“The Rookie” Season 7 is finally here. Starring Nathan Fillion as the LAPD’s oldest one-time rookie, John Nolan, who joined the force at the age of 40, “The Rookie” is coming off of its biggest season yet, set to deliver a larger episode count after the strike-shortened Season 6.
It was once again an extra-long wait for new episodes after the series skipped the typical fall release in favor of a midseason premiere, but Alexi Hawley’s hit procedural is finally back. Alongside Fillion, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore and Jenna Dewan are all back for Season 6, alongside newcomers Patrick Keleher, Deric Augustine and Ivan Hernandez.
For everything you need to know about when and where to watch “The Rookie” Season 7, read on.
When does “The Rookie” Season 7 premiere?
“The Rookie” Season 7 premieres on ABC on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
New episodes are now airing Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET, moving to an earlier timeslot following the finale of “High Potential.”
The April 29 episode will air at 10:00 p.m., shifting back an hour to accommodate an ABC News special.
Season 7 Release Schedule:
ABC has only revealed episode details for the first four Season 7 episodes, which you can find below. We’ll continue to update as new episode details are revealed:
- S.7 Ep.1: “The Shot” – Jan. 7
- “Now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age, John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape.”
- S.7 Ep. 2: “The Watcher” – Jan. 14
- “The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, Celina’s instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies.”
- S.7 Ep. 3: “Out of Pocket” – Jan. 21
- “Ahead of Bailey’s return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela.”
- S7. Ep. 4: “Darkness Falling” – Jan. 28
- “Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney’s office where his past connects him to the team’s investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.”
- S.7 Ep. 5: ‘Til Death” – Feb. 4
- “The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler.”
- S.7 Ep. 6: “The Gala” – Feb. 11
- “It’s Valentine’s Day, and Lieutenant Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment, while John and Celina track down a missing girl. Later, the team sharpens up for a charity gala where multiple relationships come to a head.”
- S.7 Ep. 7: “The Mickey” – Feb. 18
- “On Celina’s last day as a rookie, John gives her one final test. Meanwhile, Bailey makes a new friend, and Lucy places her faith in Seth for an undercover assignment.”
- S.7 Ep. 8: “Wildfire” – Feb. 25
- “Nyla remains suspicious of Liam Glasser as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. Meanwhile, James tries to help a friend, and Seth makes a costly mistake, putting two of their own in danger.”
- S.7 Ep. 9: “The Kiss” – March 11
- “The team mobilizes to locate a suspect after a deadly series of events affects one of their own. Meanwhile, Celina takes on her first case with Bailey’s help.”
- S.7 Ep.10: “Chaos Agent” – March 18
- “John, Lucy and Angela investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls. Back at the station, the team experiences technical difficulties while managing a group of prisoners and a wild animal.”
- S.7 Ep.11: “Speed” – March 25
- “John and Celina find themselves in a hostage situation while undercover for a public safety initiative. While Angela and Nyla investigate the suspects, Tim challenges Lucy’s decision-making skills.”
- S.7 Ep. 12: “April Fool’s” – April 1
- “An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John’s T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.”
- S.7 Ep. 13: “Three Billboards” – April 8
- “When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for who’s responsible. Meanwhile, a car bombing prompts an investigation, Miles reconnects with an old friend, and John and Bailey assess their ability to adopt.”
- S.7 Ep. 14: “Mad About Murder” – April 15
- “Tim receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web. Meanwhile, Celina works to take down a popular podcast, and Miles helps update the department’s training videos.”
- S.7 Ep. 15: “A Deadly Secret” – April 22
- “Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing persons case connected to John.”
- S.7 Ep. 16: “The Return” – April 29 (airing in the 10 p.m. hour)
- “The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself. Meanwhile, an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley, and Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant’s exam.”
- S.7 Ep. 17: “Mutiny and the Bounty” – May 6
- “The team helps Skip Tracer Randy when his new love interest is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Angela and Nyla enlist their moms to help catch a con artist, and Wesley is threatened to drop a case.”
- S.7 Ep. 18 (Finale): “The Good, The Bad and the Oscars” – May 13
- “John and Harper work together to catch Oscar; Angela investigates a bank robbery; Lucy and Tim learn to adapt to her new schedule, and Miles’ first date takes an unexpected turn.”
How many episodes are in Season 7?
Season 7 will have 18 episodes.
Where is “The Rookie” Season 7 streaming?
New episodes of “The Rookie” will be available to watch live on ABC.
Season 7 episodes will be available on demand and streaming on Hulu the next day.
Seasons 1-6 are also streaming on Hulu.
Has “The Rookie” Been Renewed for Season 8?
No word yet on an official greenlight for “The Rookie” Season 8, but series creator Alexei Hawley recently told TheWrap he thinks the show could stay on the air for many, many more seasons
“My end goal for ‘The Rookie’ is ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’” series creator Alexi Hawley recently told TheWrap. “I would love that show to keep going for the foreseeable future.”
For reference, “Grey’s Anatomy” just aired its 21st season.
“We have done stuff this season that we’ve never done before, which, after 100 and something episodes, is great,” Hawley continued. “I feel like that show will go for a long time. People seem to like it and show up.”
