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The Rookie – Season 7, Episode 12 April Fools

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The Rookie – Season 7, Episode 12

April Fools

Aired Apr 1, 2025

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An April Fools' prank on LAPD's social media leads to citywide chaos; John's T.O. skills are tested; Wesley is assigned a challenging case; Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.

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Oct 22

8/10

Although it was a little disappointing that we didn't get any more details about Monica Stevens being back, this episode's Purge violence creates a level of excitement that the show depends on.

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Apr 11

7/10

The Rookie Season 7, Episode 12 may be teasing viewers, but Chenford's future (and some of the other topics in this episode) are no laughing matter.

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Apr 2

3.2/5

It seems that The Rookie Season 7 is having some fun paying homage to some classic, fan-favorite films and concepts.

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Synopsis

An April Fools' prank on LAPD's social media leads to citywide chaos; John's T.O. skills are tested; Wesley is assigned a challenging case; Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.

Director: Ryan Krayser
Executive Producer: Alexi Hawley, Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Terence Paul Winter, Rob Bowman, Bill Norcross
Screenwriter: Amanda Mercedes
Network: ABC
Rating: TV-14 (V)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date: Apr 1, 2025