List of The Rookie episodes
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The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created for ABC by Alexi Hawley. 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 ABC Studios and Entertainment One; 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.[1] On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 29, 2019.[2][3] On May 21, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on January 3, 2021.[4][5] The series premiere was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Also due to COVID-19, the series was shortened to 14 episodes.[7] On May 14, 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on September 26, 2021.[8][9] On March 30, 2022, ABC renewed the series for a fifth season which premiered on September 25, 2022.[10][11] On April 17, 2023, ABC renewed the series for a sixth season which premiered on February 20, 2024.[12][13] The series premiere was delayed due to the 2023 WGA strike. Also due to the strike, the series was shortened to 10 episodes.[14] On April 15, 2024, ABC renewed the series for a seventh season.[15]
As of May 21, 2024,[update] 108 episodes of The Rookie have aired, concluding the sixth season.