Rookie Blue recap: Nothing’s more important than family
I’m pretty sure a solid 2/3rds of you are currently hyperventilating into paper bags based on the last 12 minutes of this week’s Rookie Blue.
We had two VERY different story lines this week, which made for an undulating pace for the hour. The highs were joyously high (more on that later, McSwarek fans), while the case of the week had alleged gang violence and children being shot…so, pretty serious sh*t. Let’s recap now and then hit the comments to discuss further, okay?
Running backwards corrects posture: The more you know!
Right out of the gate, Chris Diaz is proving to be all kinds of delicious entertainment. It’s hard to make jogging look appealing in general, but I’m ready to lace up my runners and sprint after them. Or let’s just hide in the bushes and you can tell me more about your excellent lung capacity, okay?
Trav, you are the reason Diaz is such a gem. I thank you. Actually, all the fans do. (I assume.)
Sketchville: Population 1
Juliet’s seemed to be a little jumpy, setting up an evening rendez-vous. She’s got “something.” Andy’s got something too:
SUSPICION.
“I was just walking the dog.” “Oh, yeah?” *looks down at non-existent dog* It’s the small moments like this one that I truly appreciate.
“What just happened?”
Bless. #NeverChangeDiaz
McSwarek out
Softball, schmoftball. Or, in the words of McNally, “suck it.” (FYI these two were cottage-bound for the weekend and free from policing shenanigans.)
“He’s just on his best behaviour because you’re really good-looking.”
Awwww, Gail’s all nervous and dropping truth-bombs about dudes (okay, her brother, but it applies as a blanket statement). And yet, the Pecks and their angry-bitch gene, still hug it out: 
Enjoy that familial display of affection from the Peck siblings now, as it won’t be around by the episode’s end.
Sexual baseball analogies
Juliet: “I just recognize third base when I get there.”
Nick’s brain:
Yeah, buddy.
Noelle!
*HUG!*
“Do I look like I’m participating?”
There’s nothing I love more than an episode that brings as many of our loveable 15 Division cops together in one place and makes them play organized sports, be it Fight Night, or this week’s community outreach/baseball for troubled youths. All the moving parts in a scenario like this make for great story-telling and even greater comedic light.
Like the above gorgeously fake smile from Gail.
Fundamental differences
World of Warcraft and uke practice versus community outreach. WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?
“We didn’t kill the bird; we killed a rock.”
Awww, Sam thought he and his girlfriend were going to have a “perfect weekend.” I believe the most fitting response to this is a quote from Woody Allen. “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” It’s probably hard to laugh when crouched in poison ivy though…
So much for comedy and lighthearted group fun
Gail spotted a silver SUV rolling up and her internal warning bell went off but disaster struck before she could sound the alarm:
Literal scratching of itches AND figurative scratching of an itch (aka Juliet Ward)
In an attempt to not go crazy scratching, Andy felt sharing her Juliet hypothetical theories will help the already disastrous road trip to the cottage. #bestweekendever #scratchscratch
#1 rule of community outreach, according to Oliver Shaw: Be friendly
Overtime for all! Partial plate matches the gang-related suspect. GO GET THAT BAD GUY!
Oh, that was quick. Meet Bosch (Boz?) Shepherd, the guy that got away from Steve Peck. He’s managed to escape being prosecuted for 6 gang-related murders and a myriad of other questionable sh*t.
Steve’s not quite over it.
“I got a Saturday routine!” Don’t we all.
“…read the papers, see what’s going on in the world. I was nowhere near that field.” Quite possibly the best alibi we’ve heard in 5.5 seasons. Especially because this guy then confirms it:
“Yeah, Bosch was here. Every Saturday morning, comes for breakfast, reads the paper.” Is there an echo up in here?
Pulse check on the #bestweekendever
Garbage all over? Check. Smells like a zoo? Check. Sam’s unwavering positivity? Check, surprisingly.
Millennial behaviour 101
“You’re the youth of today and I do not understand you! I’m old. I’m officially old.” PREACH, sister! However, Rookie Blue writers, let’s get real. That video would be on SnapChat (and Vine, and Instagram, and YouTube), not just a saved file on a phone. Get with the youths and their social medias!
Are we being friendly?
It’s very difficult to get kids to believe that snitches don’t necessarily get stitches. But 15 Division finally found someone who’d ID the shooter:
And then this dude decided to recant too!
Pictures…linger
Let this be a lesson to all of us about the (tasteful?) private photos we share. And then go forth and give non-hypocritical lectures.
Lies! And FEEEEEELINGS!
Dov, you’re breaking my heart. His mouth said, “Rest assured, there is no evidence in this phone that we even met,” but his phone says:
JUST BE TOGETHER AND IN LOVE, YOU TWO.
Doubts and two Pecks at odds
Gail’s Spidey sense is tingling again – this time about witnesses who may or may not be telling the truth. Alas, Steve wanted none of it since he can finally throw the book at Bosch.
The rundown on the real reason behind the shooting
Michie’s NSFW video went viral after it was sent around by Boris, her boyfriend, who’s now lying in a hospital bed with gunshot wounds. Michie’s brother (who hangs with Bosch’s crew) was pissed about what happened, and borrowed a car to exact revenge by open firing at the baseball diamond.
And Michie ended up coming clean about it all and turning him in. Rough day for sibling relations, eh?
