Quick answer · Season 8
The Rookie is a drama and comedy series that aired on ABC, running since 2018 with 8 seasons and 144 episodes. The Rookie is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- ABC
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 18
- Finale
- May 4, 2026
Where to watch The Rookie season 8 in the U.S.
Season 8 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Mate | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Fast Andy | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | The Red Place | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Cut and Run | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Network | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Burn 4 Love | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Baja | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Grand Theft Aircraft | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | Fun and Games | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 10 | His Name Was Martin | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 11 | Aftermath | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Spy Games | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 13 | The Thinker | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 14 | Tiger Bear | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 15 | Survive the Streets | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 16 | Out of Time | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 17 | Dead Ringer | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 18 | The Bandit | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About The Rookie
The Rookie is a drama and comedy series that aired on ABC, running since 2018 with 8 seasons and 144 episodes. The Rookie is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.
Season 8: Season 8 of The Rookie aired from January 6, 2026 to May 4, 2026 on ABC (18 episodes).
- Network / service: ABC (first aired October 16, 2018)
- Official site: abc.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Nathan Fillion (John Nolan), Eric Winter (Tim Bradford), Melissa O'Neil (Lucy Chen), Richard T. Jones (Wade Grey), Alyssa Diaz (Angela Lopez)
All seasons
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of The Rookie aired from January 6, 2026 to May 4, 2026 on ABC (18 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of The Rookie aired from January 7, 2025 to May 13, 2025 on ABC (18 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of The Rookie aired from February 20, 2024 to May 21, 2024 on ABC (10 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of The Rookie aired from September 25, 2022 to May 2, 2023 on ABC (22 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of The Rookie aired from September 26, 2021 to May 15, 2022 on ABC (22 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of The Rookie aired from January 3, 2021 to May 16, 2021 on ABC (14 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of The Rookie aired from September 29, 2019 to May 10, 2020 on ABC (20 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of The Rookie aired from October 16, 2018 to April 16, 2019 on ABC (20 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of The Rookie are there?
The Rookie has 8 seasons and 144 episodes listed, with the first airing on October 16, 2018.
Is The Rookie still on?
The Rookie is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 4, 2026.
Where can I watch The Rookie?
The Rookie originally aired on ABC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check ABC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
Sources
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Update history
- Season and episode data imported from TVmaze.
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