‘The Rookie’ and ‘Game Changer’ to Crossover in March Episode

ABC’s police procedural “The Rookie” is set to feature a crossover with Dropout’s comedy series “Game Changer” in an upcoming episode titled “Fun and Games,” airing March 2 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST .

Crossover Details

The episode will include series regulars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez, and Deric Augustine as Miles Penn . Joining them will be Dropout CEO and “Game Changer” host Sam Reich, along with frequent Dropout collaborators Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, and Anna Garcia .

According to ABC’s official logline, Harper and Miles will be dealing with the consequences of recent mistakes, with Harper tasked with training Miles. Meanwhile, Nolan and Celina will respond to a robbery call at the Dropout TV Studios, where Nolan will encounter a familiar face .

About Dropout

Dropout, rebranded from CollegeHumor in 2024, has seen growing popularity, recently reaching 1 million paid subscribers and expanding its teams . The platform is home to popular series such as “Game Changer,” “Particularly Important People,” “Dimension 20,” and “Produce Some Noise” . Dropout recently debuted its first licensed series, the UK comedy “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” .

Availability

Following its broadcast on ABC, the episode will be available to stream on Hulu .

The Future of ‘The Rookie’

Season 8 of “The Rookie” is currently in production, with a premiere date set for January 6, 2026 . Nathan Fillion, who plays John Nolan, has indicated he envisions continuing in the role for another decade, potentially transitioning to a “soft retirement” involving occasional appearances and involvement in potential spinoffs , .