The Rookie Season 7 Episode 7: Release date and Time, What to expect, and more

The popular police procedural The Rookie Season 7 continues to engage viewers with its never-ending drama and John Nolan's personal and professional struggles. The show debuted on ABC in 2018, introducing Nathan Fillion in the titular role of John Nolan.

What sets The Rookie apart from traditional police procedurals is its story about a man in his forties who decides to become a police officer. This leads him to become the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), with Nolan ensuring he proves his skills.

Following the success and marriage of John Nolan and Bailey Nune in Season 6, the TV show returned for another chapter. The Rookie Season 7 brings back the mix of crime-solving, action-packed, and character-driven storylines.

From Lucy and Tim's relationship to Bailey's fear of her ex-husband Jason Wyler, the drama continues. The latest episode, 6, takes place on Valentine’s Day with Tim and Lucy struggling with their unresolved feelings while Nolan and his wife face trust issues.

Continue reading to learn more about The Rookie and its upcoming episode on ABC.

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The Rookie Season 7 Episode 7 release date and time

After watching the latest episode of the police procedural, many might be curious about what's next for the officer and his teammates. Fans will have to wait for a few days, as The Rookie Season 7 Episode 7 "The Mickey" is scheduled to come out on February 18, 2025, at 10 pm ET on ABC.

However, if you're watching the show from another region, the table below will help you out:

Additionally, for the fans who prefer streaming The Rookie Season 7 episodes, they are available on Hulu. The upcoming episode will hit the streamer a day after it airs on the ABC network.

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What happened in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 6: A quick recap

In Season 7 Episode 6, "The Gala," viewers are offered a dive into Valentine's Day for the police officers. The episode begins with Lieutenant Grey assigning Tim and Lucy a task that is anything but romantic. This forces them to work together despite having a complicated history.

After all, the responsibilities come first. Lucy and Tim's undercover mission leads Lucy to doubt if Tim is dating someone else, dignity, jealousy. However, Tim later confessed that he wanted Lucy back, while she was hesitant due to how they broke up.

Later in the episode, the entire team attends a charity gala, and Tim and Lucy end up inside a room. They even spent a night together. So, does that mean the beloved duo is back? Well, it's more complicated than it looks as Lucy pretends it meant nothing.

She feared another heartbreak might trouble her, so pretending it was nothing made things easier for her. At the same time, Tim didn't want to make things hard for them, and they both claimed it wouldn't happen again.

Meanwhile, John Nolan and Celina are working on a missing girl's case. Nolan also finds out that Bailey collaborated with a murderer and unintentionally became part of a crime. What hurt him the most was Bailey's decision to hide the truth, leading to trust issues between the couple.

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What to expect from The Rookie Season 7 Episode 7?

The police officers must prepare for another action-packed ride as they will solve a new case. As seen in the promo, the team finds a vehicle involved in an armed robbery, and despite them stopping the van, the culprits escaped.

The episode synopsis reads:

"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."

So, don't miss out on watching what's next for Celina, and will she be able to pass the test in The Rookie Season 7 upcoming episode?

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