Rookie Blue: Season 1

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ABC | GLOBAL | Season Premiere Date: June 24, 2010

Starring: Ben Bass, Ben Bass, Melanie Nicholls-King

Summary: The summer police drama follows the lives of five fresh graduates from police academy.

Creator: Tassie Cameron and Morwyn Brebner and Ellen Vanstone

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Takedown
Air Date: September 9, 2010
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S1:E12. In Blue
Air Date: September 9, 2010
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S1:E11. To Serve or Protect
Air Date: September 2, 2010

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Robert Lloyd

I rather enjoyed the pilot. Perhaps it's a Canadian thing, but like "Flashpoint," Rookie Blue doesn't oversell itself. It is modest and plain in a way that makes even its less likely moments feel credible enough. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

The insipid pop music that cues emotional moments is annoying, but the writing isn't. And the characters are more interesting than their headshots would suggest. Read full review

Verne Gay

It's summer, expectations are low, and you could do a lot worse than this genial, softhearted import. Read full review

Rob Owen

Rookie Blue is "Grey's Anatomy" in a police station. And that's about as remarkable as this fairly generic Canadian co-production gets. Read full review

Brian Lowry

The pilot goes down smoothly enough, but lacking a single novel beat and with no one but Peregrym registering, there's simply no compelling reason to make another visit to this precinct Read full review

Katherine Stevens

Despite occasional moments of solid acting on the part of Peregrym and Okuma, Rookie Blue sinks under the weight of its cheesy montages, references to the rookies as "fresh paint," and the lack of chemistry between the main characters. Read full review

Randee Dawn

At its core, Rookie is a terrible show. Read full review

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ChristinaKB1246

Jan 15, 2016

I loved this show... actually I lived for this show. From beginning to end it was amazing. It's a shame it got cancelled but Rookie Blue,.. will always be my number 1 cop series.

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atevlinsmith

Sep 24, 2010

I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. I liked getting to know the characters and look forward to more and changing dynamics. I like the clean language and the fact that I'm not subjected to bloody violence. I look forward to the new season. Thanks.

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starete

Oct 1, 2010

It's funny and entertaining. The plot always keeps me interested and I care about the characters and their development. I hope this show sees more seasons, I have no idea what the "professional" critics are looking for and I don't have the time to read through their criticisms and commentIt's funny and entertaining. The plot always keeps me interested and I care about the characters and their development. I hope this show sees more seasons, I have no idea what the "professional" critics are looking for and I don't have the time to read through their criticisms and comment on each one but I definitely don't agree with the low rating.… Expand

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SpagnuoloS

May 16, 2012

Police Drama, Police Procedure shows have a shelf life these days of no more than like 8 seasons unless they can work an interesting angle like forensics like CSI, psychology with criminal minds or getting at the motives like colombo or something. Rookie Blue gets at exactly that what it isPolice Drama, Police Procedure shows have a shelf life these days of no more than like 8 seasons unless they can work an interesting angle like forensics like CSI, psychology with criminal minds or getting at the motives like colombo or something. Rookie Blue gets at exactly that what it is like a rookie. As for shelf life, i don't know how these rookies can be rookies for 8 years but it is very entertaining and the show has the characters we want to see more of. Down to earth development of plots and surprises make this show. Unlike watching paint dry, seeing a rookie in this light has potential for some real stories. Third Watch was the best before all these new shows which had that down to earth feel I see here. Third Watch left on a high when it was ahead. 9/11 gave Third Watch its rich drama, Rookie Blue needs to find its groove like Third Watch or it will be hard to reach 5 seasons. In the end, it benefits from the summer crowd who can make the investment into the show.… Expand

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sdhanani3

Jun 28, 2013

Love this show. It works extremely hard to be as realistic as possible, and it does a pretty great job. The characters are not all crazy gifted, and they make their fair share of mistakes, making them extremely believable as people. The angle on this show is basically if you like seeing someLove this show. It works extremely hard to be as realistic as possible, and it does a pretty great job. The characters are not all crazy gifted, and they make their fair share of mistakes, making them extremely believable as people. The angle on this show is basically if you like seeing some justice and also like shows that capture real emotions, and focus on the characters more; then you will like this. All the actors are extremely talented and interact with each other like you would with colleagues at work, another very humanizing factor in the show. Great, if your into this stuff.… Expand

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ThomasH.

Jun 25, 2010

I found the characters rather engaging. I look forward to the fleshing out of the various roles.

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mariaatm

Jan 14, 2018

Just starting watching this on 5USA. It's total rubbish. Every 'female' officer has teeth that clearly cost many $1000s. They and the 'males' are models outside of being pretty mediocre actors.
It's so very unrealistic it makes Law and Order look like 'high brow' works.

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: May 21, 2015
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: June 19, 2014
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 23, 2013
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 24, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 23, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 24, 2010
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  S1:E13. Takedown
  Air Date: September 9, 2010
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  S1:E12. In Blue
  Air Date: September 9, 2010
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  S1:E11. To Serve or Protect
  Air Date: September 2, 2010
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  S1:E10. Big Nickel
  Air Date: August 26, 2010
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  S1:E9. Girlfriend of the Year
  Air Date: August 19, 2010
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  S1:E8. Honor Role
  Air Date: August 12, 2010
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  S1:E7. Hot and Bothered
  Air Date: August 5, 2010
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  S1:E6. Bullet Proof
  Air Date: July 29, 2010
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  S1:E5. Broad Daylight
  Air Date: July 22, 2010
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  S1:E4. Signals Crossed
  Air Date: July 15, 2010
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  S1:E3. Fite Nite
  Air Date: July 8, 2010
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  S1:E2. Mercury Retrograde
  Air Date: July 1, 2010
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  S1:E1. Fresh Paint
  Air Date: June 24, 2010