The Rookie season 6 episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

A still of the characters of the show. (Image via Instagram/@therookieabc)
A still of the characters of the show. (Image via Instagram/@therookieabc)

The Rookie season 6 episode 1, titled Strike Back, is slated to air on February 20, 2024. The premiere episode of the show will pick up from the events of the last installment. Notably, in The Rookie season 5, the team faced intense challenges, including a brutal ambush.

The events of the season saw Officers Celina and Aaron attacked and left as messengers with a cryptic riddle. Subsequently, it led to a series of chaotic events. Moreover, the season featured high-stakes action, with various characters, including Nolan and Bailey, Nyla Harper, and Angela Lopez, displaying heroism in the face of danger.

Ultimately, the finale culminated in a cliffhanger with a new villain emerging, leaving viewers eager for the next season.


When will The Rookie season 6 episode 1 be released

The Rookie season 6 episode 1 will be released on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 9 pm ET. Below is the release schedule for The Rookie season 6, episode 1, across different time zones:

Timezone

Release date

Release time

Pacific Time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

6:00 PM

Central Time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

8:00 PM

Eastern Time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

9:00 PM

Mountain Time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Greenwich Mean Time

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

2:00 AM

Central European Time

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

3:00 AM

Eastern European Time

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

4:00 AM

Indian Standard Time

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

7:30 AM

Japan Standard Time

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

11:00 AM


Where to watch The Rookie season 6 episode 1

The Rookie season 6 episode 1 will be available to watch on the ABC channel. Additionally, the preceding seasons of the show are available for streaming for viewers in the United States on the streaming giant Hulu.


What to expect from The Rookie season 6

The sixth season of the show will continue the story of John Nolan and his journey as a middle-aged rookie in the LAPD. Moreover, it will explore the complexities of his personal life and relationships with fellow officers while delving into various crime and justice-related scenarios.

Furthermore, season 6 will pick up from the suspenseful ending of Season 5, which left viewers with several unanswered questions. Fans are particularly eager to find out the fate of Aaron Thorsen, whose status was left uncertain at the end of the previous season. The new season is expected to explore this storyline, along with the introduction of new challenges and, possibly, new villains.


What is the returning cast for The Rookie season 6

The main cast returning for the sixth installment of the series includes:

  • Nathan Fillion as John Nolan
  • Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez
  • Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey
  • Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen
  • Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez
  • Eric Winter as Tim Bradford,
  • Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper,
  • Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune
  • Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers

The Rookie is a police procedural drama series that follows John Nolan, a man in his forties who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department. Notably, the show gained popularity for its blend of drama and action ever since its debut in 2018.

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