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‘Tracker’ Officially Returns in 3 Months
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CBS has confirmed that "Tracker", the procedural drama starring Justin Hartley, will return for a fourth season this autumn, giving fans a firm date after a lengthy wait since Season 3 concluded earlier in 2026. The renewal continues one of the network's biggest recent successes, with the show having proven popular enough to warrant two seasons airing within a single year following its February 2024 debut.
Season 4 will premiere on 4 October at 9:30pm, with subsequent episodes airing weekly at 9pm, as part of a broader CBS release schedule announcement. Hartley, best known for his role in "This Is Us" and as Green Arrow in "Smallville", continues to lead the series as survivalist Colter Shaw.
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In short
- "Tracker" Season 4 confirmed to premiere 4 October on CBS
- New episodes will air weekly at 9pm after the premiere
- Show follows Season 3, which wrapped earlier in 2026
How this story developed
- 4 months ago CBS has confirmed that "Tracker", the procedural drama starring Justin Hartley, will return for a fourth season this autumn, giving fans a firm date after a lengthy wait since Season 3 concluded earlier in 2026.
Explained simply
"Tracker" is a procedural drama series that began on American network CBS in February 2024. Each episode follows Colter Shaw, a survivalist with specialised skills who travels across the United States to help solve mysteries and locate missing people. The format of following a specialist solving different cases each week is a familiar television structure that has proven effective with audiences.
Justin Hartley plays Shaw and brings considerable television experience to the role. He is widely recognised for his six-season run in the acclaimed drama "This Is Us", where he played Kevin Pearson, and has also appeared in the superhero series "Smallville" as Green Arrow. His established profile has been integral to the show's appeal to viewers.
Since its debut, "Tracker" has become one of CBS's most successful dramas in recent years, with strong viewership and audience engagement. The network's willingness to air multiple seasons in rapid succession reflects the show's strong performance and indicates significant viewer demand. This level of success has established "Tracker" as one of CBS's flagship programmes.