CBS has officially confirmed when Tracker will hit the road again — and fans won’t have to wait much longer to see Justin Hartley back as Colter Shaw. The hit drama series, which has quickly become one of the network’s most-watched shows, will return for its highly anticipated Season 3 on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
This announcement ends months of speculation following Season 2’s intense finale, which left Colter facing both personal and professional challenges. With the series maintaining its coveted Sunday night time slot, CBS is clearly betting big on Tracker to continue delivering strong ratings.
What Time Will It Air?
Just like in previous seasons, Tracker Season 3 will air Sundays at 8/7c, serving as the perfect lead-in to CBS’s other Sunday programming. For viewers who prefer streaming, episodes will also be available on Paramount+ shortly after their broadcast premiere.
What to Expect in Season 3
Season 3 is shaping up to be a very different ride for Colter Shaw. Two fan-favorite supporting characters — Velma (Abby McEnany) and Bobby (Eric Graise) — will not return, leaving Colter and Reenie Greene (Fiona Rene) as the only remaining core team members. This shift hints at more solo missions for Colter, and perhaps higher stakes as he takes on cases without his usual backup.
In addition, Jensen Ackles is set to reprise his role as Russell Shaw, Colter’s estranged brother, after his jaw-dropping Season 2 finale appearance. Showrunner Elwood Reid has confirmed Russell will appear in multiple episodes, promising a complex mix of rivalry, family tension, and possible uneasy alliances.
Why Fans Are Excited
The combination of Tracker’s case-of-the-week format and overarching family drama has proven to be a winning formula for CBS. The show’s breathtaking location shoots and Hartley’s charismatic performance keep audiences hooked, while each episode offers a new mystery to solve. With Season 3 likely to dig deeper into Colter’s personal history, viewers can expect more emotional storytelling alongside the high-stakes action.
Mark your calendars: Tracker returns Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with next-day streaming available on Paramount+.
