Justin Hartley’s Tracker has quickly become a staple of the CBS lineup, dominating the ratings after two seasons. But fans have been itching to see more of Bobby Exley, Colter Shaw’s go-to tech guy, who has been missing for several episodes. Is Eric Graise’s character coming back to the show? Closer breaks down everything we know so far about his absence.
‘Tracker’ has quickly become a fan-favorite, drawing in viewers with its gripping storytelling and complex characters. However, one of the biggest mysteries in the show revolves around Bobby’s sudden disappearance. Fans are left wondering: Is Bobby coming back? Let’s dive into the biggest clues, theories, and what we know so far!
When Was Bobby Last Seen on ‘Tracker’?
Bobby was last seen in season 2, episode 9, titled “The Disciple.” In the episode, he helped Colter solve his white whale case, tracking down the killer of Gina Picket, a young woman who disappeared after work. Colter was able to crack the case with the help of his team and ex-cop Keaton, taking down a serial killer who called himself “Teacher.” After that, Bobby was missing from season 2, episode 10. Instead of helping Colter out on his cases, it was Bobby’s cousin Randy who was brought on to assist with all of Colter’s tech needs. Randy, who is played by Chris Lee, is tech savvy like his cousin and previously helped Colter out on a case before in the past.
Bobby’s Offscreen Whereabouts Were Revealed on ‘Tracker’
Randy explained to Colter why Bobby has been absent from the show. “Bobby is dealing with some family stuff, but he wanted to make sure he didn’t leave you hanging,” Randy said during the phone call. “I remember you. You helped me with that case where you hacked into the police server,” Colter replied. “Some of my best work,” Randy said. “And for the record, I am the one who showed him how to jailbreak his phone so you are all good.”
Viewers did not immediately learn more about the family issues Bobby was dealing with. Instead, Randy continued to work with Colter on his cases. Bobby also missed episodes 11, 12, 13 and 14 of season 2. Fans Have Been Questioning Bobby’s Absence From ‘Tracker’ Naturally, curiosity grew as to why Bobby’s character was gone for so long. Social media has been full of posts from fans asking about Bobby’s absence from the show. “Bobby… please come back!!!” one person wrote on X after episode 14 aired on CBS. “I am enjoying this season of tracker a lot but please give me bobby back?? #TrackerCBS,” another person said. “WHERE THE HELL DID BOBBY GO?! He was sort of the only reason I kept watching because I love him sm,” another person wondered. “Where is Bobby? We deserve to know if Eric Graise is coming back,” one person wrote in a comment on the show’s Instagram account. “They said before in an episode he’s visiting family. I believe he’ll come back soon because of the books!!” someone else pointed out in a hopeful response.
The mystery of Bobby’s disappearance in ‘Tracker’ continues to keep fans on edge. While there’s no definitive answer yet, the clues, fan theories, and showrunner hints all suggest that Bobby may not be gone for good. Whether he returns as a hero, a villain, or in a surprising twist, one thing is clear—his story isn’t over yet!
