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LDT “CBS’s hit action-drama Tracker returns for a highly anticipated Season 3, premiering Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET.”
What’s New This Season
- The premiere kicks off with a two-part event, beginning with Episode 1 titled “The Process”.
- The season begins with a major family and mystery arc: protagonist Colter Shaw (played by Justin Hartley) will team up with his estranged brother Russell Shaw (guest-starring Jensen Ackles) to track a missing wife and daughter — all while confronting the shocking truth surrounding their father’s death.
- The season has been expanded to 22 episodes, making it the longest run for the series to date.
Cast & Character Updates
- Justin Hartley returns as Colter Shaw.
- Jensen Ackles returns as Russell Shaw in a pivotal guest role.
- Major changes behind the scenes: two key characters — Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany) and Bobby Exley (Eric Graise) — will not return as series regulars for Season 3. Their departures are formally written into the story.
Why It Matters
- Narrative stakes are higher: The show transitions from “case-of-the-week” style tracking missions to a deep-rooted family mystery and season-long arc, tapping into Colter’s past and the consequences of his father’s death.
- Network confidence: The 22-episode order signals that CBS views Tracker as a cornerstone of its Sunday night lineup.
- Cast shake-up signals change: The exit of longtime team members and the arrival of new dynamics may reshape the show’s tone and structure — offering fresh entry points for new viewers and new challenges for longtime fans.
Where to Watch
- Live on CBS: Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
- Streaming: Available next-day on Paramount+ (in the U.S.). International streaming windows vary.
What To Look For
- A sharpened focus on the Shaw family dynamics — especially Colter’s tension with his brother and mother.
- How the season-long arc involving the underground organization called “The Process” will play out.
- The impact of the cast turnover — how new characters fill the void, and how the storytelling pivots with fewer original team members.
- Whether the show maintains its action-thriller roots while deepening its emotional core.
