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Will Trent S3E17 — Why Hello, Sheriff

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Will Trent•Season 3•Episode 17

Why Hello, Sheriff

8.4/10 · 519 votesMay 6, 202542 min

Ranked #4 of 18 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

While investigating a murder in a rural town and clashing with the local sheriff, Will uncovers surprising truths about his past. Meanwhile, Angie makes an unexpected discovery, and Ormewood continues to struggle with his diagnosis.

Directed byErika Christensen

Written byKarine Rosenthal, Jordan Pope

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Cast6

Ramón Rodríguez

Ramón Rodríguez

Will Trent

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Angie Polaski

Iantha Richardson

Iantha Richardson

Faith Mitchell

Jake McLaughlin

Jake McLaughlin

Michael Ormewood

Sonja Sohn

Sonja Sohn

Amanda Wagner

Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez

Marion Alba

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Christine Kim

Editor

Karine Rosenthal

Karine Rosenthal

Writer

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Director

T

Tim Gillis

Director of Photography

J

Jordan Pope

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Why Hello, Sheriff" is episode 17 of Will Trent season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 519 votes, ranking #4 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Erika Christensen and written by Karine Rosenthal, Jordan Pope, it aired on May 6, 2025.

Next: E18 · Listening to a Heartbeat Best of Season 3