what day does the rookie come on

The Rookie currently airs on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. ET on ABC , with new Season 8 episodes, and each episode becomes available to stream the next day on Hulu (Wednesdays).

When The Rookie Comes On

• New episodes of The Rookie Season 8 air Tuesdays, 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

• The season premiered on January 6, 2026 , and continues weekly through winter into spring.

• Episodes are available to stream on Hulu the following day (Wednesdays).

So if you’re planning your watch night: think Tuesday night live on ABC , or Wednesday streaming on Hulu.

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