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Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Will Trent Season 1 Episode 13 - A Bad Temper and a Hard Heart
    7.4/10(966 votes)

    #1 - A Bad Temper and a Hard Heart

    S1:E13

    When an APD agent goes missing, Will examines the crime scene and locates a secret message putting him back on the path to justice. Meanwhile, with his lineage in question, Will realizes the answers he seeks have been in front of him all along.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 8 - We're Looking for a Vampire
    7.3/10(348 votes)

    #2 - We're Looking for a Vampire

    S4:E8

    A woman found drained of her blood pulls Will and Caleb into a chilling case, leading to a suspect who mirrors Will's pain. Meanwhile, Amanda is forced to confront her lingering trauma.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Britta Lundin

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  3. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 12 - Nothing Changed Except for Everything
    7.1/10(814 votes)

    #3 - Nothing Changed Except for Everything

    S1:E12

    With Angie on leave, Will and Faith partner up with Ormewood to investigate a string of serial killer cases tied to Will and Angie's childhood and a chain of incidents, formerly investigated by Amanda and Evelyn, from the '80s.

    Director:Oliver Bokelberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 2 - I'm a Pretty Observant Guy
    6.9/10(1282 votes)

    #4 - I'm a Pretty Observant Guy

    S1:E2

    As the GBI continues its investigation on a missing girl, Will becomes frustrated with the suspect search, and Faith’s frustrations with her new partner reach unprecedented heights. Meanwhile, Angie is forced to evaluate her current relationships as she follows a new case with Ormewood and navigates her complicated history with Will.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Liz Heldens

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  5. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 9 - Manhunt
    6.9/10(837 votes)

    #5 - Manhunt

    S1:E9

    When a convicted criminal takes one of the GBI agents hostage and is accused of murder, Will and Ormewood discover some evidence which could prove their innocence. Meanwhile, Angie struggles with sobriety when she finds out her former abuser is free.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Adam Toltzis

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  6. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 13 - One of Us Now
    6.9/10(490 votes)

    #6 - One of Us Now

    S3:E13

    Will digs deeper into Olas Collective, reporting shocking truths to Amanda. Meanwhile, the APD closes in on the cult’s leaders, setting the stage for a showdown that could turn everything upside down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(1524 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a murder investigation reveals there’s more to the story than meets the eye, Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) relies on his keen instincts and unique experience to uncover the truth. Along the way, he also reunites with a part of his past that helped shape him into the agent he is now.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writers:Liz Heldens, Daniel T. Thomsen

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  8. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 6 - Should I Go Get My Tin Foil Hat?
    6.7/10(866 votes)

    #8 - Should I Go Get My Tin Foil Hat?

    S1:E6

    A double murder leads the GBI on a cyber-chase to investigate a software firm’s activity behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Angie does her best to ensure a key witness testifies in her case.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Britta Lundin

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  9. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 10 - Pterodactyls Can Fly
    6.7/10(847 votes)

    #9 - Pterodactyls Can Fly

    S1:E10

    A trailer park massacre leaves a young boy without his family; and Will, strongly opposed to leaving him, becomes his temporary guardian. Meanwhile, Faith receives a visit from her mother, and Angie spirals from incidents of her past.

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 1 - Me Llamo Will Trent
    6.7/10(827 votes)

    #10 - Me Llamo Will Trent

    S2:E1

    A car bomb ignites a thrilling investigation for Will and bomb expert Cricket, revealing more than meets the eye. As intrigue unfolds, Angie battles to return to work, Ormewood’s home life complicates, and Faith develops her relationship with Luke.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writers:Liz Heldens, Britta Lundin

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  11. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 2 - Sunny-Side Up (2)
    6.7/10(569 votes)

    #11 - Sunny-Side Up (2)

    S3:E2

    Under mounting political pressure, the GBI and ADA Marion Alba race against time to rescue a kidnapped child, all while uncovering dark secrets that could shatter their preconceived notions of the law enforcement community.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Henry 'Hank' Jones, Juliet Lashinsky-Revene

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  12. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 7 - Mariachi Shelly's Frankenstein
    6.7/10(651 votes)

    #12 - Mariachi Shelly's Frankenstein

    S3:E7

    In the midst of a tropical storm, the APD and GBI race against time to clear the name of an innocent man, uncovering shocking secrets that suggest the killer may be closer than they ever thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 10 - You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets
    6.7/10(293 votes)

    #13 - You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets

    S4:E10

    When a fraternity golden boy and his friend are found dead, Will, Faith, Angie and the team work to unravel the case. Meanwhile, Angie juggles parenting class; Seth faces new-dad anxiety; and Faith confronts her future.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Antoine Perry

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  14. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 11 - Bill Black
    6.6/10(770 votes)

    #14 - Bill Black

    S1:E11

    Will goes undercover as Bill Black, a criminal with a troubled past, to take down a drug organization and find a missing DEA agent. Meanwhile, Angie aims to put her relationship with Will behind her and take matters with Lenny into her own hands.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 10 - Do You See the Vision?
    6.6/10(695 votes)

    #15 - Do You See the Vision?

