‘Tracker’ Fans Angry Over CBS Show’s ‘Continuous Delays’: ‘Tired of Waiting’
Tracker fans just want to watch their favorite TV show — but schedule changes are making it very difficult.
The procedural record was broken when the show debuted in February right after Super Bowl LVIII. Tracker initially had a steady airing schedule until March Madness caused a major delay for a key episode — where star Justin Hartley reunited on screen with wife Sofia Pernas — to be drastically delayed.
A month later, the CMT Music Awards caused similar problems when the network didn’t air a new episode. Tracker, which previously aired at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday nights, aired an hour earlier on Sunday, April 14, to make way for The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, which moved.
“Is anyone else annoyed that #Tracker keeps getting its schedule messed up by @cbs? #TrackerCBS,” one user wrote via X, while another posted, “Every Sunday. [It’s] getting old. Maybe they can learn to schedule better. Tired of waiting for Tracker.”
In the comments section of Tracker’s official Instagram account, many fans pointed out that they were unable to tune in because of the changes. “This is seriously false advertising,” one commenter wrote. “Don’t say it’s going to air at 8 when it’s actually 8:30. How would it be if it was live at 9?”
Another commenter made it clear that their criticism stemmed from their passion for Tracker, writing, “Help!! You have a great show and deserve much better treatment from your network, and so do [your] loyal fans.”
Some viewers noted that they “missed half” of the episodes. “I hope this doesn’t hurt their ratings because it’s a great show!” one Instagram user added.
Luckily, Tracker is not in danger of being canceled, as the show has already been renewed for a second season.
The show, based on Jeffery Deaver’s The Never Game novels, follows a survivalist named Colter (Hartley) who travels across the country helping people and law enforcement solve various mysteries. As the series unfolds, viewers learn more about Colter’s past and how his father’s suspicious death played a role in his decision to become a lone wolf who prefers to isolate himself.
Hartley, who is also an executive producer on the project, previously explained why he was so interested in his character.
He’s definitely a unique character. I mean, it’s pretty rare for a guy to learn all of these skills. People don’t necessarily know how to do all of these things,” he told CBS in February. “Most people don’t. With his childhood, his difficult upbringing… he learned all of these skills, and just the idea that he’s going to grow up and as an adult use all of those skills to help other people, I think is very relatable.” The actor noted that he doesn’t see Colter as an “anti-hero” even if he “bends” the rules to get results, adding, “He may work outside the law, but it’s just a means to get justice or help someone in need. He’s not someone who intentionally breaks the rules. He does it all. He’s a businessman.”
