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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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.
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
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.
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