The Rookies (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1972, The Rookies is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Rookies stars Georg Stanford Brown as Terry Webster, Sam Melville as Mike Danko, Michael Ontkean as Willie Gillis and Bruce Fairbairn as Chris Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Rookies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rookies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rookies tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rookies (1972)?
- In US, The Rookies is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rookies worth watching?
- The Rookies holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rookies?
- The Rookies stars Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Bruce Fairbairn and Kate Jackson.
- When was The Rookies released?
- The Rookies was released in 1972.