The Rookies

The Rookies - ABC

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.

Tuesday, July 8

Dead, Like a Lost Dream

Season 1 • Episode 2

An investigation into rumors of police shakedowns begins to point to Willie, Terry and Mike.

Tuesday, July 8

The Assassin

Season 3 • Episode 12

Wednesday, July 9

The Informant

Season 1 • Episode 3

Thieves terrorize the police informant who incriminated them.

Wednesday, July 9

Blue Christmas

Season 3 • Episode 13

Thursday, July 10

The Commitment

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Thursday, July 10

Take Over

Season 3 • Episode 14

Friday, July 11

Covenant With Death

Season 1 • Episode 5

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

Friday, July 11

The Hunting Ground

Season 3 • Episode 16

Saturday, July 12

Time Is the Fire

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Sunday, July 13

The Bear That Didn't Get Up

Season 1 • Episode 7

Willie Gillis's career with the police department is threatened when he shoots an unarmed suspect.

Monday, July 14

Dirge for Sunday

Season 1 • Episode 8

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

Monday, July 14

Solomon's Dilemma

Season 3 • Episode 17

Tuesday, July 15

The Good Die Young

Season 1 • Episode 9

Two policewomen act as bait to trap an elusive stranger.

Tuesday, July 15

Angel

Season 3 • Episode 18

Wednesday, July 16

To Taste of Terror

Season 1 • Episode 10

A routine arrest leads to terror when the suspect's brother seeks revenge.

Wednesday, July 16

The Shield

Season 3 • Episode 19

Thursday, July 17

A Deadly Velocity

Season 1 • Episode 11

The rookies deal with a sniper while guarding a general.

Thursday, July 17

A Deadly Image

Season 3 • Episode 22

Friday, July 18

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.

Friday, July 18

Cliffy

Season 3 • Episode 23

Saturday, July 19

A Very Special Piece of Ground

Season 1 • Episode 13

A veteran officer loses his ranch to a proposed freeway, making him unstable.

Sunday, July 20

Rabbits on the Runway

Season 1 • Episode 14

A tattooed foot is the Rookies' only lead as they search for a runaway girl.

Monday, July 21

Tarnished Idol

Season 1 • Episode 15

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

Monday, July 21

Nightmare

Season 3 • Episode 24

Tuesday, July 22

Crossfire

Season 1 • Episode 16

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

Tuesday, July 22

One-Way Street to Nowhere

Season 4 • Episode 3

Wednesday, July 23

Snow Job

Season 1 • Episode 17

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

Wednesday, July 23

Ladies' Day

Season 4 • Episode 5

Thursday, July 24

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.

Thursday, July 24

Reading, Writing and Angel Dust

Season 4 • Episode 2

Friday, July 25

Three Hours to Kill

Season 1 • Episode 19

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

Friday, July 25

Eye for an Eye

Season 4 • Episode 17

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