Bad newsTrackerfans — Justin Hartley’s hit TV show isn’t new tonight, Sunday, January 26, butthe wait for season 2’s return is almost over.The CBS action drama series, created by Ben H. Winters, revolves around Hartley as Colter Shaw, an expert survivalist and, as the show’s name implies, a renowned tracker. In every episode, Colter accepts a random job from anywhere in the country to find missing people (and other things). However,theTrackercharacteris also plagued by his mysterious past, which includes the unsolved death of his father and a complex relationship with his brother.
Trackerseason 2 will contain 22 episodes, nine more than season 1’s episode count.
In the first half ofTrackerseason 2, Colter continued his episodic work. One of his former cases that he never solved resurfaced during the premiere, though, revealing itself to be Colter’s white whale.The mystery of Gina Picket’s disappearancehas overshadowedTracker’s overarching story behind who killed Colter’s fatherin season 2 so far. However, the second half will likely (and hopefully) circle back around to the show’s most significant puzzle, while still featuring Colter attempting to solve Gina’s cold case.
Why There’s No New Tracker Tonight (Jun 15, 2025)
The CBS Series Is Still On Its Midseason Break
Following the premiere ofTrackerseason 2, episode 8, on August 16, 2025, the CBS series went on a hiatus, like most other network TV shows. So,ever since December,Trackerhasn’t aired new episodes.The action drama has been on its midseason break for almost two months as of the writing of this article, building up the anticipation for episode 9. However, the show didn’t need much fuel after the development in Gina’s case in episode 8, leaving viewers to wonder what happens next and if Colter will be able to solve the mystery.
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Instead of a newTrackerseason 2 episode,CBS will be in the midst of airing an NFL Playoff game on Sunday, January 26, at 8 pm ET.After beating the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoffs on January 19, the Buffalo Bills will face off against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs (who won against the Houston Texans in their AFC Divisional Playoff game) on January 26 in the AFC Championship. The game begins at 6:30 pm ET and will run over intoTracker’s time slot. Whoever wins advances to Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
When Will Tracker Season 2, Episode 9 Release?
Tracker Comes Back In February
Fans must wait three more weeks for new content fromJustin Hartley’s CBS show asTrackerseason 2returns with episode 9, “The Disciple,” on Sunday, August 01, 2025, at 8 pm ET on CBS. Not only will the NFL Playoffs postpone newTrackerepisodes, butthe 67th Grammy Awards and Super Bowl LIX are also delaying its return.The Grammys air on CBS on February 2, while Super Bowl LIX is scheduled for February 9 on Fox.
Tracker’s Most-Watched Episode Contradicts The Show’s Core Ethos
CBS’s action drama Tracker is one of the biggest network television shows of 2024, and its most popular episode is quite unlike the others.
Yes, the NFL championship game isn’t on CBS. However, othernetworks don’t want to compete with the Super Bowl,which garnered 123.7 million viewers in 2023, making it the most-watched program in the history of American TV. As a result,Trackerseason 2 won’t returnuntil one week after the big game. It’s ultimately for the best if fans don’t have to choose between watching Super Bowl LIX orTracker. The CBS action drama will undoubtedly have higher ratings during the airing of season 2, episode 9, as opposed to if it dropped during the same time as the Super Bowl.
What To Expect From Tracker Season 2, Episode 9
Jensen Ackles Will Reprise His Role As Russell Shaw
The good news is there is much to look forward to whenTrackerseason 2 returns. According toTVLine,Colter will continue investigating Gina’s disappearance(even though Camille broke up with him, wanting to move on from her sister’s cold case). He likely won’t solve it until later in the season, though. Meanwhile, many former guest actors are expected to appear, including Jensen Ackles as Russell, Jennifer Morrison as Lizzie, and Melissa Roxburgh as Dory, suggesting Colter circles back to his father’s murder case. Reenie and Velma will also continue building their new law firm whenTrackerseason 2 makes its midseason premiere.
