Show Guide: 'Will Trent'

Synopsis: A special agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, who is dyslexic and had a rough upbringing in the foster care system, works meticulously to bring criminals to justice. Based on the books by Karin Slaughter. (Courtesy ABC, 2024)

The Cast:
Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent
Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski
Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell
Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood
Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner
Deion Smith as Jeremy Mitchell
Cora Lu Tran as Nico
Susan Kelechi Watson as Cricket Dawson

Production Credits:

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (ABC)
1-01 Pilot--01/03/2023
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 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.
Written by: Daniel Thompson and Liz Heldens
Directed by: Paul McGuigan

1-02 I'm A Pretty Observant Guy--01/10/2023
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.
Written by: Liz Heldens
Directed by: Howard Deutch

1-03 Don't Let It Happen Again--01/17/2023
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.
Written by: Inda Craig-Galvin
Directed by: Howard Deutch

1-04 My Stupid Detective Brain--01/24/2023
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.
Written by: Kath Lingenfelter
Directed by: Sheree Folkson

1-05 The Look Out--01/31/2023
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. 
Written by: Daniel Thomsen
Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright

1-06 Should I Go Get My Tin Foil Hat?--02/14/2023
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. 
Written by: Britta Lundin
Directed by: Lea Thompson

1-07 Unable To Locate--02/21/2023
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.
Written by: Henry "Hank" Jones
Directed by: Patricia Carduso

1-08 Two Hundred Dollars And A Bus Pass--02/28/2023
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. 
Written by: Karine Rosenthal
Directed by: Geary McLeod

1-09 Manhunt--03/21/2023
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.
Written by: Adam Toltzis
Directed by: Eric Dean Seaton

1-10 Pterodactyls Can Fly--03/28/2023
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.
Written by: Inda Craig-Galvin and Britta Lundin
Directed by: Bille Woodruff

1-11 Bill Black--04/18/2023
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.
Written by: Daniel Thomsen and Henry "Hank" Jones
Directed by: Howard Deutch

1-12 Nothing Changed Except For Everything--04/25/2023
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.
Written by: Karine Rosenthal and Adam Toltzis
Directed by: Oliver Bokelberg

1-13 A Bad Temper And A Hard Heart--05/02/2023
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.
Written by: Kath Lingenfelter and Liz Heldens
Directed: Holly Dale


Season Two Episode Guide (ABC)