Season 5eps9: The Rookie -

, titled "Take Back," originally aired on December 4, 2022, as the show’s winter finale. Episode Summary

, Tim’s sister, moves to LA, and Nolan helps her settle in. The Rookie - Season 5Eps9

Nathan Fillion (John Nolan), Eric Winter (Tim Bradford), Melissa O'Neil (Lucy Chen), and Richard T. Jones (Wade Grey). Where to Watch , titled "Take Back," originally aired on December

Tim Bradford, Lucy Chen, and Aaron Thorsen work a delicate case to find a missing baby left in a soundproof box in a motel room; they successfully recover the infant unharmed. Major Character Shifts: Lucy Chen officially breaks up with Chris Sanford. Jones (Wade Grey)

The episode features multiple high-stakes storylines across Los Angeles and New York:

Sergeant Wade Grey and his wife, Luna, travel to New York to visit their daughter, Dominique. When they find her missing, Grey uses his police instincts—specifically spotting a broken taillight signal he taught her—to rescue her from abductors.

You can stream this episode on platforms including , ABC , and Disney+ (availability varies by region). 'The Rookie' Recap: Season 5, Episode 9 “Take Back”