    S2:E10

    Will, Faith and Angie find themselves embroiled in a series of cases where a similar marker links the murders of several sex offenders. Meanwhile, Angie grapples with an unexpected proposition from Amanda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 9 - It Was a Meat Cute
    6.6/10(354 votes)

    #16 - It Was a Meat Cute

    S4:E9

    A witness's shocking confession forces Ormewood, Angie and Faith to race against the clock and reinvestigate a death-row case; Will and Ava's dinner date erupts into chaos when she's followed and accused of theft.

    Director:Iantha Richardson
    Writer:Adam Toltzis

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  17. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 1 - I'm a Guest Here (1)
    6.5/10(650 votes)

    #17 - I'm a Guest Here (1)

    S3:E1

    When two off-duty cops are wounded, the GBI must track down Special Agent Will Trent, who recently fled town to help solve the case. As the investigation unfolds, Will is drawn into his past to clear a friend’s name amid rivalries and corruption.

    Director:Ramón Rodríguez
    Writers:Liz Heldens, Daniel T. Thomsen

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  18. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 18 - Listening to a Heartbeat
    6.5/10(560 votes)

    #18 - Listening to a Heartbeat

    S3:E18

    Unleashed by a domestic terrorist group, a mysterious biological attack runs rampant in Atlanta. As Will and his team race to contain the threat and save countless lives, he's forced to confront the complex dynamics of his own family.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writers:Liz Heldens, Inda Craig-Galván

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  19. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 4 - My Stupid Detective Brain
    6.4/10(961 votes)

    #19 - My Stupid Detective Brain

    S1:E4

    With two dead victims and very few answers, Will and the GBI investigate a call from the state park police alongside the APD. Will, trying to get along with Ormewood for Angie’s sake, makes strides in his partnership with Faith after the two share some personal secrets.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Kath Lingenfelter

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  20. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 5 - The Look Out
    6.4/10(897 votes)

    #20 - The Look Out

    S1:E5

    When the wife of a local football hero is shot in a robbery gone wrong, Will is determined to quickly solve the seemingly simple case. Meanwhile, Angie and Ormewood investigate the murder of a local realtor in an investigation which quickly takes a dark turn.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Daniel T. Thomsen

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  21. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 8 - Two Hundred Dollars and a Bus Pass
    6.3/10(800 votes)

    #21 - Two Hundred Dollars and a Bus Pass

    S1:E8

    When a case that hits close to home comes across Will’s desk, he discovers there is more to the incident than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Angie and Ormewood investigate a murdered magician while uncovering some extra tricks that had been up his sleeve.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Karine Rosenthal

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  22. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 9 - Residente o Visitante
    6.3/10(526 votes)

    #22 - Residente o Visitante

    S2:E9

    To deepen his connection with his late mother, Will joins Antonio in Puerto Rico. Upon his return, he is quickly brought onto a case involving his uncle's old friend. Meanwhile, Faith and Ormewood investigate the mysterious death of a sex offender.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writers:Daniel T. Thomsen, Rebecca Murga

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  23. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 4 - Floor Is Lava
    6.3/10(547 votes)

    #23 - Floor Is Lava

    S3:E4

    As the team delves into a tangled case of espionage, double-crosses and mistaken identity, Amanda helps Sunny adjust to her new life and school; Ormewood struggles with his divorce; Will's feelings for Marion begin to deepen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 2 - It's the Work I Signed Up For
    6.2/10(662 votes)

    #24 - It's the Work I Signed Up For

    S2:E2

    Will confronts James at the prison, unraveling inmate secrets; Ormewood works on his familial relationships; Angie faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories from her past.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 6 - We Are Family
    6.2/10(701 votes)

    #25 - We Are Family

    S2:E6

    Will reunites with a long-lost relative, uncovering unexpected and profound similarities. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD investigate a judge's murder while Faith's connection with Luke deepens.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writers:Britta Lundin, Aja Hoggatt

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Bad Temper and a Hard Heart" is the best rated episode of "Will Trent". It scored 7.4/10 based on 966 votes. Directed by Holly Dale and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/2/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "We're Looking for a Vampire".