The Rookie Season 7 Episode 18, titled “The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar,” marks the conclusion of Season 7’s 18-episode run. The episode airs on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET on ABC.
The episode is rated TV-14 (L|V), reflecting mild language and moderate violence. Fans can expect nearly an hour of drama and action in this capstone installment.
The release date and time of The Rookie Season 7 Episode 18
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 18 (“The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar”) premieres on ABC on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm PT.
New episodes have aired weekly without interruption since January, making this the finale of Season 7.
Where to watch and streaming details
After its live broadcast, Episode 18 will be available the next day on ABC.com and via the ABC app (U.S. only). Viewers can also stream on Hulu and Disney+ starting Wednesday, May 14.
Live-TV services carrying ABC include YouTube TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream. International audiences can check JustWatch for purchase or rental options in their region.
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What to expect from The Rookie Season 7 Episode 18?
In the finale, John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) chase down Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave), reprising his role as a fascinating but dangerous escapee. Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) heads up a tense bank robbery case, testing her instincts and leadership. Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) adapt to new schedules and responsibilities, while Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) faces an unpredictably comedic first date.
Showrunner Alexi Hawley teases an “epic” finish that “relaunches some storylines and puts Nolan in primal jeopardy." Talking about the cliffhanger, he adds,
“I would say it is fun and it is unexpected and hopefully will make people very excited about what’s going to happen in Season 8.”
Expect character moments of The Rookie alongside high-stakes action.
What happened in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 17?
In The Rookie Season 7, Episode 17, titled "Mutiny and the Bounty," Skip Tracer Randy becomes a Bitcoin billionaire and proposes to Chastity, his brother's girlfriend. After she is kidnapped, Randy's public ransom offer leads to chaos, but Chastity cleverly signals her location, aiding her rescue.
Meanwhile, Angela and Nyla, with help from their mothers, catch a con artist who defrauded Nyla's mom. Assistant DA Sean Del Monte faces gang threats over his son's drug use, leading to a violent confrontation and his withdrawal from the DA race. Additionally, Lucy Chen passes her sergeant exam but is assigned to the night shift.