The Rookie Number Of Episodes Per Season !!install!! Jun 2026

| Season | Years Active | Episode Count | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2018–2019 | 20 | Standard Debut | | Season 2 | 2019–2020 | 20 | Standard Renewal | | Season 3 | 2021 | 14 | COVID-19 Shortened | | Season 4 | 2021–2022 | 22 | Full Season | | Season 5 | 2022–2023 | 22 | Full Season | | Season 6 | 2024 | 10 | Strike-Shortened |

– 10 episodes (February – May 2024) Significantly shortened due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023. Season 6 was essentially a “half-season” with no filler episodes. the rookie number of episodes per season

– 20 episodes (Original run: October 2018 – April 2019) The debut season that introduced John Nolan, the oldest rookie at the LAPD. A standard network length for a new show finding its footing. | Season | Years Active | Episode Count

While network television shows typically adhere to standard season lengths, The Rookie has seen fluctuating episode counts influenced by industry strikes, network strategies, and the launch of spin-offs. A standard network length for a new show finding its footing

– 18 episodes (January – May 2025) Back to a robust order, though not the full 22. Included the introduction of new rookies after several cast departures.