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The Rookie season 7: Officer Celina Juarez amazing journey from rookie to cop

4 TV crime dramas to watch tonight (and 2 to skip)

Detective Nyla Harper under suspicion: A kiss, a shooting, and a death in The Rookie?

The Rookie isn't new tonight, but it will return soon (March 4, 2025)

THE ROOKIE - ÒWildfireÓ - 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. TUESDAY, FEB. 25 ( 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
MEKIA COX

The Rookie season 7 is taking a break: How long for?

The Rookie is redefining strong female lead in law enforcement TV

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe WatcherÓ - The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, CelinaÕs instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ

Don't forget The Rookie moves to an earlier timeslot tonight (Feb. 18, 2025)

THE ROOKIE - Key Art. (Disney)

Cops with hearts: Love takes center stage in The Rookie

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe ShotÓ - 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. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ

The Rookie season 7 is on the move to a better timeslot

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe ShotÓ - 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. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.
ERIC WINTER, MELISSA OÕNEIL

Things are looking steamy for Chenford in The Rookie season 7, episode 6 (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ, JENNA DEWAN

Bailey's life is on the line in The Rookie season 7, episode 5 (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - ÒDouble DownÓ Ð Officer John NolanÕs is once again face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind, and she wants him to know sheÕs not done with him yet. Meanwhile, officers Bradford and Chen work undercover with Detective Lopez and the Las Vegas Police Department to arrest leaders of a major criminal enterprise on the season premiere episode of ÒThe Rookie,Ó SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)
ERIC WINTER, MELISSA O'NEIL

What Does Rachel Hall's Return Mean for Chenford in The Rookie?

THE ROOKIE - ÒSimoneÓ Ð Officer Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station on an all-new episode of ÒThe Rookie,Ó SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)
ALYSSA DIAZ, MEKIA COX

A serial killer on the loose in The Rookie season 7, episode 4 (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe WatcherÓ - The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, CelinaÕs instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing)
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ

Someone is at Nolan's house in The Rookie season 7, episode 3 (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe ShotÓ - 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. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ

Nolan observes Juarez's decisions in The Rookie season 7, episode 2 (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - "Punch Card" - After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission. TUESDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC.(DISNEY/Raymond Liu)
TRU VALENTINO, ERIC WINTER

The Rookie season 7 wrote out Aaron Thorsen, and here's how

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe ShotÓ - 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. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.
NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ

How to watch The Rookie season 7 premiere live online

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION

New rookies join the team in The Rookie season 7 premiere (Preview)

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
TRU VALENTINO, ALYSSA DIAZ, RICHARD T. JONES, LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION

The Rookie Season 7 will not premiere in September 2024 (and we have a long wait)

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
RICHARD T. JONES

There's a wait for The Rookie Season 7, and it gives us time to catch up

THE ROOKIE - "Punch Card" - After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission. TUESDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC.(DISNEY/Raymond Liu)
TRU VALENTINO, ERIC WINTER

The Rookie star not returning for Season 7 (get the details)

THE ROOKIE - “In the Line of Fire” – Officer Nolan and officer Chen report to a structure fire and suspect that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Meanwhile, after witnessing a sniper shooting, the team searches for the shooter and discovers that the perpetrator has a connection to one of their own, on an all-new episode of “The Rookie SUNDAY, OCT. 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)
MELISSA O’NEIL, NATHAN FILLION, MEKIA COX, ERIC WINTER, RICHARD T. JONES

The Rookie stars have a fun idea for a spin-off series (and we're in!)

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
RICHARD T. JONES

The Rookie showrunner confirmed episode length of Season 7 (and standalone events)

THE ROOKIE - ÒA Hole in the WorldÓ - The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings which leads them to a discovery that hits close to home with one of their own. Meanwhile, Lucy and TimÕs relationship is put to the test as they begin to feel the hard hours of their jobs. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/John Fleenor)
LISSETH CHAVEZ, MELISSA O'NEIL

The Rookie isn't back in June 2024, and we have a long wait on our hands

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
TRU VALENTINO, ALYSSA DIAZ, RICHARD T. JONES, LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION

The Rookie Season 7 is delayed to 2025 (and this could be a good thing)

THE ROOKIE - ÒStrike BackÓ - In the aftermath of the assaults in the explosive season five finale, the team must now try to understand why they were targeted and if there is a bigger plan in place. Meanwhile, Nolan must survive his last shift before his wedding to Bailey. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION

No, there isn't a new episode of The Rookie on tonight, and we won't get new episodes in 2024

THE ROOKIE - "Punch Card" - After a mafia-related mass casualty, the team is tasked to keep the peace at the hospital. Lucy and Celina work together to investigate the suspects behind the attack. Meanwhile, Tim and Aaron embark on a metro ops mission. TUESDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC.(DISNEY/Raymond Liu)
TRU VALENTINO, ERIC WINTER

It's an explosive hour coming in The Rookie Season 6 finale (how to watch)

THE ROOKIE - ÒThe HammerÓ The team comes together to celebrate John and BaileyÕs wedding; meanwhile, Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Elsewhere, Lucy and TimÕs relationship is put to the test. TUESDAY, FEB. 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Raymond Liu)
RICHARD T. JONES, NATHAN FILLION, JENNA DEWAN

Jenna Dewan's pregnancy has not been written into The Rookie Season 6, but why?