The Rookie Season 7 on Hiatus Until March 11 Amid Cliffhanger

LOS ANGELES, CA – Fans of ABC‘s police procedural series, “The Rookie,” are gearing up for a brief hiatus as the show takes a break before airing episode nine on March 11. Following a dramatic cliffhanger in episode eight, viewers are left anxiously awaiting the fates of characters James and Kylie.

In the dramatic conclusion of episode eight, titled “Wildfire,” Tim and Lucy narrowly escaped death while responding to a wildfire in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a serial killer, Liam Glasser, used the chaos to strike at his next victim. As tensions rose, the episode ended with a shocking scene as a car drove by a community center, leaving James Murray (Arjay Smith) and Kylie (Maria Zhang) shot, their fates hanging in the balance.

As the show pauses for this crucial two-week break, it’s significant to note that episode nine, titled “The Kiss,” will pick up right after the brutal drive-by shooting. “The Kiss” promises to delve into the aftermath of the event while exploring new dynamics within the LAPD Mid-Wilshire team, especially as jealousy motives surface.

ABC has not officially revealed the reason behind the break; however, standard network practices often necessitate scheduled interruptions in programming. Such breaks allow for smoother production and timely season finales, typically occurring in May.

No new episode of “The Rookie” will air on March 4, as ABC will broadcast a special segment featuring President Donald Trump‘s address to Congress from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. This scheduling explains the temporary hiatus for the popular series.

When “The Rookie” returns, the investigation into the drive-by will be central, with hints suggesting that the shooter is linked to the Six Street Devils gang, who previously harassed Kylie. Also adding to the drama is Nolan’s witness account of the interplay between James and Kylie moments before the shooting, potentially complicating relationships and motives.

“The Kiss” will air on March 11 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by episode 10, titled “Chaos Agent,” set to debut on March 18. Viewers can expect the remainder of season 7 to follow a consistent weekly release schedule as the show’s arc unfolds toward its finale on May 13.

As audiences await the impending episodes, the intense cliffhanger has undoubtedly heightened anticipation for what is next for the characters of “The Rookie.”