Rookie Blue (season 4)
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Global |
| Original run | May 23, 2013 – September 12, 2013 |
| Home video release | |
| DVD release date | May 4, 2014[1] |
The fourth season of the Canadian police drama Rookie Blue starring Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith premiered on May 23, 2013 on Global in Canada.
On 17 July 2013, ABC and Global announced that Rookie Blue was renewed for a fifth season, with production starting in January 2014.[2]
Episodes
Main article: List of Rookie Blue episodes
| # | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Canadian viewers (millions) |
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| 40 | 1 | "Surprises" | David Wellington | Tassie Cameron | May 23, 2013 | 1.157[3] |
| Andy and Nick return from their undercover mission to find everyone has kept going, both personally and professionally. The biggest surprise for Andy is that Sam has now been promoted to detective and has a new love interest. | ||||||
| 41 | 2 | "Homecoming" | David Wellington | Russ Cochrane | May 30, 2013 | 1.181[4] |
| It's the first day back on the job for Andy and Nick as they adjust back to their old lives. Andy ends up working with Sam and tries to put the past behind her as they deal with a bank robbery. Nick tries to get back in Gail's good graces and gets some advice from a citizen he helps. Meanwhile, Frank has a surprise for Noelle. | ||||||
| 42 | 3 | "Different, Not Better" | Lynne Stopkewich | Sherry White | June 27, 2013 | 1.042[5] |
| Andy has to learn to work with a new partner, Officer Marlo Cruz, who also happens to be Sams' new girlfriend. This causes tension between the two women as they are dealing with an emotionally unstable woman. Meanwhile, Dov discovers his one night stand is actually a fellow police officer—a new transfer and Frank's goddaughter, Chloe Price—who he ends up working with when 15 Division has to deal with chasing down a burglar with a unique MO. | ||||||
| 43 | 4 | "The Kids Are Not Alright" | Peter Wellington | Noelle Carbone | July 11, 2013 | 1.278[6] |
| Andy and Gail come across a teenage boy tied up and locked in a trunk in a routine highway search. They must deal with a young-love-gone-wrong situation and try to convince the young man that revenge isn't the answer. Swarek, Oliver and Chris track a gunman who shot a sixteen-year-old boy and who might have gang connections and Chloe makes an observation that may change the dynamic among the rookies. | ||||||
| 44 | 5 | "Poison Pill" | Peter Wellington | Aubrey Nealon | July 18, 2013 | 1.226[7] |
| Andy and Marlo have an out of control drug arrest, which leads to the discovery of a deadly bacteria in the drugs, which turns into a city wide outbreak, which Sam tries to control. The two ladies are stuck in a decontamination process and quarantine, when Marlo reveals a big secret about herself. Dov and Chloe's new romance is off to a rocky start when Dov thinks she's hiding something. | ||||||
| 45 | 6 | "Skeletons" | T.W. Peacocke | Ley Lukins | July 25, 2013 | 1.205[8] |
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Detective Luke Callaghan returns to help with a possible copycat kidnapping, one that brings back bad memories of Jerry's death for, Sam, Gail and Traci. Sam and Andy end up working together, finally admitting to each other the real reason for their break up. Recurring stars: Eric Johnson as Detective Luke Callaghan and Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
| 46 | 7 | "Friday the 13th" | David Wellington | Sherry White | August 1, 2013 | 1.336[9] |
| When human bones are discovered in a ravine related to a fifteen-year-old case, Sam teams up with his old training officer, Charlie Walsh (Al Sapienza), to solve the crime, only to realize that Charlie's personal life isn't what it seems and makes Sam rethink his career. Dov and Chloe have to deal with a witch and argue over the best course of action, which also involves her unhappy client. | ||||||
| 47 | 8 | "For Better, for Worse" | Kelly Makin | Tassie Cameron | August 8, 2013 | 1.244[10] |
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Frank and Noelle's wedding has arrived and everyone at 15 Division is celebrating. Things don't go as planned, when a casino bus is robbed, the bride is missing, and Andy and Nick share an intimate moment. Recurring star: Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
| 48 | 9 | "What I Lost" | Paul Fox | Noelle Carbone | August 15, 2013 | 1.192[11] |
