The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8: Release date, time, streaming details and more

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8 (Image via ABC)
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8 (Image via ABC)

The Rookie is counted among the most popular shows on ABC currency on-air, thanks to the twisted cases that come up in every episode. The police procedural drama follows John Nolan, who becomes the oldest rookie at the LAPD by joining the force in his 40s.

The series has been going on for seven seasons and recently aired the episode The Mickey, which showcases Celina Juarez’s last day of being a rookie, while John and Bailey Nune get close to each other.

The eighth episode of the season will be aired on February 25, 2025, and will depict the team dealing with a wildfire. Here are all the updates you need about The Rookie season 7 episode 8.


The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8: Release date, time, and streaming details

The Rookie will be released on ABC on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 10 PM ET/PT. The new season premiered on January 7, 2025, and has since then dropped new episodes weekly without any breaks.

For streaming, the episode will be made available on Hulu a day after its linear release, i.e. on Wednesday. To stream the show, you need an active subscription to Hulu, which costs $9.99 a month for an ad-supported plan and $18.99 a month for an ad-free plan.


What to expect from The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8?

The upcoming episode, titled Wildfire, is going to focus on a real-world issue as the team deals with wildfire in Los Angeles. Amid the chaos, the story of the serial killer continues, as Nyla thinks Liam Glasser is involved in the murders.

The promo shows Nyla trying to gather clues from Glasser and telling her team to keep an eye on him. However, things seem to go south as soon as the officers enter the suspect’s home. Meanwhile, James Murray has another challenge to face, while Seth does something that puts his team in jeopardy.

The official logline for the episode reads:

“Nyla remains suspicious of Liam Glasser as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city; James tries to help a friend; Seth makes a costly mistake, putting two of their own in danger.”

What happened in the previous episode of The Rookie?

In The Rookie season 7 episode 7, Nolan’s marriage problems became the talk of the station. While the team tried to support him, Nolan was concerned about Bailey. She finally admitted that she had suffered emotional abuse in the past, which explained why she made extreme choices.

She opened up to Nolan and helped him understand her fear. The two then decided to move forward together. Meanwhile, Tim Bradford attended a veteran support group, where he talked about his recent breakup with Lucy.

He regretted their brief reunion, but the group reminded him that Lucy was just as responsible for their choices. At the same time, Tamara’s roommate’s boyfriend was caught handing out drugs. Rookie officer Seth Ridley went undercover to catch the supplier, but his overconfidence nearly got him killed.

Luckily, Tamara’s quick thinking saved him. Meanwhile, Nyla and James struggled with their difference of opinion about law enforcement. Nyla hated having to defend her job all the time, while James wanted to change the system.

In the end, they reached a compromise and agreed to work together. By the end of the episode, the team took down an arms dealer, and Celina officially finished her rookie training.

For more news and updates about The Rookie, stay tuned to Soap Central.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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