The 2026 Emmy Award nominations were announced on July 8, and The Rookie was nominated for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming.
The ABC drama’s social team reacted to the news with an exciting post on Instagram.
The Rookie season 9 premieres in the winter of 2027 on ABC.
The Rookie has a lot to be thankful for ahead of season 9.
It’s been a few months since season 8 finished on ABC, and viewers are naturally curious about any updates regarding the show. While future episodes aren’t slated to air until the winter of 2027, the show is celebrating a major win with a 2026 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming.
The news of The Rookie’s latest achievement dropped online on July 8, and it didn’t take long before the show’s social team reacted on Instagram.
“Congratulations to #TheRookie on their #Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming!” the caption read alongside a photo of Jenna Dewan (who plays Bailey Nune), Nathan Fillion (who portrays John Nolan), and Bridget Regan (who portrayed Monica Stevens until her character was killed off late in season 8).
As expected, fans were elated about the nomination.
“Absolutely deserved as always!!! 🔥👏👮,” one person cheered in the comments. “Congratulations. Well deserved to the best stunt team 👏👏👏,” another penned. “They kick doors, flip cars, save lives, break hearts AND look hot?? Emmy nomination was inevitable. 😂🔥,” a different follower added.
This isn’t the first time the procedural drama has been nominated for an Emmy Award in this category.
The show has received six Emmy Award nominations over the years, including nods for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming in 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The show was nominated for Outstanding Stunt Performance in 2025.
Congrats!
