The cop drama will return in 2026-2027.
April 13, 2026
ABC announced today that The Rookie has been picked up for a ninth season. The news comes with four episodes left in Season 8 of the police drama.
The series premiered in 2018 as a high-profile entry in the network's lineup. Headlined by Nathan Fillion, the show has consistently garnered solid ratings year in and year out. It is on track to surpass the 150-episode mark next year.
In The Rookie, Fillion plays John Nolan, a middle aged man who experiences a life-changing incident that inspires him to pursue his dream of being an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. But as the force's oldest rookie, he must deal with skepticism from senior officers and the demands of keeping up with not only the criminals, but the younger cops in the precinct.
Look for Season 9 of The Rookie as part of the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
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