The Rookie Season 9 to Premiere on ABC January 6, 2027
Creator Alexi Hawley told ScreenRant at NYCC that season 9 could be the show's biggest yet in scope, ahead of its ABC debut.
The Rookie season 9 will premiere on ABC on January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. EST, the network's schedule confirms. Creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley said in an interview with ScreenRant at New York Comic Con that the new season might be the show's biggest yet in terms of scope.
Hawley told ScreenRant that the action level in the first two episodes of season 9 is epic and does not slow down afterwards. Production for season 9 did not travel to Prague, unlike season 8.
Season 8 ended on a cliffhanger, with Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen kidnapped after getting engaged. Nathan Fillion plays John Nolan on the series.
Background
In May 2026, The Rookie season 8 finale drew 9.25 million viewers and hit a new high on streaming. The season 8 premiere earlier in 2026 featured an international sting operation in Prague and was filmed there. The show has also featured a rescue mission in Guatemala, a hospital cyberattack, a mercenary ambush and threats from a biological weapon.
Quick answers
When does The Rookie season 9 premiere?
The Rookie season 9 premieres on ABC on January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. EST.
Will season 9 be the biggest season of The Rookie?
Creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley said season 9 might be the show's biggest season yet in terms of scope.
Did The Rookie season 9 film in Prague?
No, production for season 9 did not travel to Prague, unlike season 8.