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The Rookie's Eighth Season: High-Stakes Action in Prague!

1/3/2026

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*The Rookie* will premiere its eighth season on January 6, 2026, featuring John Nolan and Bailey Nune in Prague for an FBI operation.
The season will include high-stakes action and the return of villain Monica Stevens, who will assist law enforcement under scrutiny.
Nathan Fillion expressed enthusiasm for the international setting, while showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed ongoing storylines, including Assistant D.A. Sean Del Monte's political subplot.
The season will consist of 18 uninterrupted episodes and will air on Tuesday nights on ABC.

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Story summary

*The Rookie* will premiere its eighth season on January 6, 2026, featuring John Nolan and Bailey Nune in Prague for an FBI operation.
The season will include high-stakes action and the return of villain Monica Stevens, who will assist law enforcement under scrutiny.
Nathan Fillion expressed enthusiasm for the international setting, while showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed ongoing storylines, including Assistant D.A. Sean Del Monte's political subplot.
The season will consist of 18 uninterrupted episodes and will air on Tuesday nights on ABC.