The Rookie

2018-20258 SeasonsTV-14
8.5

Overview

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Seasons

Season 1
20

Season 1

20 Episodes

2018

Season 2
20

Season 2

20 Episodes

2019

Season 3
14

Season 3

14 Episodes

2021

Season 4
22

Season 4

22 Episodes

2021

Season 5
22

Season 5

22 Episodes

2022

Season 6
10

Season 6

10 Episodes

2024

Season 7
18

Season 7

18 Episodes

2025

Season 8
3

Season 8

3 Episodes

2026

Overview

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

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Details

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: 2018-10-16

Last Air Date: 2025-05-13

Total Episodes: 129

Seasons: 8

Original Language: EN

In Production: Yes

Homepage: Visit

Networks

ABCABC
HuluHulu

Production

ABC StudiosABC Studios
Entertainment OneEntertainment One
Lionsgate TelevisionLionsgate Television
ABC SignatureABC Signature

Latest Episode

Czech Mate

Season 8, Episode 1

2026-01-06

Next Episode

Fast Andy

Season 8, Episode 2

2026-01-13

Created by

Alexi Hawley

Genres

CrimeDramaComedy

Top Cast

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

Mekia Cox

Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Wade Grey