Tracker Season 2 has officially come to an end, and when the end credits roll on that compelling finale, fans of Justin Hartley’s hit CBS series will be left craving more Colter Shaw adventures.
The 20-episode sophomore season came to a close on Sunday, May 11 when the Season 2 finale, “Echo Ridge,” saw Colter (Hartley) returning home to track a missing diner owner, solve a crucial kidnapping case, reunite with his mother (Wendy Crewson), and try to uncover the shrouded family secrets surrounding his dad Ashton’s (Lee Tergesen) life and death.
Though Colter was successful on all counts, it’s clear he’s only just scratched the surface in regards to his dad’s mysterious murder. Fans will undoubtedly be hoping for more cases, Shaw family encounters, and signature Tracker storytelling in the future. So is Tracker renewed for Season 3? Or is this the end of the road for the popular CBS series?
Curious if CBS renewed Tracker for Season 3 yet? Wondering how Tracker Season 2 concluded? What a potential Season 3 could look like? Or when fans can expect new episodes of Tracker? We’ve got you covered.
Here’s everything to know about the future of Tracker on CBS.
Will There Be A Tracker Season 3 On CBS?
Great news, Tracker fans! On February 20, 2025, CBS renewed the popular survivalist drama for a Season 3, which means that Tracker will return with new episodes.
Back in February, CBS reported that Tracker hit over 18 million multiplatform viewers, which was up four percent year over year. And on May 7, 2025, CBS claimed another big win with Tracker taking the top spot in the network’s 2024-2025 season to date, averaging 17.5 million broadcast and streaming viewers per episode, per a Nielsen 35-day streaming report. It’s clear why CBS was eager to renew the hit series! But when can fans expect new episodes?
Tracker Season 3 Premiere Date: When Will Tracker Return With New Episodes On CBS?
As of Tracker‘s Season 2 finale date, an official Season 3 premiere date has yet to be announced, but fans can plan to see more of Colter during the 2026-2027 broadcast season..
To get a better idea of Tracker‘s release schedule so far, Season 1 aired from February to May 2024, but was only 13 episodes. And Tracker‘s 20-episode Season 2 aired from October 2024 to May 2025. CBS may want to opt for another fall premiere date, since the sophomore season was such a success. But stay tuned for more Season 3 premiere updates. In the mean time, let’s chat about Tracker‘s Season 2 finale and what Season 3 might look like. (Warning: Season 2 finale spoilers ahead.)
Tracker Season 2 Ending Explained: What Will Tracker Season 3 Look Like?
If you’re looking for a detailed play-by-play of Tracker‘s Season 2 finale, be sure to give Decider’s ending explained article a read. For the purposes of Season 3 predictions, however, here’s what you need to know.
The final minutes of Season 2, Episode 20 saw Colter meet one of his dad’s old friends, Otto Waldron (Alex Fernandez). Otto invited Colter inside his home and encouraged him to ask any questions he had about his dad. Otto explained that he met Ashton when the county asked him to run power up the ridge the Shaw family lived on. Ashton wasn’t happy about that, so after the two hit it off, Otto helped him install a wind turbine that would give him power off the grid.
“We got along OK. I helped keep the county off his back. One night we were talking, I told him I liked these carvings he was making, and he threw one at me,” Otto explained. “But that’s not why you’re here is it? The accident…”
When Otto told Colter that his dad had a lot of enemies, Colter pulled out his gun and asked Otto if he was in the woods with his dad the night that he died. “I was,” Otto replied. When Colter asked if he threw Ashton off the cliff, Otto confirmed again, said he didn’t work for the feds, and claimed he was only in the area that night because “she asked for my help.” She who? Colter’s mother! GASP And that’s how Tracker Season 2 concludes!
In Tracker Season 3, in addition to seeing Colter and his team track down more missing people, the show’s leading man will likely confront his mother, reunite with his siblings, and get some more answers about his dad’s life and death. The suspense!
When Will Tracker Season 2 Be On Hulu?
If you’re hoping to stream Tracker Season 2 on Hulu, you’re currently out of luck. While Season 1 was added to Hulu back in October 2024 (five months after the Season 1 finale premiered), unfortunately Season 2 episodes have yet to be added. The sophomore season will likely be added to the platform in the future, but for now, head to Paramount+, CBS, or one of the other streaming methods listed here to watch.
