While Season 8 has not been officially ordered yet (networks rarely order two seasons ahead at once), the chances are very high.
The show's longevity has made it the third-longest running drama in ABC history, trailing only Grey’s Anatomy and NYPD Blue . While an exact "final" season count has not been announced, showrunner Alexi Hawley has stated he doesn't feel the team is "anywhere near out of ideas" and would continue the series as long as the network allows. Current Series Standing (May 2026) Premiere Date Episode Count Oct 16, 2018 Season 2 Sept 29, 2019 Season 3 Jan 3, 2021 Season 4 Sept 26, 2021 Season 5 Sept 25, 2022 Season 6 Feb 20, 2024 Season 7 Jan 7, 2025 Season 8 Jan 6, 2026 Season 9 Jan 2027 (Est.) Renewed TBD Why "The Rookie" Keeps Growing how many seasons will the rookie have
As of now, The Rookie has aired for five seasons, with a sixth season announced. But how many seasons can we expect The Rookie to run? Let's analyze the show's performance and provide an estimate. While Season 8 has not been officially ordered
The ABC police procedural The Rookie has officially been renewed for , which is tentatively expected to premiere in January 2027 . As of May 2026, the series has completed eight full seasons, totaling 144 episodes. Current Series Standing (May 2026) Premiere Date Episode
The creator and showrunner, Alexi Hawley, has expressed that he has no immediate plans to end the show. Because the premise focuses on John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) being the oldest rookie in the LAPD, the timeline works in the show's favor.
As of May 2024,