| Chris Diaz returns to the 15 Division and his son is kidnapped under Nick and Andy's care. While everyone is searching for baby Christian, Diaz discovers a secret that might tear his family apart for good and Sam finds out about Nick and Andy's new relationship. | ||||||
| 49 | 10 | "You Are Here" | Teresa Hannigan | Ley Lukins | August 22, 2013 | 1.165[12] |
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Traci works her first homicide case with Detective Steve Peck, that originated as a routine marijuana bust, that has Andy, Nick and Gail, working overtime on the murder case. Recently separated Oliver has a new cabin and he invites Sam, Chris and Dov for a weekend of male bonding. Recurring star: Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
| 50 | 11 | "Deception" | Kelly Makin | Aubrey Nealon | August 29, 2013 | 1.196[13] |
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After a pedophile is found severely attacked, Andy finds out that Marlo has been investigating the man in her off time and now helps Sam to cover up Marlo's actions, before she gets caught. Chloe, Nick, Dov and Gail help Traci with a drug sweep, which takes an unexpected twist, when Sam leaves them alone to help Andy and Marlo. Recurring stars: Eric Johnson as Detective Luke Callaghan and Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
| 51 | 12 | "Under Fire" | Gregory Smith | Russ Cochrane | September 5, 2013 | 1.099[14] |
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Andy and Chloe respond to a 911 call, where shots have been fired, only to have more shots fire at them when they arrive on scene and they realize someone is out for revenge against 15 Division. Oliver comes face to face with the shooter and has to make a life changing decision. Recurring stars: Eric Johnson as Detective Luke Callaghan and Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
| 52 | 13 | "You Can See the Stars" | David Wellington | Tassie Cameron | September 12, 2013 | 1.323[15] |
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The shooter divides the 15 Division and puts them all in danger, while the officers try to look into Oliver's past connection with the shooter and at the same time find Oliver, after he goes missing. Dov and Wes disagree on what's best for Chloe, each thinking they know better than the other. Recurring stars: Eric Johnson as Detective Luke Callaghan and Adam MacDonald as Detective Steve Peck | ||||||
U.S. Nielsen ratings
The following is a table for the United States ratings, based on average total estimated viewers per episode, of Rookie Blue on ABC.
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| # | # | Title | U.S. air date | Rating | Share | Rating/share (18-49) |
Viewers (millions) |
| 40 | 1 | "Surprises" | May 23, 2013 | 3.9[16] | 7.0[16] | 1.2/4[17] | 5.99[17] |
| 41 | 2 | "Homecoming" | May 30, 2013 | 4.0[18] | 7.0[18] | 1.2/4[19] | 5.91[19] |
| 42 | 3 | "Different, Not Better" | June 27, 2013 | 3.5[20] | 6.0[20] | 1.2/4[21] | 5.18[21] |
| 43 | 4 | "The Kids Are Not Alright" | July 11, 2013 | 3.4[22] | 6.0[22] | 1.0/3[23] | 5.24[23] |
| 44 | 5 | "Poison Pill" | July 18, 2013 | 3.4[24] | 6.0[24] | 1.1/3[25] | 5.24[25] |
| 45 | 6 | "Skeletons | July 25, 2013 | 3.6[26] | 6.0[26] | 1.1/4[27] | 5.63[27] |
| 46 | 7 | "Friday the 13th" | August 1, 2013 | 3.3[28] | 6.0[28] | 1.0/3[29] | 5.12[29] |
| 47 | 8 | "For Better, for Worse" | August 8, 2013 | 3.1[30] | 5.0[30] | 0.9/3[31] | 4.50[31] |
| 48 | 9 | "What I Lost | August 15, 2013 | 3.2[32] | 6.0[32] | 1.0/3[33] | 4.67[33] |
| 49 | 10 | "You Are Here" | August 22, 2013 | 3.5[34] | 6.0[34] | 1.1/3[35] | 5.13[35] |
| 50 | 11 | "Deception" | August 29, 2013 | - | - | 0.9/3[36] | 4.42[36] |
| 51 | 12 | "Under Fire" | September 5, 2013 | - | - | 1.0/3[37] | 4.24[37] |
| 52 | 13 | "You Can See The Stars" | September 12, 2013 | - | - | 1.0/3[38] | 4.71[38] |
References
- ↑ Lambert, David. "Rookie Blue - DVD Street Date for 'The Complete 4th Season ' of the Cop Show". TV Shows on DVD. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "ABC Announces Early Renewal of Popular Summer Drama Series "Rookie Blue"". