The Rookieseason 7, episode 5 debuts Tuesday, February 4 at 10 p.m. on ABC, andScreenRanthas an exclusive look at what’s to come. Titled, “Til Death,” the installment will see the Mid-Wilshire division join forces withThe Rookie: Fedscharactersonce more, with Kevin Zegers’ Brendon Acres appearing in the trailer. The official logline for the episode reads: “The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler.”
InScreenRant’ssneak peek,Lucy goes to Tim for advicewhen she discovers that Seth has been dishonest on two separate occasions. After confirming that the rookie hasn’t lied on the job, Bradford reminds her that a third of the department fibs about their personal life (such as Smitty’s Olympic qualifications). He suggests that Lucy corrects his behavior herself, as staffing shortages, along with Officer Ridley’s current hero status, make it unlikely Grey will cut him.
Lucy Confiding In Tim Is A Good Sign For Chenford
The Fan-Favorite Pairing Has Reestablished Their Friendship In The Rookie Season 7
When speaking withScreenRantabout Chenford’s will they/won’t they dynamic ahead ofThe Rookieseason 7 premiere,showrunner Alexi Hawleyshares that “it’s impossible to avoid” the pair’s chemistry. Their interactions were tense in the episodes following the breakup, but Tim and Lucy have reestablished their friendship during season 7. The bet, which was eventually called off by Grey, allowed the former training officer/rookie duo to return to a more light-hearted dynamic.
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In a recent interview withTVInsider, star Eric Winter reminds fans thatthe couple didn’t split because they stopped loving each other.Tim worried he wasn’t good enough for Lucy after his past mistakes came back around, leading himto break things off. The final moments ofThe Rookieseason 7, episode 4 imply that Bradford wants to mend their relationship, but Lucy may need more time after what happened between them.
The Rookieseason 7 airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC and is available to stream next-day on Hulu.
The Rookie
The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force’s oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.
