– 18 episodes (January – May 2025) Back to a robust order, though not the full 22. Included the introduction of new rookies after several cast departures.
– 20 episodes (September 2019 – May 2020) Full season, though production was slightly affected by early pandemic shutdowns (finale aired as planned). the rookie number of episodes per season
Since its premiere in 2018, ABC’s police procedural The Rookie has established itself as a reliable mainstay of network television. Starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, the show follows the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department's history. – 18 episodes (January – May 2025) Back