“The Rookie” Season 6 is here at last, putting the team back on the beat just in time to celebrate a landmark moment — the series’ 100th episode, which debuts on Feb. 27. Starring Nathan Fillion as the LAPD’s oldest rookie, John Nolan, who joins the force at the age of 40, “The Rookie” is based on a true story and has been airing on ABC since 2018.
It’s been an extra-long wait for Season 6 due to production delays during the WGA and SAG strikes, but Alexi Hawley’s hit procedural is finally back and ready to celebrate Nolan’s wedding for the 100th episode. Alongside Fillion, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan and Tru Valentino are all back for Season 6.
For everything you need to know about when and where to watch “The Rookie” Season 6, read on.
When does “The Rookie” Season 6 premiere?
“The Rookie” Season 6 premieres on ABC on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
New episodes will premiere on Tuesdays at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.
Season 6 Release Schedule:
ABC has revealed episode details for all 10 Season 6 episodes, which you can find below.
- S.6 Ep.1: “Strike Back” – Feb. 20
“In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey.”
- S.5 Ep.2: “The Hammer” – Feb. 27 (100th Episode)
“The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey’s wedding; meanwhile, Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Elsewhere, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test.”
- S.6 Ep.3: “Trouble in Paradise” – March 5
“Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon is more of a nightmare than dream when it turns into an active crime scene. Meanwhile, Tim and Celina partner up and must uncover the identity of a John Doe.”
- S.6 Ep.4: “Training Day” – March 26
“It’s Officer Aaron Thorsen’s first day back since the assault, and he’s tasked with a series of high-stress cases to determine whether he’s ready to work. Elsewhere, the team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.”
- S.6 Ep.5: “The Vow – April 2
“When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, John and Bailey must decide whether to let the child go to a shelter for the night or care for her themselves. Meanwhile, when someone from his past returns, Tim disappears and leaves Lucy in the dark.”
- S.6 Ep.6: “Secrets and Lies” – April 9
“Following their time as foster parents, Bailey has decided she wants to have a baby and forces John to reconsider their decision to not have children. Meanwhile, John and Celina discover a prison escapee whom they fear is out for revenge and race to find her before it is too late.”
- S.6 Ep.7: “Crushed” – April 30
“When two teenagers go missing, it is up to the entire team to find the girls and uncover the truth about their disappearance. Meanwhile, Lopez and Harper are on a different kind of investigation – the search for the perfect nanny.”
- S.6 Ep.8: “Punch Card” – May 7
“After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission.”
- S.6 Ep.9: “The Squeeze” – May 14
“Officer Nolan and Celina take on a special case; meanwhile, Monica enlists help to identify her attackers. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper discover a connection to the trail of crimes.”
- S.6 Ep.10: “Escape Plan” – May 21
“Sgt. Grey helps the team prepare for their biggest mission yet. Meanwhile, Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.”
Where is “The Rookie” Season 6 streaming?
New episodes of “The Rookie” will be available to watch live on ABC.
Season 6 episodes will be available on demand and streaming on Hulu the next day.
Seasons 1-5 are also streaming on Hulu.
When does the Season 6 finale air?
Season 6 has just 10 episodes and the finale, “Escape Plan,” will air on Tuesday, May 21.
Has “The Rookie” been renewed for Season 7?
Yes! Season 6 might be a short one, but the next is already on the way. ABC confirmed “The Rookie” will return for Season 7 with an April 15 renewal announcement.
“The Rookie’s” sixth season has been a big hit for the network. The sixth season premiered to an audience of 11.92 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms after 35 days of viewing, according to Nielsen — a 14% uptick from its Season 5 average viewership. Season 6 also scored the show’s most-watched episode in nearly six years.