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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 Worst Episode
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    Will Trent Season 4 Episode 12 - I Hear It Now, I Was Good
    6.9/10(432 votes)

    #1 - I Hear It Now, I Was Good

    S4:E12

    Will grows anxious over the whereabouts of his uncle, drawing emotional support from Angie. Meanwhile, the murder of a famed conductor, found with cryptic musical clues, pulls Ormewood, Faith and Franklin into the world of the Atlanta Symphony.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Aja Hoggatt

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  2. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't Let It Happen Again
    7.3/10(1205 votes)

    #2 - Don't Let It Happen Again

    S1:E3

    Will and Faith’s investigation into a small-town murder has large implications when a connection is drawn to a decades-long, covered-up cold case. Meanwhile, the death of a security guard perplexes Angie while she contemplates an unexpected dinner invitation from Ormewood, which may rehash some memories from their past.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Inda Craig-Galván

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  3. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 9 - It Was a Meat Cute
    7.3/10(427 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Directors:Gail Mancuso, Iantha Richardson
    Writers:Britta Lundin, Adam Toltzis

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  4. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 11 - He Lives!
    7.3/10(402 votes)

    #4 - He Lives!

    S4:E11

    When a murdered man shares his uncle Antonio's name, Will races to Puerto Rico. Joined by FBI agent Elkie, he treks across the island and through the dense rainforest, chasing clues that make the search for his uncle increasingly personal.

    Director:Ramón Rodríguez
    Writer:Juliet Lashinsky-Revene

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  5. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 13 - Did I Screw This Up?
    7.4/10(353 votes)

    #5 - Did I Screw This Up?

    S4:E13

    Amanda seeks help from Will and Faith after her gun is used in a self-defense shooting, and suspicion begins to mount around her; at a college job fair, Angie and Ormewood encounter a grad student claiming to have psychic visions.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Inda Craig-Galván

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  6. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 5 - Breathe with Me
    7.5/10(575 votes)

    #6 - Breathe with Me

    S3:E5

    When Evelyn Mitchell returns to town, things take a quick turn as she becomes entangled in a case involving a rare stolen coin; Faith navigates her complex roles as both a daughter and detective.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writer:Inda Craig-Galván

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  7. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 9 - This Kid's Gonna Be Alright
    7.5/10(519 votes)

    #7 - This Kid's Gonna Be Alright

    S3:E9

    Will and Faith dive into the high-profile murder of a famous rapper, uncovering a web of corruption stretching beyond the music industry. Meanwhile, Angie and Ormewood investigate an underground swinger's club, where nothing is quite as it seems.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Henry 'Hank' Jones

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  8. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 5 - The Look Out
    7.6/10(927 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 7 - Unable to Locate
    7.6/10(892 votes)

    #9 - Unable to Locate

    S1:E7

    When the GBI discovers that a neo-Nazi organization is planning an attack, they prioritize the case to protect innocent people. Meanwhile, Angie faces a potentially life-changing scenario and investigates a sneaker release gone wrong with Ormewood.

    Director:Patricia Cardoso
    Writer:Henry 'Hank' Jones

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  10. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 16 - Push, Jump, Fall
    7.6/10(472 votes)

    #10 - Push, Jump, Fall

    S3:E16

    Will and Faith fight to clear an innocent woman’s name while uncovering a deadly drug ring. Meanwhile, Angie spirals after a traumatic event, and Ormewood grapples with his diagnosis, unsure of how much to share with those closest to him.

