The Rookie cast and crew participated in a panel at New York Comic Con on October 11.
Fans learned that The Rookie season 9 will premiere on Wednesday, January 6, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
Showrunner Alexi Hawley teased some major updates regarding the new season.
It’s time to suit up, The Rookie fans, because season 9 will be here before you know it.
As fans eagerly await new episodes, the show dropped an exciting announcement at New York Comic-Con on October 11. During a panel with showrunner Alexi Hawley, star Nathan Fillion, and other cast members, viewers saw a trailer for The Rookie season 9. They also learned that the new season will premiere on January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
“From L.A. to the Pacific Northwest, the call goes out Wednesday, January 6. 🚨,” the caption read on Instagram alongside the trailer. “Don't miss #TheRookie and #TheRookieNorth premieres on ABC and stream on Hulu.”
Fans immediately shared their thoughts.
“Hey so I’m not ok … how are we supposed to wait until January 6th after seeing this?! 😭,” one person cried out in the comments. “Yeah, NO, I don’t think I’m prepared for this MONSTROSITY. 💔,” another shouted. “Anything can happen when Rookie Nation clocks in. January 6 can't come fast enough. 🚔🔥,” a different follower added.
The Rookie season 9 will have a two-part premiere, picking up with Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) after their abduction.
Alexi also shared that one of LAPD Mid-Wilshire’s beloved members has an unexpected career development.
“[Richard T. Jones] is taking over the detectives,” Alexi revealed, noting his character Wade Grey’s latest move, per TV Line. “Spoiler.”
Well, we’ll definitely be marking our calendars after this!
