But now you’re staring at your streaming queue, asking a seemingly simple question:
However, if you are about to start a binge session, that number is misleading. Here is the twist that confuses every new viewer. While six seasons have aired , the episode count is deceptive. Season 5 had 22 episodes. Season 6? Only 10 episodes . how many seasons are in the rookie?
Why? The 2023 Hollywood strikes (WGA and SAG-AFTRA) slammed the brakes on production. What was supposed to be a full 18-20 episode season was compressed into a tight, fast-paced 10-episode arc that ended with one of the show’s biggest cliffhangers. But now you’re staring at your streaming queue,
With Season 7 confirmed, the show will likely surpass the run of Castle (Nathan Fillion’s previous hit). That means by 2026, the answer to "How many seasons?" might be . Season 5 had 22 episodes
The short answer is (as of mid-2024), with a seventh season officially on the way.