The wait for a new episode of Will Trent just got a little longer for viewers in the United States. ABC has placed the hit crime drama on a short break, pushing the release of Season 4 Episode 7 into early March. The show, starring Ramón Rodríguez as the gifted Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent, is currently airing its biggest season yet with a total of 18 episodes ordered—the most the series has ever produced in a single run .
While Episode 6, titled “You’re Not That Person Anymore,” aired February 10, 2026, fans will need to mark their calendars for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to see what happens next . This three-week gap has left many wondering what is coming up for Will, Angie, and the rest of the team when the show returns.
Will Trent Season 4 Episode 7 Official Release Date and Time
Will Trent Season 4 Episode 7 is scheduled to air on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on ABC .
The episode will run for its usual 43-minute runtime . For those who prefer to stream rather than watch live television, the episode will be available on Hulu starting Wednesday, March 4, 2026 .
This release pattern follows ABC’s standard strategy of airing new episodes weekly on Tuesdays, with streaming availability the following day.
Streaming Information for Global Viewers
United States: Hulu (next-day streaming at 8:00 AM ET)
Canada: Available on Citytv same day as ABC broadcast
United Kingdom: No official release date confirmed; past seasons available on Disney+ under the Star banner
Australia: Available on Disney+
India: Available on Disney+ Hotstar
Other international regions: Typically available on Disney+ within 24-48 hours of the US broadcast, though release times vary by territory
Viewers should note that unlike previous seasons which aired at 10:00 PM ET, Season 4 now airs in the 8:00 PM ET timeslot, moving to prime viewing hours .
Why Is Will Trent on Hiatus Before Episode 7?
ABC has scheduled a three-week gap between Episodes 6 and 7. This break is part of the network’s regular programming schedule. Episode 6 airs February 10, followed by preempted slots on February 17 and February 24 .
The February 17 timeslot will be filled by other ABC programming. The show returns to its regular schedule on March 3 with new episodes running weekly after that date without interruption. Episode 8 is currently scheduled for March 10, 2026 .
What We Know About Season 4 Episode 7 So Far
The seventh episode of Season 4 is titled “CALL PAUL” . According to the official episode description from ABC, the summary reads simply: “GBI Special Agent Will Trent uses his unique point of view to solve cases” .
While the network is keeping specific plot details under wraps, the title suggests a direct connection to Paul Campano, Will’s childhood friend from the foster care system who was introduced in Season 1. Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays Paul, who has appeared intermittently throughout the series .
The reappearance of Paul’s name in an episode title signals that Will’s complicated past with his former bully—now a strained ally—will take center stage when the show returns.
Current Season 4 Storylines Leading Into Episode 7
Season 4 of Will Trent picked up five months after the GBI attack that closed Season 3. The season premiere, “…Speaking of Sharks,” saw a figure from Will’s past escape prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a personal search that ripped open old wounds .
Recent episodes have focused on several ongoing threads:
- Will attending therapy and actively working on his mental health for the first time
- Angie’s pregnancy and how both she and Will are processing the possibility of becoming parents
- The return of James Ulster (Greg Germann), Will’s nemesis
- The reappearance of Will’s biological father
- Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) and Michael Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) recovering from their respective traumas
Episode 5, “Nice to Meet You, Malcolm,” aired February 3 and featured Angie and Ormewood tracking animal-masked thieves while Will and Faith investigated the murder of a matchmaking mogul .
Episode 6, “You’re Not That Person Anymore,” airing February 10, continues these threads as the team balances personal struggles with demanding cases.
Will Trent Season 4 Episode Count and Schedule
ABC has ordered 18 episodes for Season 4, making it the longest season of the series to date .
Season 4 Remaining Schedule (Confirmed):
- Episode 7: March 3, 2026 – “CALL PAUL”
- Episode 8: March 10, 2026 – Title TBA
- Episode 9: March 17, 2026 – Title TBA
- Episode 10: March 24, 2026 – Title TBA
- Episode 11: March 31, 2026 – Title TBA
- Episode 12: April 7, 2026 – Title TBA
- Episodes 13-18: Dates to be announced
With 11 episodes remaining after Episode 6, the season will continue through spring 2026, likely concluding in May or early June .
The Main Cast of Will Trent Season 4
The core cast returns for Season 4 with all main actors reprising their roles :
Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent, the Special Agent whose traumatic childhood and dyslexia never stopped him from becoming the GBI’s top clearance-rate investigator.
Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski, Will’s on-and-off partner and childhood friend from the foster system, now an Atlanta PD Homicide detective.
Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell, Will’s GBI partner who started as a reluctant ally and has become his most trusted colleague.
Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood, Angie’s partner at APD Homicide who continues to struggle with anger management and his past.
Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner, the GBI Deputy Director who took Will under her wing and acts as both boss and surrogate mother figure.
Bluebell as Betty Maria White Trent, Will’s scene-stealing Chihuahua who has become a fan favorite and key part of the storytelling.
Kevin Daniels as Franklin Wilks, promoted to main cast for Season 4 after recurring in previous seasons .
Gina Rodriguez as Marion Alba, the Assistant District Attorney who had a romantic connection with Will in Season 3 .
Betty the Chihuahua Continues to Steal Scenes in Season 4
The show’s four-legged star, Betty, remains an essential part of the ensemble. In recent Season 4 episodes, Betty’s instincts turned a routine neighborhood check for Angie, Ormewood, and Nico (Cora Lu Tran) into a critical lead on a dangerous case .
Betty, whose full fictional name is Betty Maria White Trent, has become one of the most beloved characters on network television. The dog’s ability to sense danger and comfort her emotionally complicated owner provides both comic relief and genuine emotional weight to the series .
What Makes Will Trent Different From Other Crime Dramas
Will Trent stands apart from standard police procedurals because it focuses heavily on the lasting impact of childhood trauma. The show does not shy away from showing how the foster care system failed Will, Angie, and countless others.
The series, developed by Liz Heldens and Daniel T. Thomsen, is based on the bestselling book series by Karin Slaughter, who serves as an executive producer . Unlike many book adaptations, the TV series has carved its own identity while respecting the source material.
Viewers connect with Will not just because he solves crimes, but because he struggles with everyday things. His dyslexia requires him to approach problems differently than his colleagues. His difficulty expressing emotions frustrates the people who care about him. He is highly successful at work but still figuring out how to be a partner, a friend, and a dog owner.
This balance of procedural cases and deep character work has earned the show consistent ratings growth across its three previous seasons .
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How to Catch Up Before Episode 7
With a three-week break before Episode 7, viewers have time to catch up on Season 4 so far.
All four seasons of Will Trent are available to stream on Hulu in the United States. Previous seasons are available on Disney+ internationally. The first three seasons are also available for purchase on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu .
New viewers can start with Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” which introduces Will, his methods, his complicated history with Angie, and his instant bond with Betty. The show rewards viewers who watch in order, as character relationships and backstories build across seasons.
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