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It was in 2018 when ABC released The Rookie Season 1, offering a fresh tale of a man in his 40s who doesn't shy away from joining the LAPD a little late in his life. After handling multiple challenges, Nolan finally becomes a rookie and gradually proves his ability to fight crime.
Interestingly, The Rookie is inspired by the true story of a real LAPD officer who joined the force later in life. Over time, Nolan climbs the ranks, eventually becoming a training officer himself, guiding new recruits with the same compassion and grit that helped him survive his own early days.
The show gained popularity among fans, resulting in six triumphant seasons, with the seventh one currently ongoing on the network. Season 7 only has 18 episodes, and only two are left until the finale episode.
So if you've been wondering about when to watch The Rookie Season 7 Episode 16, then note that it has been scheduled for April 29, 2025. It will continue the storyline of Nolan facing both personal and professional challenges.
In the latest episode, the officer had to deal with a case surrounding his son's ex-fiancée as she went missing, followed by a stalker's truth coming to light. Keep reading for more details on the show's next episode.
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 16 release date and streaming details
After watching how Abigail's case unfolds in Episode 15, fans and viewers might wonder what's next for Nolan and whether he'll face more such people from his past. Well, you don't have to wait for very long as The Rookie Season 7 Episode 16 is titled "The Return" and will air on April 29, 2025, on ABC at 9 pm ET.
However, for those watching the ABC show from a different region, here's a table to help you find out the release time:
New episodes of The Rookie are also available to stream on Hulu, but they are made available a day after the live broadcast. Other streaming options include fuboTV and Philo.
Also Read: The Rookie Season 7 Episode 15 recap: Abigail’s creepy documentary leads her into danger
What to expect from The Rookie Season 7 Episode 16?
The Rookie is really good at blending crime investigation and emotional drama, and fans can expect the same in the upcoming episode of Season 7. The squad will encounter a familiar face, someone they might not have expected to show up and that too, for redemption.
The Season 7 Episode 16 synopsis reads:
"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."
So, who's exactly returning in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 16? Turns out it's Seth Ridley who will be seen joining the FTO (Field Training Officer) program, and that makes everyone uneasy. Since Lucy had a bad experience with him, she'll definitely warn others to stay alert as Ridley is back.
As seen in the promo, even Nolan, who’s usually calm and supportive, gets strict with Ridley, saying he won’t trust a word he says. Other officers like Tim just hope Ridley gets kicked out before he causes any serious harm.
What happened in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 15: A quick recap
In The Rookie Season 7 Episode 15, John Nolan is drawn into a very personal and creepy case about Abigail Tierney, his son's ex-fiancée. Abigail had once been a close friend of the family and was pursuing a career in documentary work.
Her current project took her to an old psychiatric hospital that had a bloody history of serial killers and outlawed experiments. With no funds and few remaining friends in the film business, she joined forces with Carl Ditweiler, an ex-hospital attendant who grew perilously fixated on her.
Matters came to a sinister head when Abigail inexplicably disappeared while on set, and the police at first thought she simply skipped town — until they found Carl's unsettling shrine to her, raising very red flags. As Nolan's team and he reopened the case, they collaborated with a group of ghost hunters on YouTube and made the frightful discovery.
Abigail was alive, locked away in the hospital's secret compartment for two weeks. She had been sustained on stale foods and water, but the water was tainted with residual chemicals from clandestine mind control experiments formerly carried out there. These medications induced severe hallucinations not just in Abigail, but also in officers Tim and Lucy, who were subsequently subjected to the same infected environment.
The hospital's history, previously waved away as a conspiracy theory, proved to be gruesomely real. The further they investigated, the more the truth twisted. Abigail knew her vanishing wasn't an accident — Carl had attempted to murder her on Meg Davison's orders, a crooked film director. Davison had discovered the hospital's dark secrets and exploited them to operate a profitable scam, drugging rich patients and taking control of their fortunes through coercive conservatorship.
Abigail had been warned by Bob, a private eye who was subsequently murdered for knowing too much. With courage and determination, Abigail turned the tables and exposed Davison’s crimes.
Ultimately, Abigail decided to take back her voice and speak for herself, instead of allowing the documentary team to do it for her. The hospital, heavy with trauma and secrets, was laid bare at last, but its creepy legacy remained.
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