    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writers:Henry 'Hank' Jones, Adam Toltzis

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  11. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 4 - My Stupid Detective Brain
    7.7/10(991 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 6 - Should I Go Get My Tin Foil Hat?
    7.7/10(896 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 3 - Find a New Pond
    7.7/10(557 votes)

    #13 - Find a New Pond

    S3:E3

    A dispute within a family-owned business leads to multiple poisonings, pulling Will and Faith into a tangled web of secrets and corporate intrigue. Meanwhile, Angie, eager to rejoin the force, makes a discovery at Waldorf Estates.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Karine Rosenthal

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  14. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 10 - Regarding the Death of Whitney McAdams
    7.7/10(542 votes)

    #14 - Regarding the Death of Whitney McAdams

    S3:E10

    Will investigates the disappearance of a teenage girl, uncovering betrayals among those closest to her; Angie and Ormewood explore the death of a regular at the local sandwich shop; Faith and Elijah's relationship deepens.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Aja Hoggatt

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  15. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(1576 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 2 - I'm a Pretty Observant Guy
    7.8/10(1317 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 2 - It's the Work I Signed Up For
    7.8/10(693 votes)

    #17 - 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
    Writers:Daniel T. Thomsen, Inda Craig-Galván

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  18. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 3 - You Don't Have to Understand
    7.8/10(677 votes)

    #18 - You Don't Have to Understand

    S2:E3

    With several civilians dead and one woman missing, Will and Faith question a suspicious pastor ahead of the councilman’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile, Angie joins Ormewood back in the field to investigate a sauna murder.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Karine Rosenthal

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  19. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 4 - It's Easier to Handcuff a Human Being
    7.8/10(637 votes)

    #19 - It's Easier to Handcuff a Human Being

    S2:E4

    Will and Faith investigate a small town haunted by the “Boo Hag,” where a suspect is quickly assumed, but connections to the past unveil unexpected surprises. Meanwhile, Ormewood investigates a TV star’s murder, and Amanda senses impending danger.

    Director:Patricia Cardoso
    Writers:Henry 'Hank' Jones, Adam Toltzis

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  20. Will Trent Season 2 Episode 8 - Why Is Jack's Arm Bleeding?
    7.8/10(583 votes)

    #20 - Why Is Jack's Arm Bleeding?

    S2:E8

    After discovering the body of a missing girl 13 years later, Will and Faith reopen the case leading to Will experiencing frequent flashbacks as they uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Angie and Ormewood investigate the death of a veteran.

    Director:Keith Powell
    Writers:Henry 'Hank' Jones, Karine Rosenthal

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  21. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 12 - You're the Worst Person in the World
    7.8/10(491 votes)

    #21 - You're the Worst Person in the World

    S3:E12

    While grappling with his own trauma, Will goes undercover at Olas Collective, a suspicious wellness community, to uncover the truth behind the organization and investigate a string of deaths tied to its members.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Laura Snow

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  22. Will Trent Season 3 Episode 15 - The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World
    7.8/10(521 votes)

    #22 - The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World

    S3:E15

    Amanda and Evelyn Mitchell's idyllic getaway takes a dark turn when a shocking murder is discovered at their luxury resort. Meanwhile, back home, Angie faces the emotional strain of a family member's unstable health conditions.

    Director:Oz Rodriguez
    Writers:Britta Lundin, Juliette Strangio

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  23. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 4 - The Man from Nowhere
    7.8/10(424 votes)

    #23 - The Man from Nowhere

    S4:E4

    When a dancer is murdered at the Atlanta World Salsa Championships, Will and Faith navigate the competition to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Angie, Ormewood and Franklin scramble to manage college interns digging into a 15-year-old cold case.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Rebecca Murga

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  24. Will Trent Season 4 Episode 15 - The Blank Expanse of Nothing
    7.8/10(345 votes)

    #24 - The Blank Expanse of Nothing

    S4:E15

    Faith and Ormewood investigate a girl's alien abduction claim and uncover a darker truth. Meanwhile, Amanda uncovers FBI warnings about Adelaide and a mysterious "Commander" figure linked to Will.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Britta Lundin

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  25. Will Trent Season 1 Episode 8 - Two Hundred Dollars and a Bus Pass
    7.9/10(828 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Hear It Now, I Was Good" is the worst rated episode of "Will Trent". It scored 6.9/10 based on 432 votes. Directed by Natalia Anderson and written by Aja Hoggatt, it aired on 3/24/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Don't Let It Happen Again".