“ Tracker ” is back, and so are the hit CBS drama’s viewers. The Justin Hartley starrer returned on Oct. 19 with 12.97 million viewers, according to Nielsen’s live+7-day multiplatform data. That was up 17% from the year-ago Season 2 premiere of “Tracker,” according to CBS.

“Tracker” was one of four CBS shows to make the top 5 so far this fall according to the most recent multiplatform 7-day viewing chart for the 2025-2026 broadcast season (entertainment only, meaning sports — which still dominates primetime — isn’t included).

CBS waited until mid October to bring back the majority of its scripted series, dubbing the week of Oct. 12 “CBS Premiere Week.”

Besides “Tracker,” shows performing well so far include “Matlock,” which is averaging 10.7 million viewers after two episodes; peren

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