The Rookies

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ABC

Series

1972

Crime drama

Three idealistic rookie police officers adjust to the challenges of law enforcement during their first assignments in Southern California.

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1972–1976 Series 4 Seasons94 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

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

Monday, April 28

The Commitment

Season 1 • Episode 4

Monster masks and horror films link a thief to a shooting.

Tuesday, April 29

Covenant With Death

Season 1 • Episode 5

An evangelist leading an anti-drug crusade is accused of trafficking in narcotics.

Wednesday, April 30

Time Is the Fire

Season 1 • Episode 6

Ryker displays an unexplained personal interest in finding a kidnapper's (William Windom) victim.

Thursday, May 1

Dirge for Sunday

Season 1 • Episode 8

A shrewd extortionist holds Mike as a hostage and offers him in exchange for a criminal.

Friday, May 2

The Good Die Young

Season 1 • Episode 9

Two policewomen act as bait to trap an elusive stranger.

Monday, May 5

A Deadly Velocity

Season 1 • Episode 11

The rookies deal with a sniper while guarding a general.

Tuesday, May 6

A Bloody Shade of Blue

Season 1 • Episode 12

Two snipers shooting at anyone in a policeman's uniform make every cop a sitting duck.

Wednesday, May 7

Snow Job

Season 1 • Episode 17

A dope addict tries to steal $2,000,000 worth of cocaine from the police.

Thursday, May 8

Easy Money

Season 1 • Episode 23

A nurse's brother is involved with thugs running a neighborhood protection racket.

Friday, May 9

Crossfire

Season 1 • Episode 16

The rookies volunteer to be counselors in a camp for juveniles.

Monday, May 12

Three rookie cops adjust to life in Southern California.

Tuesday, May 13

Three rookie cops adjust to life in Southern California.

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