Jackson West is a fictional character portrayed by Titus Makin Jr. in the TV series The Rookie.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 29 years old.
They appear in 54 episodes out of a total of 108 aired so far and have accumulated 14829 positive votes.
The character of Jackson West is mainly associated with Lucy Chen, John Nolan and Angela Lopez.
Episodes54
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.
- 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
Best moments10
- Officer 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.
- Nolan's mother makes an unexpected visit after a broken engagement. Sgt. Grey wants to retire.
- Officer Jackson West's relationship with his new training officer, Stanton, has escalated and he begins to work with Sargent Grey to find a solution.
- Nolan spends his birthday guarding a crime scene in a law office. Bradford and West receive special commendation. Harper requests an early annual review.
- 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.
- Officer 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.
- Officer 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.
- The rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants; Officer Chen's mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.
- 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.
- The 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.
- Lockdown
- La Fiera
- Sabotage
- Clean Cut
- Triple Duty
- Breaking Point
- The Bet
- Tough Love
- The Q Word
- The Switch