The midseason premiere of Tracker is set to bring Colter Shaw back from a deadly cliffhanger with more trouble than ever. Episode 10, which concludes a tense two-part story, will air on Sunday, March 1, 2026, on CBS. After a car crash left both Colter and his ally Keaton bleeding and unconscious, the new episode will see the survivalist crawl from the wreckage only to find himself branded a criminal.
What Happened in the Tracker Midseason Finale?
The last episode of 2025, titled “Good Trouble,” ended with Colter Shaw and retired cop Keaton in a fight for their lives. They were investigating the disappearance of Keaton’s former partner, which led them to a contract killer named Emile Lang. After Keaton was shot, Colter was rushing him to the hospital when an unseen assailant opened fire on their car, causing it to veer off the road and flip over a ledge. The episode faded to black with a “To Be Continued” title card, leaving fans to wait months to learn their fate.
Before the crash, Keaton managed to give Colter a crucial clue: the killer, Lang, is searching for a woman named Cassie Lindstrom. This name will be a key piece of the puzzle when the show returns, as Colter works to understand why Lang is so determined to find her.
Tracker Season 3 Episode 10 Release Date and New Time Slot
Mark your calendars: Tracker returns with Season 3, Episode 10 on Sunday, March 1, 2026. There is an important change for the show’s schedule. When it comes back, Tracker will move to a new time slot. Instead of airing at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, new episodes will now start at 9:00 p.m. ET. This shift is because the new Yellowstone spinoff, Y: Marshals, will be taking over the 8:00 p.m. slot.
For viewers watching from different time zones or countries, here is when the episode will be available:
- United States: Sunday, March 1, at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
- Streaming on Paramount+: Subscribers to the Paramount+ Premium plan can stream the episode live as it airs on CBS. Those with the Paramount+ Essential plan can watch it on demand the day after it broadcasts.
- International Viewers: Release times will vary by region. Fans should check their local Paramount+ service or network provider for exact details.
The Fate of Colter Shaw and Keaton Revealed
So, who survives the crash? Showrunner Elwood Reid has provided some answers. Colter Shaw, played by Justin Hartley, will make it out alive. However, his condition is dire.
“He’s the only one who crawls out of that car, and then he’s got bigger problems,” Reid stated in an interview. “Without giving too much away, he becomes a wanted man because he’s been at the scenes of these crimes, and people start wondering if he’s in cahoots with the killer.”
While Colter’s survival is certain, the fate of Keaton, played by Brent Sexton, is much less clear. He was coughing up blood even before the car went over the edge, and Reid hinted that the character was originally written to die in the first draft of the episode. Whether Keaton lives or dies will be a central question when the story continues.
What to Expect in Episode 10’s Story
Episode 10 will pick up immediately after the crash. Colter, badly injured and alone, will have to save himself and potentially try to help Keaton. His biggest new challenge won’t just be his wounds. As Reid teased, Colter will find himself wrongly suspected of working with the killer. This will force the usually independent tracker to urgently call for backup from his trusted team.
The episode will also continue the hunt for the contract killer, Emile Lang, and the mystery of Cassie Lindstrom. This case is expected to be a standalone story, but it will test Colter’s skills and resolve like never before.
Cast and Characters Returning in March 2026
The core cast of Tracker will return for the midseason premiere. This includes:
- Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw
- Fiona Rene as Reenie Greene, his lawyer
- Chris Lee as Randy, the team’s tech expert
Guest stars for Episode 10 include Jes Macallan, who is listed as playing Detective Willa Simms. Brent Sexton is also expected to appear as Keaton, at least in the episode’s opening moments.
Looking further ahead, fans can expect the larger story about Colter’s family and his father’s mysterious past to gain more focus in the remaining 13 episodes of the season. Showrunner Elwood Reid confirmed that the show is building toward Colter learning more about the government program his father may have been involved with. He also confirmed a fun “This Is Us” Easter egg, revealing that a character named David Pearson was intentionally named as a nod to Justin Hartley’s previous show.
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