Ep 21. Mother's Day
- TV14
- May 8, 2022
- 43 min
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7.4 (873)
The Rookie season 4 episode 21, titled "Mother's Day," follows Officer Nolan and the rest of the LAPD as they navigate the unique challenges that come with the holiday. As mothers around the city are celebrated, the officers find themselves dealing with a range of cases and situations that put their skills to the test.
At the heart of the episode is Nolan's personal life, as he grapples with the aftermath of a recent breakup. As he tries to move on, he is also forced to confront his feelings about his own mother, who abandoned him as a child. As he works a series of cases throughout the day, Nolan must come to terms with his past and find a way to move forward.
Meanwhile, the rest of the department are dealing with their own challenges. Officers Lopez and Bradford are called to a domestic disturbance, only to find themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation. Officer Chen, still recovering from the trauma of a recent shooting, is forced to confront her fears head-on when she is called to a high-stakes situation.
Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the officers work to keep the city safe on one of its busiest and most emotional days of the year. With compelling plotlines, high-stakes action, and emotional character development, "Mother's Day" is a gripping and unforgettable episode of The Rookie.