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The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 7

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Every episode of The Rookie Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 7!

The Best Episodes of The Rookie Season 7

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As...

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  1. Background image for The Shot
    9.0/10(300 votes)

    #1 - The Shot

    S7:E1

    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.

    Director:Alexi Hawley
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  2. Background image for The Watcher
    8.8/10(57 votes)

    #2 - The Watcher

    S7:E2

    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.

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  3. Background image for Out of Pocket
    9.1/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Out of Pocket

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writer:Jenny Lynn
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  4. Background image for Darkness Falling
    9.0/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Darkness Falling

    S7:E4

    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.

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  5. Background image for Til Death
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Til Death

    S7:E5

    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.

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  6. Background image for The Gala
    9.1/10(42 votes)

    #6 - The Gala

    S7:E6

    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.

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  8. Background image for The Mickey
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    #7 - The Mickey

    S7:E7

    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.

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  9. Background image for Wildfire
    9.4/10(58 votes)

    #8 - Wildfire

    S7:E8

    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.

    Director:Michael Goi
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  10. Background image for The Kiss
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    #9 - The Kiss

    S7:E9

    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.

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  11. Background image for Chaos Agent
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Chaos Agent

    S7:E10

    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.

    Director:Tasha Smith
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  12. Background image for Speed
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Speed

    S7:E11

    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.

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  13. Background image for April Fools
    9.2/10(55 votes)

    #12 - April Fools

    S7:E12

    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.

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  14. Background image for Three Billboards
    8.8/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Three Billboards

    S7:E13

    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.

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  15. Background image for Mad About Murder
    8.8/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Mad About Murder

    S7:E14

    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.

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  16. Background image for A Deadly Secret
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #15 - A Deadly Secret

    S7:E15

    Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person's case connected to John.

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  17. Background image for The Return
    9.3/10(31 votes)

    #16 - The Return

    S7:E16

    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.

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  18. Background image for Mutiny and the Bounty
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Mutiny and the Bounty

    S7:E17

    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.

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  19. Background image for The Good, The Bad & The Oscar
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #18 - The Good, The Bad & The Oscar

    S7:E18

    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.

    Director:Bill Roe
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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Shot" is the best rated episode of "The Rookie" season 7. It scored 9/10 based on 300 votes. Directed by Alexi Hawley and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 1/7/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Watcher".