Peck vs. Peck
The worst accusation to get from a sibling? Being told you didn’t have their back. The healing process for these two might take a while. But this cheered up Gail:
Sophie!
Awww, I’m so ready for Gail to be a mom.
This IS better than perfect
It’s us. #relationshipgoals
And then all the McSwarek fans diiiiiiiiied!!!
Show of hands: who audibly SQUEEEEEEEEEED?
Who’s still freaking out?
What about now?
Now? Keep calm and carry on. Oh, and save the date for a Rookie Blue wedding perhaps?
Leveraging a ring for information
Basking in the glow of post-proposal sex, Andy gets Sam to ‘fess up what he knows about Juliet, namely that he had suspicions himself and called a friend to bring in internal affairs. (Please return to the season premiere’s recap where I CALLED IT.)
And who is that good friend that Sam called in the first place?
Oh yeah, Juliet’s boss is Noelle. SNAP! “Diaz? You’re bringing me Diaz?”
Worse than that, Juliet’s brought Oliver Shaw:
Cut to black. Whaaaaaaat?!
Hit the comments with your Shaw-based shocks and McSwarek McSqueals!
Rookie Blue airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Global in Canada and in the US on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
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A recently transplanted Canadian in La-la Land, Joan is a pop culture Junkie, punctuation enthusiast and unabashed 1D fan. When she's not mixing up a cocktail and binging old episodes of Roswell or Parenthood on Netflix, you'll find her offering unsolicited TV opinions to anyone on the street. In 2014, she rejoiced at the return of Alex Trebek's moustache on Jeopardy!
I am Swarek, and that was a tidal wave, did not see it coming, but when Andy looked back and he was on his knee, OMG. Lord have Mercy!
This is great recap!!!
Great epi.
McSwarek <3
While I liked the proposal and that Andy and Sam are getting married, I still think that’s too soon after M dropped her bomb. They haven’t really talked about it and/or discussed how their future will look like. Especially since the whole thing was basically dropped for the time being after the shock value was over.
The moment Noelle appeared and shortly after started talking about Headquarter I just knew that she was the one heading the I.A. investigation. Her appearance was just too convenient. But it’s nice to know that Juliet’s not working for the Commissioner.
I think the case of the week(Isn’t that more day?) is pretty much foreshadowing on how stuff will go down. Steve’s probably involved with the corruption stuff in some way or at least knows enough so that he could be considered an accomplice and Gaíl’s going to be having a pretty significant role in turning him in. I mean he said nice things about her to the case worker for the adoption (taking care of her) and in his opinion she ruined him arresting a big gang Player. Plus how her was so easy with shuffling the witnesses to say they saw that Boz guy clearly made her uneasy. Then there’s that look between him and the Commissioner. That was like them having a conversation without words.
I think the Commisioner might’ve somehow gotten wind of the investigation and thus set up Oliver with the Izzy incident so that anyone who might look a little closer will definitely find that she got off scott free from drug posession charges. I wonder if Noelle will interfere as in doing something that will help clear Oliver, because she clearly can’t believe that he’s actually involved. Maybe she involves Andy and Sam. But honestly, she dismissed every possibility Juliet had pretty easily. I mean Jarvis and Duncan are pretty obvious canditates, even Chris. For all of those she had explanations on why what she brought them can’t be seen as definitive evidence. But then they have electronic proof that someone used Oliver’s ID to get into the evidence room without signing anything in or something. The card could’ve been stolen or duplicated to make him look guilty. Marlo was checking in evidence shortly before the explosion too. How come she isn’t someone they look closer into. Given the questionable circumstances under which she not only got to keep a Job in law enforcement, but got such a prestigious job in Intelligence? With the presented timeline, she clearly didn’t have any kind of suspension based on a conduct that didn’t fit with being a police officer. I’m not talking about her stopping her meds and causing a death, serious damage to public property or getting three police officers seriously injured, which should clearly be enough to suspend her for quiete some time. I’m talking about her keeping a bipolar disorder a secret, a serious illness that can Impact her Job Performance.
I simply cannot see Oliver betraying 15 division, he loves that place. I really, really hope that Noelle doesn’t believe Ward’s claims about him, though it was nice to see her again. Also, I screamed with delight when Swarek proposed 😀 😀 😀
When Andy turned around and Sam was on one knee I squealed so loud I’m pretty sure I frightened the neighbours. So so happy!!! 😀 I think Oliver was definitely framed though…I think it’s definitely got to be the commissioner and or Jarvis. And there’s a part of me that still thinks Marlo is involved somehow. Can’t wait for next weeks episode 😀
I too am suspicious about Marlo and being part of the wrong doings in 15! Never liked her,doesn’t deserve to continue being a cop. She WILL NOT destroy Sam and Andy’s relationship, It’s so strong and committed to one another.
Traci, Sam and Andy will team up and find evidence to clear Oliver. That’s what they do.
I have always suspected both Santana and Jarvis from the get go. I hope they throw the book at them for many conspiracies inside the police dept.
The road trip in the F150 again was amusing and gave insight as to how well connected they are, The poison ivy segment still makes me lol every time!
The proposal on the dock was so perfect, typical McSwarek style. I too screamed when he asked her to marry him, my hubby thought I was nuts! I thought maybe Andy was thinking, how long have I waited for you to ask. Sam has finally realized that they’re a destined couple and he can’t live without her!
The bedroom scene was so loving,they look so relaxed and content together. A very perfect and powerful performance by them, once again!