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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.

Air day

16/10/2018

Season

1

Episodes

20

Vote average

8.1

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 junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.

Air day

29/9/2019

Season

2

Episodes

20

Vote average

8.1

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

Air day

3/1/2021

Season

3

Episodes

14

Vote average

7.5

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

Air day

26/9/2021

Season

4

Episodes

22

Vote average

7.9

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.

Air day

25/9/2022

Season

5

Episodes

22

Vote average

8.1

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 training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.

Air day

20/2/2024

Season

6

Episodes

10

Vote average

8.8

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

Air day

7/1/2025

Season

7

Episodes

18

Vote average

8.6

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, the unit faces a shifting landscape of political pressure, unresolved threats, and returning adversaries — including hints that corrupt lawyer Monica Stevens may not be out of the picture for long.

Air day

6/1/2026

Season

8

Episodes

18

Vote average

8.8

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.

Air day

6/1/2027

Season

9

Episodes

1

Vote average

0

Season

(The Rookie)

Overview: 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.

Countries:

United States of America,

Canada

Genres:

Crime,

Drama,

Comedy

Networks:

ABC

Year:

2018

Production companies:

ABC Studios,

Entertainment One,

Lionsgate Television,

ABC Signature,

Perfectman Pictures,

20th Television

Actors:

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Richard T. Jones

Wade Grey

Crews:

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