The Rookie: The Return (ABC, Tuesday, April 29, 2025)

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“The Rookie” is back this Tuesday with an episode called “The Return,” and it looks like someone from the past might be stirring up trouble. A familiar face reappears, seemingly wanting to prove they’ve changed, but trust isn’t easily earned in police work. The team faces that tricky situation: do they offer a second chance, or protect themselves from potential fallout? It’ll be interesting to see which path they choose.

Elsewhere, Officer Wesley Evers gets caught in the crosshairs of an online influencer. For reasons not yet clear, this influencer directs their followers towards Wesley, making his already stressful job even more difficult. It’s a very modern problem – handling public opinion when everything you do is under a microscope.

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Meanwhile, there’s also a nice moment showing Tim Bradford stepping up to help Lucy Chen study for her sergeant’s exam. It’s a bit of teamwork and support shining through the usual drama. See how everything plays out in “The Return,” this Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET on ABC.

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Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.