It looks like CBS hasn’t completely given up on Training Day. Recently, the network released episode descriptions for the series’ upcoming return in April.
Earlier this month, CBS pulled the freshman drama from its Thursday night lineup. A few weeks previous, the show’s star Bill Paxton passed away unexpectedly. The cast also includes Justin Cornwell, Katrina Law, Drew Van Acker, Lex Scott Davis, Julie Benz, Christina Vidal, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
While CBS has not officially announced Training Day will be cancelled, it seems highly likely. The show’s first season hasn’t received good ratings. So far, the season is averaging a .75 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.162 million viewers.
Training Day returns to CBS on April 8th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Here are descriptions for the next two episodes:
KYLE’S MORALS ARE PUT TO THE TEST WHEN FRANK SETS HIS SIGHTS ON A CROOKED LAWYER, ON “TRAINING DAY,” ON A NEW DAY AND TIME, SATURDAY, APRIL 8
“Quid Pro Quo” – Kyle’s morals are put to the test when Frank involves him in a plan to take down a criminal defense attorney who has been helping his clients eliminate witnesses, on TRAINING DAY, on a new day and time, Saturday, April 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST:
Bill Paxton (Det. Frank Rourke)
Justin Cornwell (Det. Kyle Craig)
Katrina Law (Rebecca Lee)
Drew Van Acker (Tommy Campbell)
Lex Scott Davis (Alyse Craig)
Julie Benz (Holly Butler)
Christina Vidal (Det. Valeria Chavez)
And Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Deputy Chief Joy Lockhart)GUEST CAST:
Tom Wilson (Gary Millstone)
Gail O’Grady (Claire Millstone)
Derek Gaines (Thief #1/Lou)
Ian Reed Kesler (Thief #1/Danny)
Myk Watford (Parker)
Nadine Ellis (Regina Finney)
David Cade (Michael)
Anna Khaja (Kathy Meyers)
Antoinimar Murphy (Robin Meyers)
Vince Lozano (Chuck)
Virgina Montero (Silvia)WRITTEN BY: Maisha Closson
DIRECTED BY: Eagle Egilsson
THE HUNT FOR A FATHER-AND-SON CRIME TEAM BECOMES PERSONAL FOR FRANK WHO RECALLS HIS OWN CHILDHOOD AS THE SON OF AN OUTLAW, ON “TRAINING DAY,” SATURDAY, APRIL 15Series Star Bill Paxton’s Son, James Paxton, Guest Stars as Part of a Father/Son Crime Team
Sam Trammell Guest Stars as Emmet Rourke, Frank’s Father
“Blurred Lines” – The hunt for a father-and-son crime team becomes personal for Frank, who is forced to face the parallels between the duo and his own childhood as the son of an outlaw, on TRAINING DAY, Saturday, April 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Bill Paxton’s son, James Paxton, guest stars as Bobby, part of a father-son crime team, and Sam Trammell guest stars as Emmet Rourke, Frank’s father.
REGULAR CAST:
Bill Paxton (Det. Frank Rourke)
Justin Cornwell (Det. Kyle Craig)
Katrina Law (Rebecca Lee)
Drew Van Acker (Tommy Campbell)
Lex Scott Davis (Alyse Craig)
Julie Benz (Holly Butler)
Christina Vidal (Det. Valeria Chavez)
And Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Deputy Chief Joy Lockhart)GUEST CAST:
Louis Herthum (Henry Hollister)
James Paxton (Bobby Hollister)
Troy Ruptash (Leon Sliger)
Tony Amendola (Mike Reo)
Christine Corpuz (Michelle)
Michael McGrady (Sam O’Keefe)
Connor Kalopsis (Young Frank)
Sam Trammell (Emmet Rourke)
Lela Rochon Fuqua (Mrs. Craig)
Jasper Cole (Jacques De Leon)
Earl T. Kim (Tiny Tim)WRITTEN BY: Terrance Paul Winter
DIRECTED BY: Steve Shill”
What do you think? Are you watching Training Day? Do you think CBS should still renew the series even without Paxton?
Training Day was an excellent series, we will miss Bill Paxton however the other actors were also great in the show.
I loved the show. I hated that Bill died and will miss seeing him in the show but the rest of the cast was great as well. I think it could have still been a show well worth watching.
I thought this was an outstanding tv series. I hope they reconsider and give it another chance.
Please don’t cancel “Training Day” I think it’s an excellent show! PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW ANOTHER CHANCE!
We love Training Day. We started watching it because of Bill Paxton, but by the end of the first episode we were hooked. We have recorded every episode. I hope they don’t cancel it.
Please don’t cancel training day. I love this show. Bill Paxton will truly be missed, RIP. Maybe you can have his son come in the picture and you can have two son’s wanting to avenge there father’s deaths. I’m sure you can come up with something to keep the show going. Please, please, please.
We like Training Day and hope they can find a way to continue the series. Would miss Bill Paxton’s character but there are enough other characters to build on. There are so many brainless shows on, it’s worth saving this one.
I think they should keep it on the show is very good
I really enjoy the show. Bill will be missed but would like to see where it could go without him.