– 18 episodes (currently airing / just concluded) (January – April 2026) Confirmed by ABC as another 18-episode season. This has become the show’s new normal episode count in its later years. Quick summary table:
Note: ABC has not yet announced a Season 9 renewal as of April 2026, but if renewed, it will likely follow the 18-episode pattern. the rookie number of episodes per season
– 22 episodes (September 2022 – May 2023) Maintained the 22-episode order, with the Chenford relationship arc spread across the season. – 18 episodes (currently airing / just concluded)
– 18 episodes (January – May 2025) Back to a robust order, though not the full 22. Included the introduction of new rookies after several cast departures. – 22 episodes (September 2022 – May 2023)
– 22 episodes (September 2021 – May 2022) Back to a full, traditional network season. This is the show’s longest season to date.
| Season | Episodes | |--------|----------| | 1 | 20 | | 2 | 20 | | 3 | 14 | | 4 | 22 | | 5 | 22 | | 6 | 10 | | 7 | 18 | | 8 | 18 |
Here’s a complete breakdown of The Rookie ’s episode count per season, from its debut to its current run. This is accurate as of April 2026. – 20 episodes (Original run: October 2018 – April 2019) The debut season that introduced John Nolan, the oldest rookie at the LAPD. A standard network length for a new show finding its footing.