The Rookie Season 9 & North Spinoff Premiere Dates Officially Revealed

Published Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Abdullah Al-Ghamdi joined Screen Rant in August 2019 and is now one of the leading contributors of the TV News team. Having written over 4000 news stories in that time , with his work cited in Buzzfeed and TV Insider, he's always bemoaning that there's too many shows and not enough time. You can contact him at: aalghamdi@hey.com. The wait for The Rookie and its new spinoff is almost over. It is a tale of two contrasts for one of television's biggest procedural franchises. The Rookie season 9 is nearing its milestone tenth year on the air as one of the rare shows that has grown more popular over time, particularly with a younger generation of viewers. It will likely stay the course while introducing new characters and complicating some fan-favorite pairings. The Rookie: North, meanwhile, is the latest spinoff in The Rookie universe after the short-lived Rookie: Feds series. The upcoming procedural is led by All Her Fault and Insecure star Jay Ellis, surrounding the veteran actor with a new group of supporting characters and repeating a premise that has proved its longevity elsewhere. It was confirmed at this year's New York Comic-Con, with ScreenRant's Jordan Williams in attendance, that The Rookie season 9 premieres on January 6 on ABC. As for The Rookie: North, the new spinoff also premieres on January 6 at 10 PM, right after The Rookie. More to come...