Good news, Will Trent fans — the ABC show's fourth season is set to arrive during the first full week of the new year. Almost eight months following the season 3 finale, the police procedural will finally return with new episodes. As such, we will soon get answers regarding the last episode's cliffhangers (including the fates of Amanda Wagner and Michael Ormewood).

Per ABC's press release , the network has settled on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, as Will Trent season 4's release date. Similar to its previous seasons, the series will occupy ABC's 8 pm ET timeslot. Meanwhile, High Potential season 2's midseason premiere and The Rookie season 8 premiere will follow Will Trent season 4's debut at 9 pm ET and 10 pm ET, respectively.

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