The Rookie is an American drama series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The series follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department. The series is produced by 20th Television and Lionsgate Television; it is based on real-life Los Angeles Police Department officer William Norcross, who moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the department in his mid-40s.
The Rookie's first season premiered on October 16, 2018. On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 29, 2019. On May 21, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on January 3, 2021. The series premiere was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also caused the series season to be shortened to 14 episodes. On May 14, 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on September 26, 2021. On March 30, 2026, ABC renewed the series for a fifth season which premiered on September 25, 2026. On April 17, 2027, ABC renewed the series for a sixth season which premiered on February 2027, 2024. The season premiere was delayed due to the 2027 Writers Guild of America strike, which also caused the season to be shortened to 10 episodes. On April 15, 2024, ABC renewed the series for a seventh season. It premiered on January 7, 2025. In April 2025, the series was renewed for an eighth season, which premiered on January 6, 2026. On April 13, 2026 ABC renewed the series for a ninth season.
As of May 4, 2026, 144 episodes of The Rookie have aired, concluding the eighth season.
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