Tonight | The Rookie on Seven and 7plus: John Nolan Proves Experience Counts – The Rookie continues tonight as John Nolan brings life experience, determination and a sense of humour to the LAPD.
As the oldest rookie in the force, Nolan faces the challenge of keeping up with officers 20 years his junior.
However, his unique perspective gives him an edge.
With pressure building on the job, Nolan must rely on his instincts, resilience and humour to prove he belongs.
The Rookie screens Monday 29 June 2026 at 9.10pm on Seven and 7plus
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About the Show
The Rookie goes global. Brand new season of The Rookie drops Monday, 8 June, exclusive to Seven and 7plus.
The Rookie, 7plus’ most-streamed US drama, is back for its highly anticipated eighth season, available from Monday, 8 June, exclusively on Seven and 7plus.
Pulling in more than 6.9 million Australian viewers across Total TV during its seventh season, The Rookie has firmly established itself as one of the most talked-about dramas on television. In the upcoming season, the hit procedural broadens its scope internationally, with the LAPD team heading to Prague for a high-stakes global mission.
John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), alongside Detective Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox), firefighter Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Matt Garza (Felix Solis), find themselves working in Prague with criminal Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan) to take down dangerous terrorists operating both within the United States and abroad.
Back home, Nolan faces major personal decisions when Bailey is presented with a career opportunity in Washington, D.C.
With no option for a transfer, Nolan begins questioning whether he’s prepared to restart his career from scratch for the next chapter of their lives.
Meanwhile, fan-favourite couple Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) deepen their relationship by moving in together, while Sergeant Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones) is presented with the chance to lead the joint taskforce, a move that could place pressure on his marriage.
Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore) launches a campaign for Los Angeles District Attorney, supported every step of the way by his wife, Detective Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz).
The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sgt. Wade Grey, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez and Derec Augustine as Miles Penn.
The Rookie is created by Alexi Hawley and produced by Lionsgate Television in partnership with 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. Alexi Hawley, Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross, Brynn Malone, Moira Kirland, Bill Roe, and Jon Steinberg serve as Executive Producers.
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