CBS’s hit series Tracker is returning for its highly anticipated Season 3, premiering Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The show, starring Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, has quickly become one of broadcast television’s most-watched scripted programs, averaging over 17 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms for the 2024‑25 season.
Season 3 promises major developments for fans: Colter Shaw faces the fallout of his father’s death while teaming with his brother Russell (guest star Jensen Ackles) to solve a complex missing-person case. In a notable cast adjustment, series regulars Bobby (Eric Graise) and Velma (Abby McEnany) will no longer appear as regulars, with their storylines continuing off-screen.
Since its debut in February 2024, Tracker has consistently delivered high ratings, outperforming other scripted broadcast series and drawing more than 81 million total viewers across all platforms. Executive producers have credited the show’s serialized storytelling, compelling characters, and Hartley’s charismatic lead performance for its ongoing success.
Fans can expect a season that deepens the series’ myth-arc while maintaining the suspenseful, high-stakes crime drama that has made Tracker a must-watch show. With record-breaking viewership and a strong premiere on the horizon, CBS is poised to continue capitalizing on the series’ momentum.
