The Rookie

Greenlight - S1-E16

Factual error: Captain Anderson pulls a suspect underwater and shoots him. There's a bright, yellow flash under the water. In reality, this wouldn't happen, only a large amount of bubbles would appear, but no flash.

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Manhunt - S1-E15

Factual error: While talking with the gang leader alone, Bradford declares, "I'm never alone," and suddenly a swarm of officers descend on them, and a helicopter appears directly overhead. The helicopter makes no noise until the spotlight is turned on. A helicopter makes deafening noise and can be heard from miles away. There's no way you could be surprised by one being directly above you.

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Redwood - S1-E11

Factual error: During the LAPD gun exchange program, an explosion happens from (according to the show) claymore mines being in the trunk of a car. In reality, this wouldn't happen as Claymore Mines are very stable and safe. The explosive used, C-4, is shock stable and temperature stable. The mine will only go off when used with a detonator.

Matdan97

New Blood - S3-E11

Continuity mistake: In the episodes before "La Fiera," Nolan's new truck is a black Toyota Tundra. However, after that episode, it changes to a Nissan Titan, yet his character still says, "black Toyota Tundra."

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The Hammer - S6-E2

Nolan: Sorry I had to bail on our wedding reception.
Bailey: You didn't miss much.

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The Choice - S5-E4

Trivia: Baily works for LAFD Fire Station 118, the same fire station on the 9-1-1 series; they even use the same engine for both shows.

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Show generally

Question: Every episode when the officers set up their "shop," they take two "war bags," a shotgun and a non-lethal shotgun. Why is the non-lethal shotgun never used?

Answer: It's been used several times. Nolan's first T.O., Bishop, used it during a home invasion call for one example.

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