The Rookie Season 9 is filming its 150th episode, with Eric Winter sharing first photos as fans wait for answers after Tim and Lucy's kidnapping.

The Rookie Season 9 First Look Marks Episode 150 Milestone

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Eric Winter shared behind-the-scenes photos from a filming break, giving fans their first look at production on the show's milestone 150th episode for Season 9.

Eric Winter Shares the First Look at Episode 150 Filming

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The series currently has 144 episodes, so episode 150 will arrive after Season 9 begins instead of serving as the official new season premiere episode.

Episode 150 Will Arrive After Season 9 Has Already Begun

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Season 8 ended with Tim and Lucy trapped in a kidnapping story, making their fate one of the biggest questions heading into Season 9 now.

Tim and Lucy Still Face Their Kidnapping Cliffhanger

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Jenna Dewan does not appear in the new photos, but nothing confirms Bailey Nune is leaving, so fans should avoid treating her absence as proof.

Bailey Is Missing From Photos but Her Exit Is Not Confirmed

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ABC is holding Season 9 for its 2027 midseason schedule, while at least one crossover with The Rookie: North is planned for the season ahead.

The Rookie: North Crossover Is Planned for Season 9

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Want every Episode 150 detail, kidnapping update, Bailey clue, crossover fact, and release status? Read the full article for everything known about Season 9 now.

What Episode 150 Could Mean for The Rookie Season 9

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