The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2: Release date news, time, streaming details, cast, and more 

Aashna
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The Rookie Season 8 (Image via Instagram/@therookieabc)

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2 is titled 'Fast Andy' and will air on ABC on January 13. The network's beloved police procedural is finally back with a new and exciting season on Tuesday nights.

The recently released season premiere saw the return of Monica Stevens, LAPD and John Nolan's nemesis. Monica gained immunity and was now working as a LAPD-FBI asset, assisting them in tracking down an arms dealer on the streets of Prague.

The Rookie Season 8 marks the return of Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, along with the ensemble cast of Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, Jenna Dewan, Lisseth Chavez and Deric Augustine.

More on this in our story.


Release date and streaming details for The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2

The second episode in The Rookie Season 2 is titled "Fast Andy" and will air on ABC on January 13 at 10 pm ET. Alexi Hawley's beloved police procedural will air in the final slot on Tuesday nights after Will Trent Season 4 and High Potential Season 2.

Cord-cutters are also in luck as they can stream new episodes live with Hulu + Live TV, which starts from $89.99/monthly (bundle with Disney+ and ESPN Select). Additionally, new episodes in The Rookie Season 8 will also stream on Hulu (a day later), which is ABC's official streaming partner. Stand-alone plans for the platform start at $11.99/monthly for the basic plan with ads and $18.99/monthly for Hulu's ad-free premium plan.


An International mission and Chenford reunion in The Rookie Season 8 Episode 1

The eighth season premiere of The Rookie saw the LAPD on their first International mission in Prague with the FBI. Nolan, Bailey and Nyla were tasked with assisting Monica, who secured a meeting with Lukas Wegnar, an arms dealer. Nolan and Bailey ambushed Wegnar and his men by laying an impressive trap with Monica's help and Grey's team managed to uncover the mafia's base and arrest all his men. After the International mission was a success, the FBI Agent offered Nyla a job, which she turned down.

The Season 8 premiere also featured a heartwarming Chenford reunion, thanks to Angela. Tim and Lucy were unable to communicate properly due to their contrasting schedules and Angela nudged them in the right direction. This ended with Tim asking Lucy to move in with him, a proposal which she finally accepted.


A preview for The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2

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The official synopsis for the upcoming episode reads as follows:

When the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles's instincts are tested and Tim takes on a new role.

Looks like The Rookie Season 8 is going to be an intense ride. After a dangerous International mission in Prague, the team will be assigned to protect the President in Episode 2. The upcoming episode will partner up the LAPD with the Secret Service with one mission, to protect the President from a wannabe assassin, who also happens to be a conspiracy theorist.

As the team races against time to ensure the President's safety, Miles' instincts will be put to the test as he moves forward in his rookie training.

The synopsis for The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2 also suggests Tim might replace Lt. Grey in the Mid-Wilshire division after the latter was tempted by FBI Agent Matthew's job offer. With these changing dynamics within the team, it would be interesting to see how the characters will navigate the personal and professional challenges in the new season.

Tune in to The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2 on ABC on January 13.


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Edited by Aashna