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs – Total Canada (English) May 20, 2013 - May 26, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. May 31, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) May 27, 2013 - June 2, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) June 24, 2013 - June 30, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) July 8, 2013 - July 14, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) July 15, 2013 - July 21, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) July 22, 2013 - July 28, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) July 29, 2013 - August 4, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) August 5, 2013 - August 11, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) August 12, 2013 - August 18, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) August 19, 2013 - August 25, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) August 26, 2013 - September 1, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) September 2 - September 8, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Programs - Total Canada (English) September 9 - September 15, 2013" (PDF). BBM Canada. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Reiher, Andrea (May 24, 2013). "TV ratings: 'Rookie Blue' premiere solid; 'Save Me' not so much". Zap2it. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Bibel, Sara (24 May 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Motive' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Reiher, Andrea (May 31, 2013). "TV ratings: 'Hannibal' and 'Rookie Blue' hold steady; CBS wins viewers on reruns". Zap2it. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Bibel, Sara (31 May 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Mike & Molly', 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Save Me' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 TV ratings: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Big Bang Theory’ lead Thursday - Zap2it
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Bibel, Sara (June 29, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Wipeout' & 'Rookie Blue' Adjusted Up; 'Does Someone Have to Go' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 TV ratings: ‘Hollywood Game Night’ has OK start, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ lead Thursday - Zap2it
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Bibel, Sara (July 12, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Winner Is...' 'Hollywood Game Night', 'Big Brother', 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 TV ratings: ‘Big Brother’ scores season high as CBS leads Thursday - Zap2it
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Kondolojy, Amanda (July 19, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'Hell's Kitchen' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 TV ratings: ‘Big Brother’ holds onto Thursday lead, ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ finale rises - Zap2it
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Bibel, Sara (July 26, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' Adjusted Up". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 U.S. Broadcast Television Ratings for the Week Ended Aug. 4
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Kondology, Amanda (August 2, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Winner Is' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Big Brother', 'Rookie Blue' or 'Hollywood Game Night'". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 U.S. Broadcast Television Ratings for the Week Ended Aug. 11
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Bibel, Sara (August 9, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings:'Big Brother', 'The Winner Is', 'Hollywood Game Night', 'Motive', 'Rookie Blue' & 'Wipeout' Adjusted Down". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 U.S. Broadcast Television Ratings for the Week Ended Aug. 18
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Bibel, Sara (August 16, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother', 'Rookie Blue', 'Motive', 'Wipeout' & 'Hollywood Game Night' Adjusted Down". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 U.S. Broadcast Television Ratings for the Week Ended Aug. 25
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Kondolojy, Amanda (August 23, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother', 'Motive', 'Wipeout' and 'Hollywood Game Night' Adjusted Down". TV By The Numbers. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 Kondolojy, Amanda (August 30, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Motive', 'Big Brother', 'Hollywood Game Night' & 'Rookie Blue' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 Bibel, Sara (September 6, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' Adjusted Up & Final Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Kondolojy, Amanda (September 13, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother', 'Rookie Blue' & 'CBS Fall Preview' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
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