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Rookie Season 8 Finale Hits 9.25 M, Spurs 2027 Spinoff

5/19/2026

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The Rookie Season 8 finale on May 4, 2026 attracted 9.25 million viewers—a 4% rise from the Season 7 finale—continued a three-week streak and earned a 2.1 rating among adults 18-49 over seven days.
The Season 8 opener on January 6, 2026 attracted 9.35 million viewers, the highest premiere since September 29, 2019.
The series will return for Season 9 in 2027 with spinoff The Rookie: North starring Jay Ellis.

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Story summary

The Rookie Season 8 finale on May 4, 2026 attracted 9.25 million viewers—a 4% rise from the Season 7 finale—continued a three-week streak and earned a 2.1 rating among adults 18-49 over seven days.
The Season 8 opener on January 6, 2026 attracted 9.35 million viewers, the highest premiere since September 29, 2019.
The series will return for Season 9 in 2027 with spinoff The Rookie: North starring Jay Ellis.