The Rookie

tv show

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129 total episodes

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8 seasons

Never off duty.

First Aired October 16, 2018

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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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Season 8

18 episodes

Air Date

January 06, 2026

Overview

The Rookie Season 8 launches with its most ambitious storyline yet, sending John Nolan and the team on a high-stakes international assignment in Prague before pulling them back into the evolving dangers of life in the LAPD. At home, the unit faces a shifting landscape of political pressure, unresolved threats, and returning adversaries — including hints that corrupt lawyer Monica Stevens may not be out of the picture for long.

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