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The Rookie S7E12 — April Fools

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The Rookie•Season 7•Episode 12

April Fools

7.4/10 · 1,685 votesApr 1, 202543 min

Ranked #17 of 18 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byRyan Krayser

Written byAmanda Mercedes

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Melissa O'Neil

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Episode Summary

"April Fools" is episode 12 of The Rookie season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,685 votes, ranking #17 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Ryan Krayser and written by Amanda Mercedes, it aired on April 1, 2025.

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