‘Tracker’ Season 4 Episode 2 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch as Colter Searches for a Missing Hiker

Colter Shaw is back on the case, and fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next. The new season of ‘Tracker’ premiered tonight, Sunday, October 4, on CBS, meaning viewers won’t have to wait long for the next thrilling episode.

The second episode, titled ‘Switchback,’ plunges Colter into a gripping wilderness search, showcasing the series at its best. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date, air time, streaming options, and story setup before ‘Switchback’ airs.

‘Switchback’ is set to premiere on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Fans who tuned in for the opener tonight will only have to wait a week for the follow-up episode.

The series is releasing episodes weekly instead of all at once, so there’s no binge-watching option available. This gradual rollout has been a key factor in building the show’s dedicated audience on broadcast television.

CBS has yet to confirm the total number of episodes for the new season, leaving a complete release schedule unavailable. For reference, the first season had 13 episodes, the second expanded to 20, and the third featured 22 episodes.

Starting October 11, ‘Switchback’ will air in its regular Sunday time slot at 9 PM ET/PT. Paramount+ also lists a consistent time slot of Sundays at 9 PM ET/PT, which is a half-hour earlier than the premiere episode on the East Coast.

Eastern viewers will see the premiere 30 minutes later than the show’s usual weekly time. This later start is a one-time adjustment for premiere week, so make sure to set your reminders for the earlier time moving forward.

One source mentions a weekly time of 9:30 PM ET/8:30 PM CT. However, since both the network and Paramount+ indicate 9 PM for the regular slot, that later time appears to apply only to the opener. Regardless, ‘Marshals’ will air right before ‘Tracker’ on Sundays, so you can easily stay tuned after the lead-in.

For those wondering where to catch ‘Tracker’ online or on TV, the simplest option is through standard television. The show airs on CBS and streams on Paramount Plus, with live viewing available depending on your subscription plan.

Paramount Plus Premium, priced at $14 a month, includes access to your local CBS station for live viewing, while the $9 Essential plan makes the episode available on demand the following day. This means the on-demand release of the second episode will be on October 12.

If you’re looking to catch up, the first three seasons are available on Paramount+ for subscribers of either plan. Premium subscribers can also download episodes in the app on supported mobile devices for offline viewing.

The official synopsis for ‘Switchback’ promises a thrilling survival story. Colter embarks on a search for a mother and daughter who vanish while hiking the Pacific Divide Trail, discovering that someone has been following them. A missing person case becomes even more intense with a stalker on the trail.

The following episode looks equally captivating. ‘Original Parts’ will air on October 18, featuring Colter searching for a woman who disappeared after a heated argument with her husband in an abandoned Texas town, while Reenie reconnects with an old friend named Adam Shevlin.

The overarching story is also developing. Jensen Ackles is confirmed to return as Russell. The finale of last season linked the Shaw brothers’ father, Ashton, to the government’s Chrono Stasis program, but the series is reportedly putting Ashton’s storyline on hold for now. Additionally, viewers can expect a visual refresh as production has shifted from Vancouver to Los Angeles.

With a stalker on the Pacific Divide Trail, can Colter catch the follower before the situation turns deadly, or will Russell’s secrets distract him from the search?