Fans of Justin Hartley‘s hit CBS series Tracker don’t have to wait too long for a second season.
Let’s not pretend we didn’t binge every single episode of Tracker Season 1 like our lives depended on it. The Justin Hartley-led drama had us all glued to the screen — and now, it’s making waves again with a second season that’s already sounding juicier, bolder, and packed with more twists than a pretzel factory. But here’s the kicker: Sofia Pernas is returning — and that’s just the beginning.
The procedural, which is based on Jeffery Deaver‘s novel The Never Game, premiered in February after Super Bowl LVIII and immediately found its audience. Viewers were settling in every week to see their favorite fictional survivalist a.k.a Colter (Hartley) travel the country to help solve missing person cases, track down information on criminal cases and so much more. Tracker initially appealed to fans because of the show’s lead and the wide variety of mysteries Colter got to solve. Season 1 only got more intriguing as guest stars such as Hartley’s real-life wife, Sofia Pernas, Melissa Roxburgh and Jensen Ackles made appearances on screen. Hartley even got to reunite with not one — but two! — of his former costars from This Is Us: Jon Huertas and Jennifer Morrison. After the show’s first season finale, viewership numbers confirmed that Tracker was the most watched series from the 2023-24 TV season. This didn’t come as a surprise for CBS though since they already renewed Tracker for a second season.
When Is ‘Tracker’ Returning to CBS for Season 2?
The first season of the show featured 13 episodes and wrapped up by May 2024. After the finale, the network confirmed Tracker would be back for the 2024-2025 season. Season 2, which will have 22 episodes, is scheduled to premiere on October 13, 2024.
Who Is Coming Back? Hartley is, of course, expected to return as Colter, who has relied on several people including Teddi (Robin Weigert), Velma (Abby McEnany), Bobby (Eric Graise) and Reenie (Fiona Rene) to help solve his cases. Weigert, however, exited the show ahead of the second season. The show’s star — who is also an executive producer on the project — has confirmed that Ackles is coming back as Colter’s brother, Russell, while Roxburgh will reprise the role of Colter’s sister, Dory. The season 1 finale introduced Colter’s childhood friend Lizzy (Morrison), which opened the door for more appearances from Morrison in the future. Viewers can also expect more flashback scenes centered around the Shaw family since Colter has only started digging into his late father’s past.
So, here’s the deal: Tracker Season 2 isn’t just another follow-up. It’s shaping up to be bigger, deeper, and way more intense — especially with Sofia Pernas stepping back into the spotlight. Whether you’re here for the mystery, the romance, or just to watch Justin Hartley be awesome, this season promises to deliver. So, buckle up. Season 2 is coming, and it’s going to be one wild ride.
