And in that moment, John Rookie—the oldest rookie in LAPD history—finally understood: the number of seasons didn’t matter. What mattered was that in this episode, he’d chosen to stop counting and start acting.
Starting in 2025, ABC transitioned the show to a mid-season premiere schedule (January start dates). This allowed for an uninterrupted weekly run of 18 episodes per season. Where to Watch
As of May 2026, has officially aired 8 seasons and a total of 144 episodes .
“You’ve got the instincts of a golden retriever,” she told him on Day 3. “Loyal, but easily distracted by squirrels.”
| Season | Episode Count | Original Air Dates | Status | | :--- | :---: | :--- | :--- | | | 20 Episodes | Oct 2018 – Apr 2019 | Completed | | Season 2 | 20 Episodes | Sep 2019 – May 2020 | Completed | | Season 3 | 14 Episodes | Jan 2021 – May 2021 | Completed | | Season 4 | 22 Episodes | Sep 2021 – May 2022 | Completed | | Season 5 | 22 Episodes | Sep 2022 – May 2023 | Completed | | Season 6 | 10 Episodes | Feb 2024 – May 2024 | Completed | | Season 7 | TBA | Expected 2025 | Renewed |