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CBS series Tracker season four release

Overview

The fourth season of the CBS series ‘Tracker’ premiered on October 4, 2026, with the episode ‘Safe Harbor.’ The premiere follows Colter Shaw as he investigates the disappearance of a man at the Port of Los Angeles, a case initiated by a teenager seeking his missing father.

Following the premiere, the second episode, titled ‘Switchback,’ is scheduled to air on October 11, 2026. This episode will feature a search for a mother and daughter who vanished while hiking the Pacific Divide Trail. The series follows a weekly release schedule and is available to stream via Paramount+.

Previously, executive producer Elwood Reid indicated that the season would explore Shaw’s emotional vulnerabilities and life outside his professional duties. Star Justin Hartley confirmed that Jensen Ackles will return as Russell Shaw in the fifth episode, continuing a storyline where the brothers embark on an ‘epic journey’ following a period of mended fences and lingering suspicion.

Entities

Justin Hartley · CBS · Elwood Reid · Colter Shaw · Jensen Ackles

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Tracker Season 4 premieres on CBS with new missing persons cases

    The fourth season of CBS’s Tracker premiered on October 4, 2026. The new season features Colter Shaw investigating missing persons cases, with the second episode, ‘Switchback,’ airing October 11.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jensen Ackles to return to ‘Tracker’ Season 4

    Justin Hartley confirms Jensen Ackles will return to ‘Tracker’ Season 4, appearing in at least one episode and potentially more in the new year as the brothers reunite to help a friend in need.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tracker Season 4 premiere details and cast updates

    CBS has released preview images for the fourth season of ‘Tracker’, set to premiere October 4, featuring the return of Jensen Ackles and new cast members.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    CBS series Tracker set to return for season four in October 2026

    CBS’s ‘Tracker’ returns for season four on October 4, 2026, featuring Justin Hartley and new storylines exploring Colter Shaw’s personal life and potential romantic interests.

Sources

bleedingcool.com · celebdirtylaundry.com · comicbasics.com · rissiwrites.com · seat42f.com · showbizjunkies.com · tvinsider.com · usmagazine.com

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