TV series · 2018 · Where to watch
The Rookie
Updated November 2, 2026
Never off duty.
The Rookie is included with six subscriptions in the US — DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Philo and YouTube TV — plus four rent-or-buy options. Here is the full list and the cheapest way in.
After a life-changing event, a small-town man pursues his dream of joining the Los Angeles police force. As its oldest rookie, he faces doubts from some senior officers while learning the demands of the job and finding his place among his colleagues.
- Year
- 2018
- TMDB rating
- 8.5/10 · 3.6k votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Comedy
- Length
- 9 seasons · 145 episodes
- Network
- ABC
- Rated
- TV-14
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How to watch The Rookie
The Rookie is included with six different subscriptions — DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Philo and YouTube TV — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $2.99 on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
The Rookie is still airing: the next episode (S9E1) arrives on January 6, 2027, and the services above add it the same day. There are nine seasons and 145 episodes to catch up on first.
Created by Alexi Hawley and starring Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter and Alyssa Diaz; it originally aired on ABC.
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Common questions
Is The Rookie on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Rookie is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is The Rookie on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Rookie is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and Hulu instead.
Can I watch The Rookie for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on DirecTV On Demand and fuboTV where one is offered.
When is the next episode of The Rookie?
The next episode airs on January 6, 2027 (S9E1).
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