The Rookies
The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department.
Where to watch The Rookies in United States
Philo
The Roku Channel
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About The Rookies
The Rookies is a 1972 English-language drama and crime series created by Rita Lakin. The cast is led by Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Bruce Fairbairn. It spans 4 seasons and 93 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
It was first aired on September 11, 1972.
- Created by
- Rita Lakin
- First aired
- September 11, 1972
- Last aired
- March 30, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (93 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
The Rookies cast & crew
The Rookies was created by Rita Lakin.
The cast features Georg Stanford Brown as Terry Webster, Sam Melville as Mike Danko, Bruce Fairbairn as Chris Owens, Kate Jackson as Jill Danko, and Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Lt. Ed Ryker.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Leonard Goldberg and Aaron Spelling.
Is The Rookies worth watching?
With 4 seasons and 93 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Rookies is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rookies
In United States, you can stream The Rookies on Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Rookies
Georg Stanford Brown
Terry Webster
Sam Melville
Mike Danko
Bruce Fairbairn
Chris Owens
Kate Jackson
Jill Danko
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lt. Ed Ryker
The Rookies — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rookies in United States?
The Rookies is streaming on Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Rookies on Philo?
Yes — The Rookies is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Rookies in?
The Rookies is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Rookies are there?
The Rookies has 4 seasons with 93 episodes in total.
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