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The Rookie

★ 8.5 2018-10-16

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

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Returning Series 9 seasons · 145 episodes Next: S9E1 on 2027-01-06

Seasons

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Season 1

20 episodes · 2018-10-16

A life-changing incident pushes a 45-year-old man to chase his dream of becoming a cop. But he must prove himself to his LAPD superiors to make the cut.

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Season 2

20 episodes · 2019-09-29

Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his ...

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Season 3

14 episodes · 2021-01-03

As their training comes to an end, Nolan and his fellow rookies on the force must navigate complex professional and personal challenges.

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Season 4

22 episodes · 2021-09-26

Officer Nolan and the squad at the LAPD face their biggest challenges yet as they solve complex crimes involving their own team.

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Season 5

22 episodes · 2022-09-25

John Nolan becomes a training officer, mentoring his new rookie, Celina Juarez, and navigating the challenges of his new role while his relationship with Bailey evolves.

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Season 6

10 episodes · 2024-02-20

John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nearing the end of his train...

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Season 7

18 episodes · 2025-01-07

John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape.

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Season 8

18 episodes · 2026-01-06

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, t...

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Season 9

1 episode · 2027-01-06

Not yet aired