Overview

• Season 8 of 'The Rookie' is officially set to premiere in early 2026, maintaining its Tuesday night timeslot.
• The upcoming season will consist of 18 episodes aired consecutively without breaks to sustain narrative momentum.
• Season 7 concluded with major developments, including the capture of fugitive Oscar Hutchinson and Monica Stevens securing an immunity deal.
• Lucy Chen's promotion to sergeant and her new night shift schedule introduced new challenges to her relationship with Tim Bradford.
• Showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed that Season 8 will pick up shortly after the Season 7 finale to address unresolved storylines.