Will Trent is back with new episodes in early 2026: Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on ABC on January 6, 2026, with episodes also available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Quick Scoop: When Is Will Trent Coming Back?

If you’ve been missing Will, Faith, Angie, Michael, and of course Betty 🐶, the wait is almost over.

Exact return date

  • Premiere date: January 6, 2026.
  • Network: ABC in the U.S.
  • Time slot: 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

So if you’re searching “when is Will Trent coming back,” you’re looking at the first week of January 2026 for Season 4’s launch.

What’s known about Season 4 (no spoilers)

Short version: Will is back on the job, but he’s not exactly in an easy, stable place emotionally.

Some key points that have been shared:

  • Season 4 picks up after the Season 3 cliffhangers, continuing the mix of big cases and personal fallout.
  • Will starts the season somewhat unraveled and working through deeper emotional issues in therapy, which brings a lot of buried feelings to the surface.
  • The season keeps the show’s usual balance of gritty investigations and warmer character beats.

A simple way to picture it: imagine all the trauma and backstory the show has hinted at finally getting pushed closer to the front while he’s still trying to solve high-stakes cases.

Who’s coming back?

While full casting can always shift a bit, here’s what’s been highlighted so far:

  • RamĂłn RodrĂ­guez returns as Will Trent and is expected to direct at least one episode again, likely the premiere.
  • The core ensemble returns, including the GBI team and Will’s inner circle, continuing the dynamics fans know from earlier seasons.
  • Kevin Daniels (GBI agent Ormewood’s partner character) has been promoted to a series regular for Season 4.
  • Gina Rodriguez’s character’s future is uncertain; producers have said they wouldn’t rule out a return but haven’t confirmed it.

Broadcast vs. streaming at a glance

Here’s a quick reference if you’re planning how to watch:

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Question Answer
When is Will Trent coming back? January 6, 2026 (Season 4 premiere).
Where can I watch live? On ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Where can I stream? New episodes stream the next day on Hulu.
What season is this? Season 4 of Will Trent.

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