The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11: Release date news, time, streaming details and more

Created by Alexi Hawley, The Rookie Season 7 debuted on ABC on January 7, 2025. The Rookie is a police procedural drama with John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), a man in his 40s who becomes the oldest rookie in the LAPD. Besides his story, The Rookie shows the harsh realities of the lives of rookie police officers. The show boasts a gripping plotline and is a perfect mix of action, drama, and humor.

The hit series in its seventh season, was finally back from a brief break. After the hiatus, Episodes 9 and 10, aired on March 11 and March 18, 2025, respectively. The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11 titled Speed is all set to release on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9 am ET on ABC.

With a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Rookie Season 7 has to attract a consistent viewership. The Rookie Season 7 features two new characters Miles Penn played by Deric Augustine and Seth Ridley played by Patrick Keleher.

The recurring cast members of The Rookie Season 7 are: Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen, Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper and Richard T. Jone as Wade Grey.

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What is the release date and time for The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11?

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11 is set to release at 9 PM ET on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, exclusively on ABC. For those who miss the television premiere, the episode is available on Hulu the next day i.e. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Hulu subscription is available from $9.99/month and goes up to $18.99/month (ad-free experience). As High Potential is over, The Rookie Season 7 is shifted to the 9 pm ET slot instead of its usual 10 pm ET.

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What to expect from The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11?

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 11 titled Speed features John Nolan and Celina Juarez deployed for an undercover mission on a public transport where they find themselves in a hostage situation. While the rest of the team hurries to save their colleagues and rescue others from the bus, the trailer ends on a nerve-wracking scene of the bus losing control.

The synopsis of the episode reads,

"John and Celina find themselves in a hostage situation while undercover for a public safety initiative. Tim challenges Lucy's decision-making skills."

The trailer opens with John being given his 'first real undercover assignment'. After listening to the instructions as John and Celina proceed to take their seats on a bus, they find themselves in an unusual hostage situation. A man with a bag shouts,

"Listen up there is a bomb in this bag. Do exactly as we say or everyone dies."

As the team realizes their colleagues are in grave danger, they notify the bomb squad. However, the bus under hostage does not stop and loses control as shown at the end of the trailer. Celina warns the people on the bus to get ready for a collision,

"Brace for impact"

Meanwhile, as per the synopsis, Tim Bradford challenges Lucy Chen's decision-making skills.

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What happened in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 10?

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 10, Chaos Agent' was released on ABC on March 18, 2025, at 9 pm ET. The synopsis of the episode reads,

"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."

In this episode, three teen girls, Ava, Grace, and Charlotte were found stabbed in a park. When the investigation for the crime began it unraveled some shocking truths. As Grace survived the attack, it was revealed that the two other girls had pre-planned to kill Grace after luring her to a slumber party. The teen girls blamed it on an AI, Zuzu for convincing them to kill their friend Grace.

On the other hand, Chen uncovered some disturbing lies about Seth's cancer diagnosis, when she began a medical investigation into his medical history.

Meanwhile, at the station, raccoons caused a power outrage leading to a prisoner's escape. However, Bradford's quick action saved the day as he shot the missing prisoner.

When Chen informed Lieutenant Grey about Seth's lies, he ordered a fresh set of blood tests for Seth. Seth refused to give his blood samples and get tested and called it 'discrimination' which led to his arrest.

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