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The Rookie S7E16 — The Return

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The Rookie•Season 7•Episode 16

The Return

7.9/10 · 1,433 votesApr 29, 202543 min

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Terlesky

Written byMoira Kirland

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Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Melissa O'Neil

Melissa O'Neil

Lucy Chen

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Tim Bradford

Alyssa Diaz

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Mekia Cox

Mekia Cox

Nyla Harper

Richard T. Jones

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Wade Grey

Shawn Ashmore

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Wesley Evers

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Bailey Nune

Lisseth Chavez

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Celina Juarez

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Moira Kirland

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Nick Hurwitz

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Madeleine Coghlan

Madeleine Coghlan

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Amanda Mercedes

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Episode Summary

"The Return" is episode 16 of The Rookie season 7. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,433 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Terlesky and written by Moira Kirland, it aired on April 29, 2025.

Next: E17 · Mutiny and the Bounty Best of Season 7