'Will Trent' & 'The Rookie' Schedule Shakeup for April 29, Explained: Is the Change Permanent?
ABC is temporarily altering the broadcast schedule for two popular TV shows, 'Will Trent' and 'The Rookie', due to a special interview with Donald Trump regarding his first 100 days as President. Normally, 'Will Trent' airs at 8pm ET followed by 'The Rookie' at 9pm ET on Tuesday nights. On April 29, the Trump interview will take the 8pm slot, pushing 'Will Trent' to 9pm and 'The Rookie' to 10pm. This schedule change is not permanent, and both shows will revert to their usual times next week. ABC has also announced its renewals and cancellations for the year, affecting the future of these shows.
'Will Trent' and 'The Rookie' are two of ABC's most successful TV series, typically airing back-to-back on Tuesday nights with 'Will Trent' at 8pm and 'The Rookie' at 9pm ET.
A special interview with Donald Trump, titled 'President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office', will be broadcast at 8pm ET on April 29.
Due to the Trump interview airing at 8pm, 'Will Trent' will be shifted to 9pm while 'The Rookie' will air at 10pm on the same night.
This schedule adjustment is a one-time change, and both shows will return to their regular timeslots the following week.
ABC has released updates on their renewals and cancellations, which include information on the status of 'Will Trent' and 'The Rookie'.
Will Trent and The Rookie are two of ABC’s biggest hit TV shows, and they both air on Tuesday nights.
Usually, Will Trent takes the 8pm ET timeslot on Tuesdays, with The Rookie following right after at 9pm ET.
However, tonight (April 29), there’s a schedule shift you’re going to want to know about.
Keep reading to find out more…
This evening, ABC will be airing an interview with Donald Trump about his first 100 days as President.
The special – titled President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office – will air at 8pm ET. As a result, Will Trent will air at 9pm ET and The Rookie will air at 10pm ET.
Don’t worry - The Rookie and Will Trent will return to their regular timeslots next week.
See ABC’s renewals and cancellations for the year so far, including the fate of Will Trent and The Rookie!