Tracker Season 3 Finale: Cliffhanger Explained

The latest season of CBS's hit survivalist drama Tracker just delivered its most explosive episode yet. Season 3, Episode 9 titled "Good Trouble" aired on December 14, 2025, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with a shocking cliffhanger. Justin Hartley's Colter Shaw is back in action, but this time he's tangled in a deadly conspiracy that could have deadly consequences for everyone involved.

The Fall Finale: "Good Trouble" Unraveled

When Colter's old friend Keaton (Brent Sexton) asks for help finding his missing former partner, Nat Dobbs, they uncover a trail of bodies buried on a dairy farm. What begins as a missing persons case quickly spirals into a massive conspiracy involving a Pacific Northwest crime boss (Zhan Menassian), a corrupt police commissioner (Sasha Roiz), and a terrifying contract killer named Emile Lang (Mark Engelhardt). As they dig deeper, Colter and Keaton realize Dobbs was taking bribes from the crime boss, making him a liability in a web of corruption that reaches deep into Tacoma's law enforcement.

The Villain Emerges: Emile Lang

The episode introduces Emile Lang, a ruthless contract killer presumed dead for five years. Lang is responsible for the farmer's murder and abducting Dobbs after discovering his involvement with Menassian. Through brutal interrogation and torture, Lang reveals he's hunting for someone named Cassie Lindstrom—the same name as the cop Lang murdered years ago. This connection hints at a larger, personal motive behind Lang's rampage. After escaping a car crash that critically injures Dobbs, Lang resurfaces to assassinate accountant Bradley Weitz, stealing evidence that could expose the conspiracy.

The Explosive Ending: A Car Crash

The finale reaches its peak when Colter and Keaton are ambushed in their car, which swerves off the road and flips over in a fiery crash. With Lang still on the loose and Keaton bleeding from a gunshot wound, Colter fights to save his friend while the conspiracy deepens. Meanwhile, Colter's attorney Reenie uncovers damning financial evidence linking multiple officials to Menassian's fraud scheme. The episode ends with "To be continued," leaving fans desperate to know who survives the crash and how Lang's hunt for Lindstrom connects to the wider conspiracy.

When Does Tracker Season 3 Return?

Don't worry, Colter Shaw fans! Tracker will return with new episodes on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Until then, viewers can binge-watch Season 1 and Season 2 on Hulu or catch up on all current episodes via Paramount+.

How to Watch Tracker Season 3

Don't miss a moment of the action! Tracker airs Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT on CBS. For cord-cutters, the series streams live on Paramount+ (Premium tier includes live CBS), or via services like fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. All episodes are available on-demand the day after airing on Paramount+.

"When Colter's old friend Keaton asks for help finding his former partner, they uncover a trail of bodies and a conspiracy that runs deeper than they could've imagined."

As we await the return of Colter Shaw, one thing's certain: the "Good Trouble" finale has set the stage for an explosive second half of Season 3. With corrupt cops, deadly assassins, and unresolved family mysteries, Tracker promises more twists and turns than ever when it returns in 2026.