'' The Rookie'' is an American

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television series created by Alexi Hawley for

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. The series follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the

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. The series is produced by ABC Studios and

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; it is based on real-life Los Angeles Police Department officer William Norcross, who moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the department in his mid-40s. ''The Rookie's'' first season premiered on October 16, 2018. On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 29, 2019. On May 21, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on January 3, 2021. The series premiere was delayed due to the

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. The pandemic also caused the series season to be shortened to 14 episodes. On May 14, 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on September 26, 2021. On March 30, 2022, ABC renewed the series for a fifth season which premiered on September 25, 2022. On April 17, 2023, ABC renewed the series for a sixth season which premiered on February 20, 2024. The season premiere was delayed due to the

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, which also caused the season to be shortened to 10 episodes. On April 15, 2024, ABC renewed the series for a seventh season consisting of 18 episodes

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2018–19)

Season 2 (2019–20)

Season 3 (2021)

Season 4 (2021–22)

Season 5 (2022–23)

Season 6 (2024)

Ratings

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rookie episodes

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