The Rookie (2018)

Premiere Date
Season 6 Premiere:

The Rookie (2018) - ABC

ABC

Series

2018

TV14

Crime drama

A middle-aged small-town man decides to pursue his dream of becoming an LAPD officer.

Where to Stream

2018– Series 6 Seasons103 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Tuesday, March 19

The Hammer

Season 6 • Episode 2

The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey's wedding.

Monday, March 25

The Ride Along

Season 1 • Episode 7

Sgt. Grey informs Nolan and Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along.

Monday, March 25

Time of Death

Season 1 • Episode 8

Nolan and Bishop respond to a silent alarm call at a local convenience store.

Tuesday, March 26

Training Day New

Season 6 • Episode 4

The team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.

Monday, April 1

Standoff

Season 1 • Episode 9

Officer Bradford's wife is found shot but alive, and he vows to track down the man responsible.

Monday, April 1

Flesh and Blood

Season 1 • Episode 10

Chen is paired up with Andersen, and Officer Bradford tells Chen to protect her at all costs.

Tuesday, April 2

The Vow New

Season 6 • Episode 5

A middle-aged small-town man decides to pursue his dream of becoming an LAPD officer.

Matt Roush

Matt Roush says...

Cause for celebration as the police drama marks its milestone 100th episode with a wedding for its lead hero, Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), and his LAFD soulmate Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan). While this couple looks to the future, Tim’s (Eric Winter) relationship with Lucy (Melissa O’Neil) faces a possible speed bump.

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