Tracker Season 4 premieres October 4, 2026, with Justin Hartley returning as Colter Shaw and Jensen Ackles back as Russell for another major family mystery.

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Tracker Season 4 Sets October Return as Russell Comes Back

The October 4 premiere is reported for 9:30 p.m. ET because of football, then Tracker moves to a 9 p.m. Sunday schedule starting October 11.

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Premiere Night Starts at 9:30 PM After CBS Football

Jensen Ackles returns as Russell Shaw, who reportedly needs Colter's help with a problem involving himself and another person when the brothers meet again soon.

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Jensen Ackles Returns as Russell With a New Problem

Season 3 left questions about Ashton Shaw, Colter's childhood, and a program involving gifted children, giving Season 4 several major family secrets to explore further.

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Season 4 Keeps the Shaw Family Mystery Moving Forward

Production moves from Vancouver to Los Angeles, giving Colter's weekly cases fresh roads, towns, and landscapes while keeping the show's familiar search format fully intact.

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Tracker Season 4 Moves Filming From Vancouver to LA

Season 4 still follows Colter through new cases each week, while the Los Angeles move could make the show's settings feel more varied for viewers.

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New Cases Keep Colter's Search Work at the Center Again

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What Russell's Return Could Mean for Colter and Family

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