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The Rookie – Season 7, Episode 16 The Return

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The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself; an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley; Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant's exam.
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The Rookie — Season 7, Episode 16

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Alexi Hawley

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Nathan Fillion

John Nolan

Mekia Cox

Nyla Harper

Alyssa Diaz

Angela Lopez

Richard T. Jones

Sergeant Wade Grey

Titus Makin Jr.

Jackson West
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Erin Konrad Collider Oct 22
8/10
I wasn't sure if bringing back Seth would be a good thing at the beginning of the episode, but The Rookie did a fantastic job not only redeeming this character, but also, illustrating how truly dangerous police work can be. Go to Full Review Joshua M. Patton CBR May 5
8/10
The Rookie shockingly brings back Season 7's most controversial character. Go to Full Review Jasmine Blu TV Fanatic Apr 30
4.3/5
The hour marks a “return” in more ways than one! Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself; an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley; Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant's exam.
Director
John Terlesky
Creator
Alexi Hawley
Executive Producer
Alexi Hawley, Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Terence Paul Winter, Rob Bowman, Bill Norcross
Screenwriter
Moira Kirland
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 29, 2025