Season 5

**Season 5** of *The Rookie* was announced as a renewal on March 30, 2022; the season premiered on September 25, 2022, and concluded on May 2, 2023.

## Summary

In season 5, Nolan is the recipient of a "golden ticket" due to his heroic actions in the season 4 finale, and as a result he fulfills his goal of becoming a training officer. His first rookie, Celina Juarez, presents some challenges to Nolan's methods of training, but they eventually bond in spite of those challenges. Harper and her husband move into a new house and Harper gives birth to their daughter Leah, while Lopez finds herself pregnant again. Bradford and Chen finally come together as a couple as well as fellow officers, as Tim transfers to the LAPD Metro Division. Wesley deals with the fallout from his involvement with Elijah Stone, who ends up incarcerated.

At the end of season 5, Aaron Thorsen lies in hospital in critical condition after being attacked by a gang led by a man with a vendetta against the police. In the end, an unnamed man gloats over using the gang as a diversion for his nefarious plot, which remains undisclosed.

## Confirmed story lines

(confirmed before the start of season 5)

* Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford will go undercover together, and will be helping Angela Lopez and the Las Vegas Police Department as they attempt to take down a major criminal enterprise.
* Rosalind Dyer will return in the season premiere.
* John Nolan receives a golden ticket and decides to become a training officer, helping to finish Aaron Thorsen's training while Nyla Harper is on maternity leave. He will also be training a new rookie named Celina Juarez, beginning in the third episode.

## Cast

### Main

* Nathan Fillion as John Nolan (22 episodes)
* Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers (21 episodes)
* Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper (22 episodes)
* Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune (17 episodes)
* Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez (22 episodes)
* Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey (22 episodes)
* Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen (22 episodes)
* Eric Winter as Tim Bradford (22 episodes)
* Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen (22 episodes)

### Recurring cast

* Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez (19 episodes)
* Michael Trucco as Sean Del Monte (3 episodes)
* Dylan Conrique as Tamara Colins (5 episodes)
* Kanoa Goo as Chris Sanford (7 episodes)
* Arjay Smith as James Murray (7 episodes)
* Angel Parker as Luna Grey (3 episodes)
* Brent Huff as Quigley Smitty (9 episodes)
* Brandon Jay McLaren as Elijah Stone (6 episodes)
* Bridget Regan as Monica Stevens (6 episodes)

