The Rookies

The Rookies - ABC

ABC

Series

1972

Crime drama

Three idealistic rookie police officers adjust to the challenges of law enforcement during their first assignments in Southern California.

Where to Stream

1972–1976 Series 4 Seasons94 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Monday, May 6

Margin for Error

Season 2 • Episode 2

A veteran officer blames Mike for his partner's death.

Tuesday, May 7

Deadly Cage

Season 2 • Episode 3

Webster is asked to masquerade as a prisoner at the State Prison.

Wednesday, May 8

Cauldron

Season 2 • Episode 1

Willie and Terry are kidnapped and left in the desert with no food, water or hope of rescue.

Thursday, May 9

Blood Brother

Season 2 • Episode 8

Terry's cousin can't find a job after returning from Vietnam and is very embittered.

Friday, May 10

Frozen Smoke

Season 2 • Episode 4

Willie draws juvenile detail and struggles to deal with the emotional and psychological aspects.

Monday, May 13

A Matter of Justice

Season 2 • Episode 7

The man who wounded Jill Danko is not liable to prosecution because of a brain tumor.

Tuesday, May 14

Prayers Unanswered, Prayers Unheard

Season 2 • Episode 10

A priest is murdered and a nun is beaten in a poor neighborhood.

Wednesday, May 15

Code 261

Season 2 • Episode 9

A young nurse is raped in the underground garage at Memorial Hospital.

Thursday, May 16

Down Home Boy

Season 2 • Episode 11

Two hillbillies blame a country-western singer for the death of their sister.

Friday, May 17

Another Beginning for Ben Fuller

Season 2 • Episode 13

Retired officer tries taking charge of Ryker's investigation.

Monday, May 20

Three rookie cops adjust to life in Southern California.

Tuesday, May 21

Three rookie cops adjust to life in Southern California.

Wednesday, May 22

Three rookie cops adjust to life in Southern California.