Overview

• Season 7 of 'The Rookie' concluded on May 13, 2025, with unresolved storylines, including Tim’s proposal to Lucy and key villains walking free.
• ABC confirmed Season 8 will air in early 2026, maintaining the show’s midseason launch pattern to ensure uninterrupted episodes.
• The upcoming 18-episode season will see the return of Nathan Fillion and the main cast, led by showrunner Alexi Hawley.
• Notable plot threads for Season 8 include Monica Stevens’ immunity deal and Oscar Hutchinson’s ongoing story arc.
• 'The Rookie' achieved its best three-week viewership in five years on ABC and set a new streaming record on Hulu in February 2025.