Fans are buzzing with questions about whether Seth Ridley was dismissed from the LAPD in The Rookie Season 7. Introduced as a new character, Ridley was under the guidance of Officer Lucy Chen. However, a series of missteps raised concerns among his training officer and superiors regarding his potential as a police officer, leading viewers to speculate about his fate within the department.
So, did Seth Ridley lose his job with the LAPD in The Rookie Season 7? We have the answer.
Confirmed: Seth Ridley Fired from LAPD in The Rookie Season 7
Yes, Seth Ridley was terminated from the LAPD in Season 7, Episode 10 titled “Chaos Agent.”
In this pivotal episode, Lucy Chen assigned Ridley the task of guarding a hospital room where one of three teenage girls—victims of a park stabbing—was being treated. This incident was part of a broader investigation involving Chen, John Nolan, and Angela Lopez.
During the episode, Chen witnessed Ridley meeting with his former oncologist, where he revealed that his cancer had returned. The doctor questioned why he had not returned to her care, to which Ridley explained that he was referred to a new oncologist outside the LAPD Insurance Plan network.
Later, Chen spoke with Luna, the wife of Sergeant Wade Grey, regarding Ridley’s new oncologist. Luna mentioned that Seth’s former doctor had a reputation for falsifying diagnoses for a fee.
Chen brought Ridley into a nearby hospital room, where Sergeant Grey and Sergeant Tim Bradford were present. Grey expressed concern over Ridley’s history of deceit during training. Before Ridley could defend himself, Grey interrupted, stating that his justifications were “lacking” and emphasizing that his health issues needed immediate attention.
Chen also requested Ridley undergo a blood draw to verify his cancer diagnosis, leading to Ridley becoming visibly upset. He accused Chen, Bradford, and Grey of insinuating that he was dishonest. They warned him that refusing the blood test would lead to his termination.
Despite Ridley’s attempts to negotiate, he ultimately declined the blood draw, resulting in Grey instructing him to surrender his badge and firearm. Consequently, Bradford and Chen directed Ridley to gather his belongings and exit the station.
