The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- NATHAN FILLION, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16 Preview: Out Of Time

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16 Preview: Out Of Time

Previews, The Rookie

The team has to protect Liam Glasser, of all people, on The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16, “Out Of Time.” 

Understandably, that’s the promo video’s primary focus. It looks like all of this starts because of a drive-by shooting that endangers Glasser’s life. Therefore, Nolan and, presumably, being his rookie, Miles become Liam’s bodyguards.

In the promo, Nolan says, “We will be providing around-the-clock protection.”

The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE

That means Miles has to listen to Glasser’s inappropriate and weird thoughts about Nyla. She calls the team later in the promo video to alert them that the shooter has been identified. However, it looks like more violence ensues because of (or perhaps, entirely unrelated to) that person. 

It’s possible that The Rookie‘s promo video isn’t cut to match the timeline of “Out Of Time.” 

It certainly doesn’t reveal any details about Celina and Lucy’s lead, or Angela’s opinions on Wesley’s new job. 

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Alternatively, the photos tease that Wesley and Sean will be working together. They also suggest there will be more developments with Grey and the FBI task force because Monica is around. Plus, Tim’s mom will stop by the station.

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 16 Details

  • Title: “Out Of Time”
  • Air Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Time: 10/9c
  • Network: Hulu
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- SELA WARD
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) SELA WARD

How to Watch The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16

  • Live: ABC at 10/9c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Hulu

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16 Description

Nolan is put to the test when he’s forced to protect a man he doesn’t trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley’s new position.


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: Seth Gabel, Sela Ward, Bridget Regan, Michael Trucco, Brian Stepanek
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16:

The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- ERIC WINTER, NATHAN FILLION
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) ERIC WINTER, NATHAN FILLION
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- DERIC AUGUSTINE, NATHAN FILLION, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) DERIC AUGUSTINE, NATHAN FILLION, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- NATHAN FILLION, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) NATHAN FILLION, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- DERIC AUGUSTINE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) DERIC AUGUSTINE
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- NATHAN FILLION
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) NATHAN FILLION
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- NATHAN FILLION, DERIC AUGUSTINE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) NATHAN FILLION, DERIC AUGUSTINE
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- MEKIA COX, BRIAN STEPANEK
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) MEKIA COX, BRIAN STEPANEK
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- SELA WARD
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) SELA WARD
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- MEKIA COX, BRIAN STEPANEK
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) MEKIA COX, BRIAN STEPANEK
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- LISSETH CHAVEZ, MELISSA O’NEIL
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) LISSETH CHAVEZ, MELISSA O’NEIL
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- SHAWN ASHMORE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) SHAWN ASHMORE
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) MICHAEL TRUCCO, SHAWN ASHMORE
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- SELA WARD
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) SELA WARD
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- BRIDGET REGAN
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) BRIDGET REGAN
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- ALYSSA DIAZ, RICHARD T. JONES
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) ALYSSA DIAZ, RICHARD T. JONES
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- RICHARD T. JONES
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) RICHARD T. JONES
The Rookie Season 8, Episode 16, "Out of Time" -- RICHARD T. JONES, BRIDGET REGAN
THE ROOKIE – “Out Of Time” – (Disney/Mike Taing) RICHARD T. JONES, BRIDGET REGAN

Promo Video:

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