Tracker’s Season 3 Premiere Delivers Twists and Family Revelations

LOS ANGELES, CA — CBS’s drama series Tracker premiered its highly anticipated third season on Sunday, October 19, 2025, introducing viewers to a more complex narrative surrounding the protagonist, Colter Shaw.

In the season premiere titled “The Process,” Colter, a lone-wolf survivalist, grapples with the shocking revelation that his father, Ashton Shaw, was killed by his close friend Otto, a revelation he learned at the end of Season 2. Colter’s emotional turmoil drives him as he seeks answers in his father’s journals while isolating himself from those who care.

The episode opens three weeks after the finale, with Colter avoiding phone calls and parking his Airstream trailer outside a bar in Wyoming. He conflicts with a rude patron, reflecting his internal struggle with anger and trust issues, deeply rooted in his family history.

Colter’s brother, Russell, played by Jensen Ackles, tracks him down at the bar, prompting a long-awaited conversation about their family issues. Russell reassures Colter, urging him to return to work despite the emotional weight Colter carries from the past. Their dynamic showcases the balance of lighthearted humor and serious emotional exchanges characteristic of their relationship.

Colter and Russell take on a case involving a missing woman and her daughter, connected to a shadowy figure named Kurt, whose dead body turns up without a hand. As the investigation unfolds, they discover layers of betrayal and deceit involving Kurt’s girlfriend, Lisa, who is being blackmailed by an unknown source called “The Process.”

In a dramatic turn, Colter finds Lisa after she attempts to flee and gets hit by a car. She begs Colter to save her daughter, escalating the stakes. As Colter and Russell pursue the kidnappers, they face dangerous confrontations, ultimately leading to a tense showdown where they uncover more about the sinister organization behind the abductions.

The intense climax ends with police intervention and the rescue of Lisa’s daughter, Hailey. However, just as they celebrate their success, both brothers receive ominous messages from The Process, hinting at more dangers ahead, and leaving viewers eager for the next episode.

Tracker airs weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with new episodes available for streaming on Paramount+.