ABC will not bring Will Trent back this fall as part of its 2025 lineup. Despite the show's renewal for a fourth season, the network has not announced a firm premiere date for Will Trent Season 4. Industry reports indicate the series is slated for a midseason return, with January 2026 widely anticipated as the likely window.
The show was renewed for Season 4 in April 2024. In August 2025, ABC released its fall schedule and did not include Will Trent on the lineup, choosing instead to place the series in midseason along with The Rookie. The move continues a pattern from the previous season, when the network held both Will Trent and The Rookie for midseason debuts rather than a fall premiere.
Fans can currently catch the first three seasons on Hulu and Disney+, and full seasons or individual episodes remain available for purchase on Amazon.
No official premiere date has been announced, but midseason return is expected; January 2026 is the target window as ABC reorganizes its schedule. The network is prioritizing a staggered rollout for its drama lineup, keeping Will Trent in reserve alongside other midseason projects.
The absence of a fall premiere for Will Trent comes as ABC reshuffles its schedule. The network's fall lineup includes The Golden Bachelor starting Sept. 24, Abbott Elementary and Shifting Gears returning Oct. 1, and the drama slate on Oct. 9 with new showings and the series premiere of 9-1-1: Nashville. The midseason strategy mirrors patterns from recent years, allowing the network to launch a slate of high-profile returns while keeping Will Trent ready for a targeted start later in the season.
For viewers seeking new episodes in the near term, the focus remains on streaming availability of older seasons, with renewal news providing reassurance that Will Trent will return with fresh installments once ABC solidifies its midseason timing.