Summary
The Rookieseason 7, episode 13"Three Billboards,“aired on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 and featured everything fans love about the ABC procedural: moving character moments, a gripping case the LAPD officers are trying to solve, and some big surprises. The main storyline revolves aroundJohn Nolan (Nathan Fillion) wondering who is putting up billboards that insult himand also wondering if he and Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) can adopt a child. Like the rest of the season, this episode moves at a quick pace and lightens the mood with some jokes here and there.
Fans who have tuned intoThe Rookiesince the pilot episode appreciate the banter between the main characters and the chance to learn more about them as they work on each case.The Rookieseason 7, episode 13 is well-done and sets up the rest of the season.
What Happens At The End Of The Rookie Season 7, Episode 13, “Three Billboards”?
InThe Rookieseason 7, episode 13, “Three Billboards,“Nolan and Bailey’s meeting with a social worker is complicated by a billboard calling Nolan “dirty” and a bus calling him “corrupt.“At the end of the episode, their hopes and dreams of adoption are ruined when the social worker says that while they clearly care about each other and are good people, their jobs are too dangerous. They accept that they’re going to focus on their careers and Bailey says:
“Some people go their entire lives without finding their passions.”
Nolan and Bailey prove why they’re such a popularThe Rookiecouple when he says, “I found my passion and then I found you.” Bailey admits she’s having a tough time when she asks, “We do have a great life, don’t we? Then why do I feel so sad?”
Then, Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) and AJ have a serious conversation whereMiles tells AJ that Sean has been stealing from him. AJ knows about it and says, “I don’t leave any of the good stuff around where he can get to it.” AJ shares that he spent time on his own when he was a kid and that’s why he likes having people around now. AJ then offers Miles a high-paying job as his security detail, which puts Miles at a crossroads.
The main case ofThe Rookieseason 7, episode 13 wraps upwhen Lucy and Nyla (Mekia Cox) visit the main suspect Viggo Nash’s wife in the hospital and learnViggo was targeting AJ. Then, the action in the latest episode of thispopular police TV dramapicks up when a man shows up at AJ’s house and starts shooting. Sean was in on the plan the entire time as he’s in debt and he hoped it would look like a home invasion.Miles and Sean fight in the pool, and Miles saves the day. Nolan and his team show up and arrest the suspects.
Miles and Bradford have a heart-to-heart when Miles tells Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) he is considering taking AJ’s job offer because it would be a great life.The Rookieseason 7, episode 13 proves that this show excels when the characters have honest and relatable conversations with one another. LikeTalia Bishop (Afton Williamson) mentored Nolan in season 1, Bradford shows his kindness when he says Miles should continue on his career path. Bradford says"you’re a good cop… or at least you will be when I’m done with you.“Miles turns down the job and tells AJ:
“My calling is here.”
Attorney Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore) then shares with Nolan that he has made sure thatthe billboards that called Nolan a “dirty” cop were taken down.The Rookieseason 7 episode 13 ends by Wesley revealing thatthe serial killer Liam Glasser put the billboards up.
The other main plotline wraps up when Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) tells Rodge (Zander Hawley) that he has to go back to his apartment so their relationship has enough space to be successful, which shows her vulnerability and honesty. Lucy learns her friend Rachel Hall (Jasmine Matthews) has been pulling away due to grief because her dad passed away, which shows Lucy tries to be a good pal no matter what is going on. Finally, Bailey and Nolan try to move past their sadness about not being able to adopt, but it’s clear that this will continue to affect them.
What Else Happens In The Rookie Season 7, Episode 13, “Three Billboards?”
Likethe upcoming episode of another police procedural,Chicago P.D.,The Rookieseason 7, episode 13 has a lot going on. Besides figuring out the mystery of who put up the anti-LAPD billboards, Celina deals with relationship problems, and Lucy hopes to help her friend Rachel through a tough time.
“Three Billboards” features the sense of humor and action-packed momentsthatThe Rookieis known for. There is one hilarious scene when the social worker asks Bailey and Nolan about “the workdays when you didn’t almost die” as they are few and far between. There are also several scary scenes when the suspects keep throwing grenades at the main characters.The Rookieseason 7 proves the series is still asheartwarming as shows likeGilmore Girlsand the action and character growth keep fans coming back.
