Of Episodes Per Season _verified_ — The Rookie Number

| Season | Episodes | |--------|----------| | 1 | 20 | | 2 | 20 | | 3 | 14 | | 4 | 22 | | 5 | 22 | | 6 | 10 | | 7 | 18 | | 8 | 18 |

– 10 episodes (February – May 2024) Significantly shortened due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023. Season 6 was essentially a “half-season” with no filler episodes. the rookie number of episodes per season

– 20 episodes (September 2019 – May 2020) Full season, though production was slightly affected by early pandemic shutdowns (finale aired as planned). | Season | Episodes | |--------|----------| | 1

Note: ABC has not yet announced a Season 9 renewal as of April 2026, but if renewed, it will likely follow the 18-episode pattern. Note: ABC has not yet announced a Season