Justin Hartley’s Tracker: Season 4 Premiere & Hulu Release

Expanded Streaming Access and Broadcast Dominance

The broadcast success of the hit series continues as Justin Hartley’s Tracker confirms exciting developments for both television viewers and streaming audiences. During the 2023-2024 season, the program solidified its position as the #1 non-sports series on broadcast television, maintaining an average of 11.6 million viewers. To build on this momentum, Tracker confirms new streaming debut ahead of official return by bringing Season 3 to Hulu on Wednesday, September 4, 2026. This streaming release will include all 22 episodes, providing a comprehensive opportunity for fans to catch up on Colter Shaw’s missions before the next chapter begins.

CBS Return and Schedule Adjustments

CBS has established a specific rollout plan for the upcoming fourth season. According to network details, CBS officially confirms Tracker’s Season 4 return after location change with a premiere date set for Sunday, October 4, 2026. The initial episode will air at 9:30 PM ET. Following the premiere event, the series is scheduled to shift to its regular 9:00 PM ET timeslot starting on October 11, 2026. This scheduling consistency follows a massive production shift where filming moved from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Los Angeles, California. This relocation was executed to utilize a $48 million tax credit, with filming for the new episodes having commenced in June 2026.

Jensen Ackles Returns as Russell Shaw

One of the most anticipated elements of the new season is the return of family dynamics within the Shaw lineage. At the Televerse 2026 festival, Justin Hartley confirmed that Jensen Ackles’ Tracker return is official. Ackles will reprise his role as Russell Shaw, Colter’s brother. The upcoming narrative involves Russell Shaw seeking a specific favor from Colter, expanding on the tension and cooperation established in previous encounters. Hartley indicated that the shift to a Los Angeles setting will provide “new, fresh places” for these characters to interact as the production takes advantage of the California environment.

Supporting Cast and Production Evolution

While the Shaw brothers remain at the center of the story, the supporting ensemble remains an integral part of the procedural’s formula. Fiona Rene is confirmed to return in her role as attorney Reenie Greene, and Chris Lee will continue his role as the tech expert Randy. The transition to Los Angeles marks a significant milestone for the production, which has sought to maintain the high-stakes atmosphere of the series while evolving the visual backdrop of the investigations. For more details on the guest roster and specific scheduling, you can view the Tracker Season 4: Special Guest Return & Premiere Date Revealed report. With the production officially underway since June, the team is focused on delivering the next installment of the top-rated drama on its new home turf.