The fourth season of Tracker is set to arrive with a significant shift in production and a record-breaking financial incentive that marks a new chapter for the CBS procedural. While fans prepare for the return of Colter Shaw, the series is making headlines for its relocation to California and a confirmed guest appearance from a fan-favorite actor.
Season 4 of Tracker is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The debut episode will air in a special time slot at 9:30 PM ET. Following the premiere, the series will move to its permanent home in the 9:00 PM ET Sunday night slot starting October 11, 2026.
Production Relocation and Record Tax Credits
One of the most substantial changes for the upcoming season is the physical move of the production. After filming its first three seasons in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tracker has officially relocated to Los Angeles. This move was facilitated by a record-breaking $48 million tax credit from the California Film Commission, which stands as the largest incentive ever awarded to a relocating television series in the state’s history.
According to TheWrap, this financial support was a primary driver for the move, allowing the production to utilize Los Angeles’ extensive infrastructure while maintaining the show’s high-stakes narrative style. The shift to California is expected to provide a new visual backdrop for Colter Shaw’s travels, though the series will continue to focus on his work as a “reward seeker” helping law enforcement and private citizens across various environments.
Jensen Ackles Returns as Russell Shaw
Casting news for Season 4 has also confirmed the return of a key figure in Colter’s past. Jensen Ackles is set to reprise his role as Russell Shaw, Colter’s estranged brother. Ackles, who first appeared in the series during the first season, has become a significant draw for the audience due to the complex family dynamic his character introduces.
Ackles is confirmed to appear in Episode 5 of the fourth season. His return is expected to delve deeper into the Shaw family’s mysterious history, which has been a lingering thread throughout the series. The reunion of the Shaw brothers remains a central point of interest as Colter continues to navigate his professional rewards while untangling his own personal trauma.
Details on the specific plot for the fourth season remain under wraps, but the combination of a major production upgrade and the return of significant guest stars suggests that CBS is positioning the show to maintain its standing as a cornerstone of its Sunday night programming block.
