Tracker fans, mark your calendars—the Season 3 midseason finale arrives Sunday, December 14, bringing back fan-favorite character Keaton for a conspiracy-laden case that’ll leave you hanging until March 2026. Episode 9 titled “Good Trouble” promises to deliver high stakes before CBS’s annual winter hiatus kicks in, so here’s everything you need to know to catch this crucial installment.

Tracker Season 3 Episode 9 Essential Details

Detail	Information
Episode Title	“Good Trouble”
Air Date	Sunday, December 14, 2025
Air Time	8:00 PM ET/PT
Episode Number	Season 3, Episode 9 (Midseason Finale)
Network	CBS
Streaming	Paramount+ (live for Premium, next-day for Essential)
Returning Character	Keaton (Brent Sexton)
Winter Break	After Episode 9 until March 2026

What’s “Good Trouble” About?

According to the official synopsis: 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.

This marks Keaton’s third appearance after his crucial role in Season 2’s midseason finale, where he helped Colter finally crack the decade-old Gina Pickett case. The character’s return signals major developments, as Keaton only appears when cases require his specialized expertise and fresh perspective.

How to Watch Episode 9

Traditional TV: Tune into CBS at 8:00 PM ET/PT on Sunday, December 14. Unlike recent episodes affected by NFL scheduling, this one airs at the standard time slot.

Streaming Options:

Paramount+ Premium ($12.99/month): Live stream alongside CBS broadcast
Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/month): Watch on-demand the next day (December 15)
Live TV Services: FuboTV, SlingTV, DirecTV Stream
CBS App/Website: Stream live with cable provider login

What Happens After Episode 9?

Tracker follows CBS’s traditional scheduling pattern for procedurals—taking a winter break for the holidays. After “Good Trouble” airs December 14, the show goes dark until the new year, with reruns filling the Sunday time slot through February.

Expected Return: March 2026 is the projected comeback window, though CBS hasn’t confirmed an exact date yet. This extended hiatus is standard for network dramas, allowing production teams to complete later episodes while giving audiences time to catch up on missed installments.

Season 3 Cast Shakeups Context

Episode 9 gains additional significance amid recent cast changes. Abby McEnany’s Velma Bruin and Eric Graise’s Bobby Exley departed as series regulars after Season 2, leaving gaps in Colter’s support team. Keaton’s return provides continuity and familiarity during this transition period.

The current core cast includes Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene as attorney Reenie Greene, with recurring appearances from Jensen Ackles as Russell Shaw and Sofia Pernas as Billie.

Episode 8 Recap: What Just Happened

Last week’s episode saw Colter helping a grieving mother accused of her missing daughter’s murder. He worked to prove her innocence while uncovering the true culprit—another case showcasing his ability to see beyond surface-level accusations and find hidden truths.

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FAQs

Why is Tracker taking such a long break after Episode 9?

CBS procedurals traditionally take winter hiatuses from mid-December through February for several strategic reasons. Networks air holiday specials and sports programming during this period, ratings typically dip with families traveling for holidays, and production schedules need buffer time to complete remaining episodes. The extended break also prevents burnout by spacing out the 22-episode season properly. Plus, it gives new viewers discovered through holiday reruns time to catch up before fresh episodes return in early 2026.

Will Keaton become a series regular after his Episode 9 return?

While CBS hasn’t officially announced Brent Sexton as a Season 3 regular, his recurring pattern suggests semi-regular appearances rather than full-time status. Keaton has appeared in pivotal episodes—Season 2’s midseason finale and now Season 3’s midseason finale—when Colter faces cases requiring specialized assistance. This recurring guest star approach allows the show to maintain Colter’s “lone wolf” identity while occasionally bringing in trusted allies for high-stakes situations. Given the cast departures this season, more Keaton appearances seem likely to fill partnership gaps.