Will Trent fans, get ready for a tense night at the hospital. The popular ABC crime drama is returning with a new episode that locks Will Trent, Angie Polaski, and Nico inside a medical center with a desperate mother holding a gun.
The show, which follows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s most skilled agent, continues its fourth season with a situation that pushes the characters to their limits.
Episode 14, titled “A Flag in the Mud,” will air on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The episode takes the action away from the usual crime scenes and places the main characters in a high-pressure scenario where every second counts.
When and Where to Watch Episode 14
The fourteenth episode of Season 4 is scheduled to air on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET on April 7. For viewers who prefer streaming, the episode will be available the following day on Hulu.
If you do not have cable, there are several live TV streaming services that carry ABC, including FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV. Some of these platforms offer free trial periods for new users, allowing you to watch the episode as it airs live.
The episode runs for approximately 43 minutes and carries a TV-14 rating.
A Look Inside the Hospital Hostage Crisis
The official synopsis reveals that a hospital hostage crisis will trap Will, Nico, and Angie. While they are inside, Faith Mitchell, Franklin, and Ormewood are outside trying to track down the shooter who caused the situation.
The teaser for the episode shows Will and Angie at Dr. Seth‘s hospital. One patient’s mother becomes desperate when her son is intubated and needs help. She picks up a gun and shoots a doctor, announcing: “Nobody leaves until my son gets help.”
Will works to calm the woman down, asking her to give the medical staff time and space to work on her son. Meanwhile, Angie and Dr. Seth take care of other patients inside, while Ormewood and Faith set up outside to help those trapped inside.
A Figure from Will’s Past Returns
Alongside the hostage crisis, the episode synopsis also hints at a larger story developing. A burner call warns that a figure from Will‘s past is coming back to Atlanta.
The show has been building on Will’s complicated history, especially his time in Atlanta’s foster care system. Season 4 has also been focusing on the disappearance of Uncle Antonio, so the returning figure could be connected to Will’s childhood or earlier cases that remain unresolved.
A hospital hostage crisis traps Will, Nico and Angie; Faith, Franklin and Ormewood hunt the shooter; a burner call warns that a figure from Will’s past is returning to Atlanta. – ABC Official Synopsis
The Main Cast Returning for Season 4
The core group of actors continues to lead the series through its fourth season. Ramón Rodríguez stars as the lead character, Special Agent Will Trent. Erika Christensen plays Angie Polaski, and Iantha Richardson is Faith Mitchell. Jake McLaughlin and Kevin Daniels also return as Michael Ormewood and Detective Franklin Wilks, with Kevin Daniels now serving as a series regular.
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How to Catch Up on Previous Episodes
If you need to catch up before the April 7 premiere, all previous episodes of Will Trent are available for streaming. Seasons 1 through 3 can be found on Hulu. New episodes from Season 4 are added to the platform the day after they air on ABC.
The show airs weekly on Tuesday nights on ABC, often leading into the sophomore season of High Potential. With 18 episodes planned for Season 4, the April 7 episode marks a key point in the season as the stories build toward the finale.
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