When does The Rookie new season premiere on Mondays?

The Rookie's new season episodes are airing Mondays at 10 p.m. following 'American Idol' as of the schedule change.

What is the new drama series RJ Decker about?

'RJ Decker' stars Scott Speedman as a disgraced photographer turned private investigator in South Florida.

Where can I watch The Rookie episodes?

All episodes of 'The Rookie' are available to stream the day after they air on Hulu.

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The Rookie Moves to Mondays Amid Schedule Shake-Up

14 Jan

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Summary

The Rookie has been moved to Mondays, airing after American Idol.
New drama series RJ Decker is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 3.
The Rookie's season premiere saw an increase in viewership over last season.

The Rookie Moves to Mondays Amid Schedule Shake-Up

The popular procedural drama 'The Rookie' has been moved to Mondays at 10 p.m. on ABC, airing after 'American Idol.' This schedule change affects Season 8 of the series, with the remaining 15 episodes airing uninterrupted on the network. All episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu. The move aims to leverage the success of 'American Idol' for lead-in viewership.

In addition to the schedule adjustment for 'The Rookie,' ABC is set to introduce a new drama series titled 'RJ Decker.' This new show will premiere on Tuesday, March 3, joining the network's lineup alongside other returning series. 'RJ Decker' stars Scott Speedman as a private investigator.

The Season 8 premiere of 'The Rookie' has shown strong performance, attracting nearly 8 million total viewers within three days and marking a 6% increase over the previous season's premiere. Furthermore, the season opener achieved a record for the series' biggest premiere on streaming platforms, based on seven days of viewing data.