How long does it take to watch all of The Rookie?

144 Hours for the 144 episodes aired so far.

When does The Rookie get good?

Right away. Season 1 averages 8.3, against 8.1 for the whole show.

What is the best season of The Rookie?

Season 2, averaging 8.4 across its episodes.

Where To Watch The Rookie

The Rookie is listed on Netflix.

Running
Since 2018
9 Seasons
145 Episodes
60 Min
Drama, Comedy, Crime

The Verdict On The Rookie

144 HoursTo Watch 144 Episodes

Hours You Watch A Day

8.3S1 8.4S2 8.0S3 8.0S4 7.9S5 8.0S6 8.0S7 8.2S8

When It Gets Good: Right away. Season 1 averages 8.3, against 8.1 for the whole show.
Best Season: Season 2, averaging 8.4.

Best Episodes Only, 10 Hours

Short on time? Watch just these 10.

S1 E16 Greenlight 8.7
S1 E20 Free Fall 8.6
S2 E10 The Dark Side 8.6
S2 E19 The Q Word 8.6
S2 E20 The Hunt 8.6
S5 E22 Under Siege 8.6
S7 E18 The Good, The Bad, And The Oscar 8.7
S8 E3 The Red Place 8.7
S8 E6 Burn 4 Love 8.6
S8 E18 The Bandit 8.7

Safe To Skip

The lowest rated, well under the show's 8.1 average.

About The Rookie

The Rookie is inspired by a true story. John Nolan is the oldest rookie in the LAPD. At an age where most are at the peak of their career, Nolan cast aside his comfortable, small town life and moved to L.A. to pursue his dream of being a cop. Now, surrounded by rookies twenty years his junior, Nolan must navigate the dangerous, humorous and unpredictable world of a "young" cop, determined to make his second shot at life count.

Next up, Season 9 Episode 1, TBA, airs January 6, 2027.

Highest rated episode, Season 1 Episode 16, Greenlight, at 8.7.

Find The Trailer On YouTube