ABC Press

May 27, 2026

The Rookie: The Red Place (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26)

SATURDAY, MAY 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “The Red Place” (803) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26) Logline: Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 27, 2026

The Rookie: Fast Andy (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26)

SATURDAY, MAY 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Fast Andy” (802) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26) Logline: When the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles’s instincts are tested, and Tim takes on a new role. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 27, 2026

The Rookie: Czech Mate (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26)

SATURDAY, MAY 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Czech Mate” (801) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) Logline: The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 19, 2026

‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Finale Surges to Over 9 Million Total Viewers

Series photos are available here. “The Rookie” Season 8 Finale (5/4/26) “The Rookie” concluded its remarkable Season 8 on a high note, growing three weeks in a row and surging to 9.25 million Total Viewers, topping its Season 7 finale (+4%; vs. 8.93 million on 5/13/25) and earning its biggest audience in over three months (since 1/26/26), after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. Setting new records with its exceptional momentum this season, “The Rookie” finale earned an all-time streaming high for the series based on views over seven days on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Among Adults 18-49, “The Rookie” shot to a season high with a 2.1 rating over seven days. “The Rookie” season finale was the No. 1 most social scripted program of the night and the No. 2 most social entertainment program overall, behind only ABC’s “American Idol” on 5/4/26. In addition, #TheRookie was a Top 10 trending topic on X in the U.S. following its East Coast airing. Season T

Press Release - Ratings

May 12, 2026

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

On the heels of a successful 2025-2026 broadcast season where ABC dominated the multiplatform rankings among Adults 18-49, the network announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule today. For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series “The Rookie: North.” In the second full season where Nielsen reported on competitive cross-platform broadcast ratings, ABC tops the charts with four of the Top 5 programs, including “High Potential” (No. 1), “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 3), “The Rookie” (No. 4) and “Abbott Elementary” (No. 5). In fact, ABC claims 10 of the Top 20, with the addition of “Scrubs” (No. 6), “9-1-1” (No. 9), “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 12), “9-1-1: Nashville” (No. 14), “Will Trent” (No. 16) and “Shifting Gears” (No. 17), more shows than any other broadcast network. Among Total Viewers, ABC claims four of the Top 10 program

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

April 20, 2026

The Rookie: The Bandit (5/4) (Season Finale)

MONDAY, MAY 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “The Bandit” (818) (Season Finale) Logline: The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy’s leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 13, 2026

The Rookie: Dead Ringer (4/27)

MONDAY, APRIL 27 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Dead Ringer” (817) Logline: Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child, while Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 10, 2026

The Rookie: Out Of Time (4/20)

MONDAY, APRIL 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Out Of Time” (816) Logline: Nolan is put to the test when he’s forced to protect a man he doesn’t trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley’s new position. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 8, 2026

The Rookie: Survive The Streets (4/13)

MONDAY, APRIL 13 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Survive The Streets” (815) Logline: The team works together after Nolan and Celina discover a possible suicide that spirals into conspiracy. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 23, 2026

The Rookie: Tiger Bear (4/6)

MONDAY, APRIL 6 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Tiger Bear” (814) Logline: A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina’s temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

The Rookie

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The Rookie: The Red Place (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26)

The Rookie: Fast Andy (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26)

The Rookie: Czech Mate (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26)

‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Finale Surges to Over 9 Million Total Viewers

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

The Rookie: The Bandit (5/4) (Season Finale)

The Rookie: Dead Ringer (4/27)

The Rookie: Out Of Time (4/20)

The Rookie: Survive The Streets (4/13)

The Rookie: Tiger Bear (4/6)

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