The Rookie Season 8 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Ended: Monday, May 4, 2026
When does The Rookie Season 8 come out?
The Rookie Season 8 premiered Tuesday, January 6, 2026 on ABC and ended Monday, May 4, 2026. The season has 18 episodes.
In Season 8, John Nolan and the team are sent on a high-stakes international assignment in Prague before pulling them back into the evolving dangers of life in the LAPD. At home, the unit faces a shifting landscape of political pressure, unresolved threats, and returning adversaries — including hints that corrupt lawyer Monica Stevens may not be out of the picture for long.
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The Rookie Season 8 release schedule
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1. Czech Mate The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States. |
Tuesday · 10 months ago |
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2. Fast Andy When the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles's instincts are tested, and Tim takes on a new role. |
Tuesday · 9 months ago |
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3. The Red Place Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face. |
Tuesday · 9 months ago |
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4. Cut and Run While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Meanwhile, Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future. |
Monday · 9 months ago |
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5. The Network Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network. Nolan, Miles, Lucy, and Celina respond to a mysterious officer-involved shooting. |
Monday · 9 months ago |
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6. Burn 4 Love It's Valentine's Day, and the team is on the hunt for someone who is setting more than hearts on fire. Meanwhile, Celina thinks Miles' recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse, and she's determined to break it. |
Monday · 9 months ago |
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7. Baja Harper and Lucy go undercover in Baja while investigating the murder of two young women. Back in LA, Bradford and the FBI task force assist in the investigation, while Nolan and Bailey navigate their long-distance relationship. |
Monday · 8 months ago |
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8. Grand Theft Aircraft Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south. Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up. Meanwhile, the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect. |
Monday · 8 months ago |
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9. Fun and Games Mid-season finale Harper and Miles feel the weight of their recent mistakes, while Harper is tasked with training Miles. Nolan and Celina are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a familiar face. |
Monday · 8 months ago |
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10. His Name Was Martin Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn. Meanwhile, Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey. |
Monday · 8 months ago |
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11. Aftermath Lucy returns to work in the aftermath of the attack. Meanwhile, an unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case, and a familiar face helps the team track down a killer. |
Monday · 7 months ago |
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12. Spy Games The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal. |
Monday · 7 months ago |
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13. The Thinker Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members. |
Monday · 7 months ago |
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14. Tiger Bear A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. |
Monday · 7 months ago |
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15. Survive the Streets The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy. |
Monday · 6 months ago |
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16. Out of Time Nolan is put to the test when he's forced to protect a man he doesn't trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley's new position. |
Monday · 6 months ago |
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17. Dead Ringer Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child, while Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings. |
Monday · 6 months ago |
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18. The Bandit Finale The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy's leadership is tested, Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family. |
Monday · 6 months ago |
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The Rookie Season 8 FAQ
When does The Rookie Season 8 come out?
The Rookie Season 8 premiered Tuesday, January 6, 2026 on ABC.
How many episodes are in The Rookie Season 8?
The Rookie Season 8 has 18 episodes.
Are new episodes of The Rookie Season 8 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the The Rookie Season 8 finale?
The The Rookie Season 8 finale (Episode 18) aired Monday, May 4, 2026.
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