‘Tracker’ Season 4 Episode 2 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

The second episode of the fourth season of ‘Tracker’ arrives on Sunday, October 11, and CBS has already set out the schedule and streaming options. Titled “Switchback,” the hour follows Colter as he hunts for a missing mother and daughter after learning they were being stalked on a hike. It is the first case of the season to take him away from an urban setting.

This guide covers the ‘Tracker’ release date, air time, viewing options and what the official preview reveals. The season opener returned the series to Sunday nights, and the follow up gives viewers a clearer picture of how the new run will be structured.

‘Tracker’ Release Date and Episode Schedule

“Switchback” carries a premiere date of October 11, 2026, according to the confirmed episode list. It follows the season opener, which aired a week earlier and was set to stream on demand on October 5. That timing keeps the show on a weekly release pattern rather than a full season drop.

The announced rollout is weekly, and CBS has not confirmed a total episode count for the season. For context, the first season ran for thirteen episodes, the second expanded to twenty and the third reached twenty two. Without a final number, it remains unclear whether the network will build in a hiatus.

The calendar for the weeks ahead is already taking shape. The next entry, “Original Parts,” is followed on October 25 by “Purification,” with “Bend Don’t Break” set for November 1. “Original Parts” lands on October 18.

Air Time and Time Zones for the New Episode

“Switchback” airs on Sunday, October 11, from 9 PM to 10 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. That is the show’s regular weekly position on the schedule. Viewers in Central and Mountain regions should check local listings, since the broadcast follows the network feed.

The slot is a return to normal after the opener ran later than usual. The premiere started half an hour later than normal in the east because of the NFL. From October 11 onward, the series settles into its usual Sunday hour of 9 PM ET/PT.

The lead in programming is also worth noting for anyone setting a recording. ‘Marshals’ airs immediately before ‘Tracker’ in its second season. That pairing gives CBS a two hour Sunday block built around its scripted dramas.

Where to Watch ‘Tracker’ on CBS and Paramount+

The simplest option is a live broadcast on CBS. The episode also streams on Paramount+, live and on demand for Premium subscribers, or on demand the day after airing for Essential subscribers. That puts the on demand release of the second episode on October 12.

Plan choice matters for anyone who wants to watch as it airs. Paramount Plus Premium costs $14 a month and includes a local CBS station, so the episode can be seen live. The Essential tier costs $9 a month and does not offer the live feed, so the episode arrives the following day.

There are options for catching up as well. Seasons one through three remain on Paramount+ for subscribers on either plan. Premium subscribers can also download episodes on supported mobile devices and watch them offline in the app.

‘Switchback’ Preview and What to Expect

The official overview says a mother and daughter vanish while hiking the Pacific Divide Trail, and Colter races to find them after discovering they were being stalked. The setup moves the show into backcountry terrain, which plays to the survival skills that define the character. It also raises the stakes, since the pursuer is part of the story from the start.

Erica Hernandez guest stars as Becca and Sarah Jane Morris guest stars as Leanne. The episode was written by Travis Donnelly and Ryan O’Nan, and directed by Jeff T. Thomas. CBS has released an image gallery for the hour, though the network has kept plot specifics to the official synopsis.

The new case arrives against a backdrop of change behind the camera. Production has moved from Vancouver to Los Angeles for the fourth season. Jensen Ackles has been confirmed to return as well, and the previous season’s finale tied Colter and Russell’s father to a government program.

Michael Malarkey begins a recurring run as Adam in the following episode. With Colter racing to find a mother and daughter who were being stalked along the Pacific Divide Trail, do you think “Switchback” will give him a pursuer as threatening as anything he faced in the Port of Los Angeles case that opened the season?