Fans couldn’t help but notice the absence of one major character in several Tracker season 2 episodes – Bobby. What happened to the computer genius, and why was he missing from the show?
What Happened to Bobby on ‘Tracker’?
Bobby was noticeably missing from season 2, episode 10, of Tracker. Instead of assisting Colter Shaw with tech on his case, it was Bobby’s cousin Randy who was brought in to help out. Randy explained why Bobby, who is played by Eric Graise, was not present during the episode. “Bobby is dealing with some family stuff, but he wanted to make sure he didn’t leave you hanging,” Randy told Colter during the episode. Colter said that he remembered Randy from his help on a case in the past. “I remember you. You helped me with that case where you hacked into the police server,” Colter said to Randy. “Some of my best work,” Randy said in response. “And for the record, I am the one who showed him how to jailbreak his phone so you are all good.”
Randy began looking around Bobby’s desk, grabbing a bag of gummy worms and eating some while he talked to Colter on the phone. After their playful exchange about the candy, Colter told him he needed assistance with a case regarding a guy who killed several people and kidnapped a girl. After fumbling around with the software on Bobby’s computer for a few seconds, Randy was ready to go to work on the case. In the weeks that followed, Bobby was missing from five more episodes of the show. Finally, Colter and Randy talked about Bobby again in season 2, episode 15. Colter asked Randy if he had heard from Bobby at all amid his hiatus from work. “No, man, you know how he gets. Doesn’t like to talk about personal stuff,” Randy explained to the rewardist. Colter then revealed that Bobby had to attend his friend’s funeral in his time off from work.
“I know that’s hitting him hard. They were like brothers, man,” Randy replied to Colter. Colter said that he had texted Bobby but the tech guru did not immediately respond to his messages. He said that he understood that Bobby needed time to process his loss. “He’ll get back to it. And if he doesn’t, I’ll make sure he does. No way out but through,” Randy told Colter.
Fans Wonder If Bobby Will Come Back to ‘Tracker’
After the first episode with Randy aired, some fans took to social media to discuss Bobby’s whereabouts. “Where’s Bobby? #trackercbs I didn’t catch that! #tracker,” one person said on X, to which another replied, “I think they said he’s dealing with some family business. I hope he’s gonna be back.” “Is Bobby still in the show? Reenie is also MIA,” another viewer asked on X. “Whoa, where tf is Bobby, this better be temporary, omg???? #TrackerCBS,” another person asked.
In season 2, episode 11, Randy once again came back in the absence of Bobby for yet another case. The episode titled “Shades of Gray” showed Randy once again making himself acquainted with Bobby’s tech setup. He pointed out how many cords Bobby had around the room. “I’m looking for a missing guy. Might have been seeing a married woman,” Colter told Randy on the phone, to which he responded, “Take it from me, bad move, done that.” Weeks later, fans were still questioning Bobby’s absence from the program in season 2 episodes 12, 13, 14 and 15. “I am enjoying this season of tracker a lot but please give me bobby back?? #TrackerCBS,” one person wrote on X. “WHERE THE HELL DID BOBBY GO?!” another person asked.
Will Bobby Return to ‘Tracker’? What We Know So Far
It is believed that Bobby will be returning to Tracker, according to multiple outlets. It’s also worth mentioning that Chris Lee, who plays Randy, was brought onto Tracker for a “substantial recurring role,” per Deadline. This could mean viewers should expect multiple appearances from Randy throughout the remaining episodes of season 2. The outlet did not reveal if and when Bobby would be back in his usual role on the team.
