When did The Rookie Season 1 Episode 1 air?
The Rookie Season 1 Episode 1 aired on October 16, 2018 at 10 PM ET.


Never off duty.
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a police officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. Throw in a workplace romance, a hostage situation, and some tough love from their new training officers, and the latest Los Angeles police rookie class has an uphill battle ahead of them.
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The Rookie Season 1 Episode 1 aired on October 16, 2018 at 10 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 43 minutes.
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