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Tracker Delays Explained: Why Your Favorite Shows Are Pushed
6 Apr
Summary
- CBS Sunday schedule impacted by long NFL games and "60 Minutes" specials.
- Tracker became the most-watched broadcast premiere since 2021.
- Season 2 premiere saw a nearly 10 percent increase in viewership.
Sundays on CBS frequently feature delayed airings of popular shows like "Tracker," "Marshals," and "Watson." These consistent postponements are attributed to the network's broadcasting of live NFL games and "60 Minutes" specials.
Since NFL games often exceed their scheduled time, "60 Minutes" specials and subsequent programs are pushed back. This scheduling pattern was also observed during "Tracker's" first season, impacted by events like March Madness and the CMT Music Awards.
Despite broadcast delays, "Tracker" has demonstrated immense popularity. It achieved the most-watched broadcast premiere status since Mark Harmon's final "NCIS" episode in September 2021, averaging 18.2 million viewers per episode. The show's second season premiere drew 8.3 million total viewers, a near 10 percent increase from its previous finale, marking its highest audience since its February 2024 debut.
Star Justin Hartley noted the show's success has created new opportunities, allowing him to bring in familiar faces and a wider pool of talent. He also teased that the final five episodes of the current season will focus on the mystery surrounding Colter's father's death, with potential storylines for season 3 exploring Colter using his survivalist skills to evade authorities.