### Guests

* Annie Wersching as Rosalind Dyer (2 episodes)
* Juan Javier Cardenas as Lyon (1 episode)
* Susan Chuang as Chief Coleman (1 episode)
* Chastity Dotson as Deputy Megan Suriel (1 episode)
* Lucy Walters as Beth Veston (1 episode)
* J.P. Pitoc as Roy Hajek (1 episode)
* Peyton List as Gennifer Bradford (3 episodes)
* Fiona Rene as Detective Misha Porter (1 episode)
* Jesse Luken as Walt Lindbeck (1 episode)
* Danny Vasquez as Abel Lawton (1 episode)
* Britt Robertson as Laura Stensen (3 episodes)
* Felix Solis as Matthew Garza (2 episodes)
* Julian Zane Chowdbury as Pavi (1 episode)
* Kevin Zegers as Brendon Acres (2 episodes)
* Thomas Dekker as Jeffrey Boyle (1 episode)
* Melissa Marty as Kayla (1 episode)
* Freya Adams as Tracy Urtega (1 episode)
* Helena Mattsson as Ashley McGrady (1 episode)
* Rose Portillo as Emilia Lopez (1 episode)
* Julio Macias as Damian Lopez (2 episodes)
* Cristian Gonzalez as Benny Lopez (1 episode)
* Shiloh Fernandez as Cruz Lopez (1 episode)
* Cody John as Rob Lukasey (1 episode)
* Jan M. Janssen as Officer Jan (7 episodes)
* Jake Tapper as Himself (1 episode)
* Jack Tapper as Himself (1 episode)
* J. August Richards as Xavier Lind (1 episode)
* Carsyn Rose as Lila Town (1 episode)
* Walter Perez as Winslow Harris (1 episode)
* Luciana Faulhaber as Macy Tomkins (1 episode)
* Jacqueline Obradors as Mrs. Mitchelssen (1 episode)
* Brigitte Kali Canales as Shana Quelli (1 episode)
* Nicole Chanel Williams as Vina Cordon (1 episode)
* Elijah M. Cooper as Tabin Cordon (1 episode)
* Brianna Brown as Abby (1 episode)
* Cherinda Kincherlow as Althea Cordon (1 episode)
* E.R. Ruiz as Callis Caputo (1 episode)
* Jed Rees as Richard Dormer (1 episode)
* Mark Famiglietti as Henri Parsons (1 episode)
* Tim Ransom as Creighton Mitchell (1 episode)
* Leonora Pitts as Pam Winfield (1 episode)
* Matthew Alan as Ryan Davis (1 episode)
* Jade Payton as Dominique Grey (1 episode)
* Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson as Marta (1 episode)
* Kayli Tran as Gertrude (1 episode)
* Wilmer Calderon as Ralph Stevens (1 episode)
* Shelli Boone as Detective Olivia Terry (1 episode)
* Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone Clark (2 episodes)
* James Lesure as Carter Hope (1 episode)
* Vincent Ventresca as Todd Shelf (1 episode)
* Ashli Auguillard as Amy Wright (1 episode)
* Jack Mikesell as Roger Armistead (1 episode)
* Drew Fuller as Oliver Paoletta (1 episode)
* Amanda Leighton as Kyra Cook (1 episode)
* Aaron Behr as Moses Warden (1 episode)
* Al-Teron as Quinlan Wright (1 episode)
* Harvey J. Alperin as Malcolm Walker (1 episode)
* Kelly Clarkson as Herself (1 episode)
* Matthew Glave as Oscar Hutchinson (2 episodes)
* Molly C. Quinn as Ashley (1 episode)
* Audrey Marie Anderson as Dr. Charlene Bernard (1 episode)
* Austin Woods as Duke (1 episode)
* Alysia Reiner as Lieutenant Pine (2 episodes)
* Marlene Forte as Karla Juarez (3 episodes)
* Drew Powell as Eric 'Knuckles' Mills (1 episode)
* Brandon Black as Bobby (1 episode)
* Veronica Cartwright as Beatrice O'Malley (1 episode)
* Joel Steingold as Kevin Hicks (1 episode)
* Benito Martinez as Judge Daniel Rivas (1 episode)
* Assaf Cohen as Deon Laetner (1 episode)
* Nick Gomez as Mad Dog (1 episode)
* Julie Ann Emery as Stacy (1 episode)
* Gigi Zumbado as Abril Rodas (1 episode)
* Drew Rausch as Sheriff Steve McNeese (1 episode)
* Mike Capozzi as Josh Cherry (1 episode)
* Nisalda Gonzalez as Daylin Morales (2 episodes)
* David Bianchi as Wyatt (2 episodes)
* Felicia Day as Dr. Morgan (1 episode)
* Kyle Schmid as Noah Foster (1 episode)
* Kyle Davis as Vince Jameson (1 episode)
* Preeti Desai as Charlie Bristow (2 episodes)
* Augie Duke as Raelynn Jameson (1 episode)
* Jaime Paul Gomez as Edwin Guzman (1 episode)
* Jaydon Clark as Jordy Yates (1 episode)
* Lance Bass as Himself (1 episode)
* Josh Hopkins as Charles Baudelaire (1 episode)
* Cameron Cowperthwaite as Jesse Long (1 episode)
* Alexi Hawley as Interviewer (1 episode)
* Christine Lakin as Camille Baudelaire (1 episode)
* Adam Karst as Emir Sadik (1 episode)
* Carmireli Rodriguez as Lisa Miller (1 episode)
* Don McManus as Joel Chambers (1 episode)
* Henri Lubatti as Drew Heslov (1 episode)
* Colleen Foy as Olivia's Mother (1 episode)
* Miguel Perez as Detective Dave Delgado (1 episode)
* Vivian Stein as Olivia Vargas (1 episode)
* Flula Borg as Skip Tracer Randy (1 episode)
* Mircea Monroe as Isabel Bradford (1 episode)
* Casey Biggs as Ed Teska (1 episode)
* Alison Thornton as Dara Teska (1 episode)
* Michael Rooker as Frank Teska (2 episodes)
* Ben Levin as Scott (1 episode)
* Bob Glouberman as Larry Ellis (1 episode)
* Nick Alvarez as Mark (1 episode)
* Kristian Brunn as Criminal Mastermind (1 episode)
* Chet Grissom as Luke Moran (1 episode)
* Hans Obma as Hamza Young (1 episode)

## Advertising and Marketing

### Promotional Photos

Nathan Fillion as John NolanShawn Ashmore as Wesley EversMekia Cox as Nyla HarperJenna Dewan as Bailey NuneAlyssa Diaz as Angela LopezRichard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade GreyMelissa O'Neil as Lucy ChenEric Winter as Tim BradfordTru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen
### Promotional Videos

The Rookie Season 5 Trailer (HD) Nathan Fillion seriesThe Rookie Season 5 trailer
## Trivia

* On March 30, 2022, ABC announced that the series had been renewed for a fifth season. It is set to premiere on September 25, 2022.
* As of July 2022, Tru Valentino has been promoted to series regular for the role of Aaron Thorsen.
* On August 23, 2022, it was announced that Lisseth Chavez, formerly of *Legends of Tomorrow*, will have a recurring role as a rookie.

## References

1. ↑ *The Rookie* Renewed For Season 5 By ABC, March 30, 2022
2. ↑ ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates; Tom McCarthy's New Drama *Alaska Daily* To Follow *Grey's Anatomy* June 16, 2022
3. ↑ "‘The Rookie’: Tru Valentino Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of ABC Drama Series", Deadline, July 21, 2022
4. ↑ Legends of Tomorrow's Lisseth Chavez Joins ABC's The Rookie for Season 5

### External links

* The Rookie Confirms Its Radically Different Season 5 Premise, CBR, August 6, 2022