The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14 Preview: Tiger Bear
Most of the team comes together after a troubling incident at a school on The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14, “Tiger Bear.”
For some reason, this storyline involves Dash. His character just had a two-episode story over The Rookie Season 8 Episode 9, “Fun and Games,” and The Rookie Season 8 Episode 10, “His Name Was Martin.”
So, it is a bit strange that the character is already back. It seems like he may be key in the investigation of the murder of Kenneth Morris, his English teacher. In the promo video for “Tiger Bear,” Angela and Nyla identify the body before Dash tells them how he knows Kenny.
Angela, Nyla, and Nolan try to question Dash’s classmates, but it looks like that only derails the investigation, rather than providing clarity. Angela even says, “How are we further from figuring this out than when we started?”
Lucy provides another clue, saying that Kenny “was pulling in six figures on top of his salary.” Evidently, that money comes from tutoring, and every student who tutored with Kenny got an “A.”
Apparently, the only person who was still struggling in the class was Dash. The Rookie‘s promo video ends with Dash calling Nolan, who is riding with Tim, for help out of some trouble.
Meanwhile, “Tiger Bear” will also follow Celina with a missing persons assignment. The photos tease that she may end up working with Smitty on the case.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14 Details
- Title: “Tiger Bear”
- Air Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Time: 10/9c
- Network: ABC
How to Watch The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14
- Live: ABC at 10/9c
- Streaming: Available next day on Hulu
The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14 Description
A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina’s temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez, and Deric Augustine as Miles Penn
- Guest Stars: Brent Huff, Beckett Hawley
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from The Rookie Season 8 Episode 14:
Promo Video:
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The Rookie airs Mondays at 10/9c on ABC.
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