The Rookie Season 8 Episode Dates, Cast and Major Changes

The Rookie Season 8 full episode schedule, storyline updates, and star cast

The Rookie returned with Season 8 on January 6, 2026. The season features 18 episodes and follows a weekly release schedule with very few breaks.

New episodes air every Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.

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The Rookie Season 8 Episode Release Schedule

Episode 8.01 – “Czech Mate” (January 6, 2026)

The season opens with the LAPD working alongside the FBI and Interpol on a dangerous international mission set in Prague.

Episode 8.02 – “Fast Andy” (January 13, 2026)

A high-profile presidential visit puts Los Angeles on alert as Tim Bradford steps into a new and unexpected role.

Episode 8.03 – “The Red Place” (January 20, 2026)

Lucy Chen and Celina Juarez race against time to locate and rescue a kidnapping victim before it is too late.

Episode 8.04 – Title TBA (January 27, 2026)

Story details remain under wraps, but the episode is expected to continue developing the season’s main plotlines.

Episode 8.05 – Title TBA (February 3, 2026)

The episode is expected to push forward major character arcs and further shape the direction of the season.

The Rookie Season 8 Star Cast

Main Returning Cast

• Nathan Fillion as John Nolan

• Eric Winter as Tim Bradford

• Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen

• Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez

• Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper

• Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey

• Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune

• Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez

• Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers

• Deric Augustine as Miles Penn

Guest and Recurring Appearances

• Bridget Regan returns as Monica Stevens, playing a key role in the Prague storyline.

• Tru Valentino appears as Aaron Thorsen in a guest role this season.

• Pete Davidson may return later in the season as Pete Nolan, John Nolan’s half-brother.