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‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Episode 2 Preview: Photos, Promo and Air Date

An assassin threatens to disrupt the president’s visit on ABC’s The Rookie season eight, episode two. “Fast Andy” will air on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10pm ET/PT.

“Fast Andy” Plot: 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.

The series stars 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, and Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune. Shawn Ashmore plays Wesley Evers, Lisseth Chavez is Celina Juarez, and Deric Augustine is Miles Penn.

Melissa O’Neil, Deric Augustine, Lisseth Chavez, Nathan Fillion, Joel Courtney, and Jimi Stanton in ‘The Rookie’ season 8 episode 2 (Disney/Mike Taing)

The Rookie Description, Courtesy of ABC:

John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, now uses his life experience, determination, and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20+ years his junior. John and the team must navigate the intense, unpredictable nature of their jobs and personal challenges while uplifting the next generation of first responders.

Nathan Fillion and Deric Augustine in season 8 episode 2 (Disney/Mike Taing)
Mekia Cox and Alyssa Diaz in season 8 episode 2 (Disney/Mike Taing)
Richard T Jones and Eric Winter in season 8 episode 2 (Disney/Mike Taing)
Eric Winter and Melissa O’Neil in season 8 episode 2 (Disney/Mike Taing)

This post was last modified on February 11, 2026 6:21 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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