Melissa O'Neil

In part one of the two-part event, titled “Simone,” Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark (Niecy Nash) when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. “The Rookie” two-part event begins Sunday, April 24 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star as Simone Clark in two embedded pilot episodes of the ABC police drama “The Rookie” from eOne and ABC Signature. Her episodes set the stage for a potential untitled spinoff next season allowing the franchise to expand beyond the Los Angeles Police Department.

This week Steffi and Lisa are checking in with some former Canadian Idol contestants that have graced the Mirvish stage.

Officer Bradford (Eric Winter) talks to his rookie, Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil), about what happened to her and how she could look at her survival through trauma a different way. He also gives her back her ring. Watch 'The Rookie' SUNDAY 10|9c on ABC.