Episode
The Rookie: Darkness Falling
Overview
Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney's office where his past connects him to the team's investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.
Details
- Series
- The Rookie
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2025-01-28
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Darkness Falling is Episode 4 in Season 7 of The Rookie. It aired on 2025-01-28. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 3: Out of Pocket
Ahead of Bailey's return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela.
Episode 5: Til Death
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.
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