Tracker Season 2, Episode 20 took viewers and characters alike on a wild ride.
The episode was written by Elwood Reid and directed by Ken Olin, where Colter (played by Justin Hartley) returns home in Echo Ridge, California to investigate the disappearance of a local diner owner, Bill (portrayed by Brian Keane). During his visit, Colter also reconnects with his mom Mary Dove Shaw (played by Wendy Crewson), stumbles upon a troubling kidnapping case, and gains insight into the tragic death of his father, Ashton Shaw (portrayed by Lee Tergesen).
After the eventful episode, viewers were left on a cliffhanger with many unanswered questions, which left fans curious about what’s to come next.
Viewers who are eager to find out when the next episode of Tracker will air may be wondering if it will be on tonight, May 18. They may also be interested in knowing how many episodes are in Tracker Season 2, the return date for new episodes of Tracker on CBS, and whether CBS has renewed Tracker for a Season 3.
Here’s everything to know about the future of Tracker, including Tracker‘s Season 3 premiere date, streaming info, and more.
Technically, yes! Tracker is on tonight, Sunday, May 18, 2025. But it’s not a new episode. CBS will be re-airing Tracker Season 2, Episode 6, “Trust Fall,” from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET.
For those who need a refresher, here’s Episode 206’s synopsis: “While searching for missing campers, Colter meets a retired police officer who believes a serial killer is on the loose.”
Tracker Season 1 consisted of 13 episodes, and Tracker Season 2 featured 20 episodes, which means Season 2, Episode 20, “Echo Ridge,” which aired on Sunday, May 11, was the sophomore season’s finale. So the question now is…
Curious if Tracker Season 3 is on the horizon? On February 20, 2025, CBS renewed the popular survivalist drama for Season 3, which means Tracker will return with new episodes in the future.
Back in February, CBS reported that Tracker hit over 18 million multiplatform viewers, which was up four percent year over year. And on May 7, 2025, CBS claimed another big win with Tracker taking the top spot in the network’s 2024-2025 season to date, averaging 17.5 million broadcast and streaming viewers per episode, per a Nielsen 35-day streaming report. It’s clear why CBS was eager to renew the hit series! So when is Tracker’s return date?
As of Tracker‘s Season 2 finale date, an official Season 3 premiere date had yet to be announced, but CBS confirmed the series will return during the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
To get a better idea of Tracker‘s release schedule so far, Season 1 aired from February to May 2024, but was only 13 episodes. And Tracker‘s 20-episode Season 2 aired from October 2024 to May 2025. Considering the sophomore season’s success, CBS may want to opt for another fall premiere date. But for now, stay tuned for more Season 3 premiere updates.
If you’re looking for a refresher on Tracker Season 2, Episode 20, Decider’s got you covered! You can check out our Tracker Season 2 finale recap here.
Want to watch reruns of Tracker live on CBS? Or prepping to watch new Season 3 episodes live when the series returns? If you have a cable subscription that includes the network, you can watch Tracker live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before an episode airs.
You can also use your cable username and password to watch live CBS episodes live on CBS, CBS.com, or by using the CBS app. If your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing, too. Don’t have cable? Don’t worry! There are other live viewing options, including fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV, which offer access to CBS without cable.
If you’re looking to rewatch Tracker Season 1 or catch up on Season 2 episodes, you may be wondering if the series is streaming on Paramount+. The answer is yes! All Season 1 and Season 2 episodes are currently streaming on Paramount+. When the series returns, new episodes will also be available to stream live on Paramount+ with Showtime and next day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.
If you’re hoping to stream Tracker Season 2 on Hulu, you’re currently out of luck. While Season 1 was added to Hulu back in October 2024 (five months after the Season 1 finale premiered), unfortunately Season 2 episodes have yet to be added. The sophomore season will likely be added to the platform in the future, but for now, head to Paramount+, CBS, or one of the other streaming methods listed above.
Tracker Season 1 and Season 2 are now streaming on Paramount+.
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