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ABC Renews “The Rookie” for Season 9, Filmed Spoiler Finale

7/29/2026

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ABC renewed “The Rookie” for a ninth season slated for early 2027.
The cast filmed an alternate season 8 ending as a “spoiler” in case of cancellation.
The season 8 finale aired in May, showing Tim proposing to Lucy before the couple’s kidnapping.
ABC noted the series is in the top 15 network shows for adults 18-49, with the cast saying they are thrilled.

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ABC renewed “The Rookie” for a ninth season slated for early 2027.
The cast filmed an alternate season 8 ending as a “spoiler” in case of cancellation.
The season 8 finale aired in May, showing Tim proposing to Lucy before the couple’s kidnapping.
ABC noted the series is in the top 15 network shows for adults 18-49, with the cast saying they are thrilled.