specialized training in Sacramento.
Dye Hard
episode S5.E3 october 2022Officer John Nolan is assigned his first rookie, Officer Celina Juarez, whose unconventional approach to police work poses a unique challenge for him.
The Choice
episode S5.E4 october 2022Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey's life is left hanging in the balance. With a ticking clock, the LAPD and the FBI join forces.
The Fugitive
episode S5.E5 october 2022John and Celina are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Lucy helps Tim in his time of need.
The Reckoning
episode S5.E6 october 2022Nolan and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case; Wesley grows increasingly concerned about his deposition and is shocked when he realizes Elijah's attorney is a familiar face.
Crossfire
episode S5.E7 november 2022Nolan and Celina witness a shooting and realize the victim was already dead; Bailey has been feeling off-center since the proposal, leaving Nolan to wonder what he can do to make her feel more comfortable.
The Collar
episode S5.E8 december 2022Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez are in a race against time to stop the source of an explosive rampage.
Take Back
episode S5.E9 december 2022Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody; Grey and his wife go to New York to visit their daughter, only to realize she never made it home from the night before.
The List
episode S5.E10 january 2023Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery which leads the entire team on a citywide manhunt. Meanwhile, Tim and Lucy finally go on their first date, but it does have a few complications.
The Naked and the Dead
episode S5.E11 january 2023The team ends up in a gang war while Lucy investigates a domestic abuse case.
Death Notice
episode S5.E12 january 2023Nolan and Celina must stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner needs surgery; Aaron, Lopez and Harper look into a string of robberies.
Daddy Cop
episode S5.E13 january 2023In the midst of a heatwave and a citywide blackout, Nolan and Aaron follow increasingly large leads after they discover criminals hiding at the station.
Death Sentence
episode S5.E14 january 2023Officer John Nolan and Bailey search for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home; Aaron struggles to live within his means; Wesley suspects that a judge is taking bribes.
The Con
episode S5.E15 february 2023With help from the FBI, Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah Stone take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety; Nolan and Bailey must deal with the secrets and shady dealings his late mother left behind.
Exposed
episode S5.E16 february 2023The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession. Meanwhile, Nolan, Thorson, Juarez, and Harper search for three men who may have been exposed to Ebola and detain them for quarantine.
The Enemy Within
episode S5.E17 february 2023Now that Elijah and Abril have become allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah's lawyer, to uncover their plans. Meanwhile, Officers Nolan and Juarez reopen her sister's case and discover a discrepancy that leads them on a new trail.
Double Trouble
episode S5.E18 march 2023When Dim goes missing, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy.
A Hole in the World
episode S5.E19 march 2023The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings which leads them to a discovery that hits close to home with one of their own.
S.T.R.
episode S5.E20 april 2023Officer Tim Bradford's ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past. Isabel's return also creates additional pressure in Lucy and Tim's relationship as they assist in the search.
Going Under
episode S5.E21 april 2023Officer Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation, and Detective Harper and Officer Nolan work together to solve a mystery involving severed limbs found around the city.
Under Siege
episode S5.E22 may 2023After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target for a group of masked assailants.
Strike Back
episode S6.E1 february 2024In the aftermath of the assaults, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place.
- Pilot
- Crash Course
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- The Switch
- The Roundup
- The Hawke
- The Ride Along
- Time of Death
- Standoff
- Flesh and Blood
- Redwood
- Heartbreak
- Caught Stealing
- Plain Clothes Day
- Manhunt
- Greenlight
- The Shake Up
- Homefront
- The Checklist
- Free Fall
- Impact
- The Night General
- The Bet
- Warriors and Guardians
- Tough Love
- Fallout
- Safety
- Clean Cut
- Breaking Point
- The Dark Side
- Day of Death
- Now and Then
- Follow-Up Day
- Casualties
- Hand-Off
- The Overnight
- Control
- Under the Gun
- The Q Word
- The Hunt
- Consequences
- In Justice
- La Fiera
- Sabotage
- Lockdown
- Revelations
- True Crime
- Bad Blood
- Amber
- Man of Honor
- New Blood
- Brave Heart
- Triple Duty
- Threshold
- Life and Death
- Five Minutes
- In the Line of Fire
- Red Hot
- A.C.H.
- Poetic Justice
- Fire Fight
- Hit and Run
- Breakdown
- Heart Beat
- End Game
- The Knock
- Fight or Flight
- Long Shot
- Hit List
- Real Crime
- Coding
- Backstabbers
- Simone
- Enervo
- Mother's Day
- Day in the Hole
- Double Down
- Labor Day
- Dye Hard
- The Choice
- The Fugitive
- The Reckoning
- Crossfire
- The Collar
- Take Back
- The List
- The Naked and the Dead
- Death Notice
- Daddy Cop
- Death Sentence
- The Con
- Exposed
- The Enemy Within
- Double Trouble
- A Hole in the World
- S.T.R.
- Going Under
- Under Siege
- Strike Back
Best moments10
- In part two of the season finale, Nolan's discovery goes much deeper than he expected and could put his life and career in jeopardy.
- Nearing the end of the training, Nolan faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he made in search of the truth.
- The team, alongside the LA division of the FBI, is in a race to stop truck bombs. The join task force is suspicious of the CIA's involvement.
- Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store where two men are attempting to rob the place. Officer Nolan pursues one of the suspects on foot and is forced to make a split-second decision that will affect both of their lives. Meanwhile, Officer Bishop helps coordinate a drug bust that hits a little too close to home for Officer Bradford.
- Officer Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station.
- 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.
- When a prison bus crashes, some inmates face severe injuries while others seek an opportunity to flee; in the wake of the accident, officer Nolan tries to impress an FBI hostage negotiator while tracking down an escaped convict.
- Officer Chen and Officer Bradford demand a treasure hunt rematch and enlist Officer Grey to help set the terms to a new bet, all while they arrest a series of wealthy female criminals.
- Small town guy John Nolan pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident. As the force's oldest rookie he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as a walking mid-life crisis.
- Talia forces Nolan to confront his personal moral inclinations after he encounters a kidnapping victim; Lucy is temporarily placed with a new training officer who tests her patience; and Jackson confronts his short-comings.
- The Hunt
- Consequences
- Enervo
- Time of Death
- Simone
- The Q Word
- Manhunt
- Fire Fight
- Pilot
- Crash Course