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.

Where to Stream

1972–1976 Series 4 Seasons94 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

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

Thursday, September 4

The Assassin

Season 3 • Episode 12

Thursday, September 4

Time Is the Fire

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Friday, September 5

Blue Christmas

Season 3 • Episode 13

Friday, September 5

Dirge for Sunday

Season 1 • Episode 8

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

Monday, September 8

The Good Die Young

Season 1 • Episode 9

Two policewomen act as bait to trap an elusive stranger.

Tuesday, September 9

A Deadly Velocity

Season 1 • Episode 11

The rookies deal with a sniper while guarding a general.

Wednesday, September 10

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.

Thursday, September 11

Snow Job

Season 1 • Episode 17

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

Friday, September 12

Easy Money

Season 1 • Episode 23

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

Monday, September 15

Crossfire

Season 1 • Episode 16

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

Tuesday, September 16

Tarnished Idol

Season 1 • Episode 15

Internal Affairs investigates Gillis after his shooting of a boy trapped in a flaming police car.

Wednesday, September 17

The Wheel of Death

Season 1 • Episode 20

A sick little boy will soon die without a bone marrow transplant from his father.

Thursday, September 18

Point of Impact

Season 1 • Episode 18

Terry tries to find out why an old friend launched a seemingly senseless attack on a police officer.

Friday, September 19

Three Hours to Kill

Season 1 • Episode 19

A police captain undergoing surgery is held captive to gain the release of a prisoner.

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