Whispers from inside the industry have set the Tracker fandom ablaze with speculation, as rumors swirl that CBS may be plotting a crossover event between its breakout series and another one of the network’s most iconic shows. If true, this move could mark one of the boldest plays CBS has made in years — blending two powerhouse storylines into a shared universe that fans never saw coming.
According to a source close to production, conversations have already taken place at the executive level about how a crossover could work, though details remain tightly guarded. “CBS knows crossovers create buzz and bring in big numbers,” the insider revealed. “They’re exploring ways to connect Tracker with one of their other major properties. The question now is which show provides the best fit — and how much of the original Tracker vision they’d be willing to bend to make it happen.”
Naturally, fans wasted no time in dissecting the possibilities. Could Justin Hartley’s lone-wolf tracker team up with the investigators from NCIS? Could he cross paths with the geniuses from FBI? Or could CBS take an even wilder leap and insert him into the world of Blue Bloods? Each theory has gained traction online, with debate raging over which universe offers the juiciest potential for storylines. “Imagine Colter Shaw [Hartley] working alongside Gibbs or his successors on NCIS,” one fan tweeted. “That would be television history.” Another insisted that a Tracker and FBI crossover feels inevitable given their procedural formats and shared themes of justice.
Behind the scenes, CBS has every incentive to push such a move. Crossovers have long been proven ratings magnets, keeping audiences hooked while also introducing viewers of one series to another. The One Chicago universe on NBC and the Arrowverse on The CW have demonstrated how powerful shared storytelling can be. Now, CBS appears eager to carve out its own version of that success, with Tracker serving as the perfect launching pad. “It’s a breakout hit, but they want to cement it as a franchise,” the insider explained. “A crossover could be the first step toward building a larger interconnected world.”
What makes the rumor even more tantalizing is the secrecy surrounding it. CBS has neither confirmed nor denied the speculation, allowing it to spread unchecked. Some fans see the silence as a deliberate strategy, designed to stir curiosity and test the waters of fan enthusiasm. Others wonder if the network is still negotiating the rights and logistics of pulling such a crossover off. After all, merging two hit shows involves aligning schedules, budgets, and creative visions — a feat that’s far easier said than done.
Still, the potential rewards are massive. A Tracker crossover could give the show a cultural moment far beyond its current buzz, cementing it as a cornerstone of CBS’s future. It could also give Justin Hartley a chance to interact with a whole new cast of beloved characters, opening doors to stories that might otherwise never have been told. The speculation has already reached fever pitch, with fan forums lighting up and hashtags pushing the idea into trending territory.
Whether or not CBS actually follows through remains to be seen. For now, the rumor is just that — a tantalizing possibility dangling in front of a hungry fanbase. But if history is any guide, networks rarely let this level of speculation build without at least exploring the opportunity. And if the whispers are true, then Tracker may be on the verge of something bigger than anyone imagined: stepping out of its own world and into a shared television universe that could rewrite the rules of CBS drama.
