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The Rookie season 9 is fast approaching, and Popverse has everything you need to know ahead of the next chapter of the popular cop drama. Airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu since 2018, The Rookie has amassed a giant fanbase, and we're here to guide all of those fans into the next Nathan Fillion-starring season.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #1: When does season 9 of The Rookie come out?

The Rookie season 9 release date is confirmed for January 2027, however, a specific The Rookie season 9 release date has yet to be pinned down by ABC or Hulu.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #2: Will there be a season 10 of The Rookie?

The Rookie season 10 has not yet been confirmed by ABC or Hulu. However, The Rookie season 9 was confirmed in April of 2026 and The Rookie season 8 was confirmed in April of 2025, so it is possible that ABC will confirm The Rookie season 10 in April of 2027.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #3: Where is The Rookie season 9 streaming?

The Rookie season 9 is streaming on Hulu, where The Rookie seasons 1-8 are also streaming.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #4: When did Lucy Chen leave The Rookie?

This is a misconception. Melissa O'Neil, who has portrayed the character of Lucy Chen ever since The Rookie 2018, has not left he series, and will appear in The Rookie season 9.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #5: Are Angela and Wesley married in real life?

No. The Rookie's Angela Lopez  and Wesley Evers, portrayed by Alyssa Diaz and Shawn Ashmore, respectively, are not married in real life. Their characters, however, have been married since The Rookie season 3.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #6: Why was The Rookie spin-off cancelled?

The Rookie's spin-off, The Rookie: Feds, was cancelled by ABC after 1 season in 2023. The Rookie's creator, Alexi Hawley, said the cancellation was due to several factors including "the consolidation of the industry, the economic impact of the streaming wars have had on different companies" per Deadline.

However, The Rookie is getting a new spin-off very soon, set in Washington State. The Rookie: North's release date has not officially been confirmed by ABC or Hulu, but it is slated for 2027.

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #7: How many episodes of The Rookie are there?

The Rookie has aired 144 episodes as of this writing. The Rookie's episode count per season are listed below:

• The Rookie season 1 episodes - 20

• The Rookie season 2 episodes - 20

• The Rookie season 3 episodes - 14

• The Rookie season 4 episodes - 22

• The Rookie season 5 episodes - 22

• The Rookie season 6 episodes - 10

• The Rookie season 7 episodes - 18

• The Rookie season 8 episodes - 18

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #9: Who is The Rookie cast as of The Rookie season 9?

The Rookie season 9 will feature many returning cast members from The Rookie season 8. The Rookie cast who are returning includes:

• Nathan Fillion as John Nolan

• Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers

• Deric Augustine as Miles Penn

• Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez

• Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper

• Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune

• Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez

• Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey

• Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen

• Eric Winter as Tim Bradford

The Rookie season 9 FAQ #9: Is there a Rookie season 9 trailer?

 No. The Rookie season 9 trailer has not been released by ABC or Hulu as of this writing. 

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