🛑 Season 7 Recap:
Season 7 officially concluded on May 13, 2025, with a total of 18 episodes. The good news for fans is that ABC has officially renewed The Rookie for Season 8, which is also expected to consist of 18 episodes.
📺 When Will Season 8 Air?
The Rookie will not be part of ABC’s Fall 2025 lineup. Like Season 7, it will return as a midseason show, with new episodes expected to premiere in January 2026. However, no official premiere date has been confirmed yet.
📲 Where to Watch Previous Seasons:
While waiting for the new season, fans can stream all episodes of Season 7 on Hulu and Disney+.
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Hulu’s basic subscription starts at $9.99/month.
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Bundle packages that include Disney+ and Max are available for up to $29.99/month.
🔍 What to Expect in Season 8:
Season 8 will pick up unresolved storylines from the Season 7 finale, including:
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The fate of returning villain Oscar (Matthew Glave)
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The future of fugitive Monica (Bridget Regan)
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The evolving relationship between Lucy (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim (Eric Winter)
Series creator Alexi Hawley has teased that Season 8 will continue to develop these arcs toward meaningful conclusions — particularly for fans invested in the “Chenford” relationship and Monica’s manipulative influence.
🧑🤝🧑 Who’s Returning?
Expected returning cast members include:
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Mekia Cox
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Shawn Ashmore
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Alyssa Diaz
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Jenna Dewan
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Lisseth Chavez
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Richard T. Jones
There’s also a possibility that comedian Pete Davidson could reprise his role as Nolan’s half-brother.
