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Tracker pulls fans into a dangerous underground world tonight. When veteran stuntman Baxter mysteriously vanishes following a risky stunt on a B-movie set, Colter Shaw uncovers a sinister criminal conspiracy. The episode airs Sunday, March 22 at 9 PM ET/PT on CBS.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Episode Title: “Breakaway” features 3 major guest stars including legendary wrestler Chris Jericho
- Air Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 9 PM ET/CT on CBS and streaming Paramount+
- Plot Focus: David Ramsey plays missing stuntman whose disappearance connects to mobsters and a heist
- Stakes Raised: Chris Jericho plays antagonist Virgil Dean in high-action episode with gunfights
Missing Stuntman Leads To Dangerous Mystery
Erica Durance returns as Laura, an accomplished stuntwoman worried about her boyfriend Baxter after he goes missing from a low-budget indie film set. She calls Colter Shaw for help when Baxter fails to come home and ignores her calls. Baxter is described as a weathered veteran stuntman with a long list of injuries. His star is fading, forcing him to work increasingly risky indie productions just to survive financially.
Colter infiltrates the movie set and discovers immediate danger lurking backstage. He witnesses drug use in the stunts trailer and a young woman who appears trapped. The production isn’t just corrupt, it’s connected to serious criminal activity. Jake Harris, the stunt supervisor, admits Baxter seemed distracted, checking his phone constantly before vanishing.
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Tracker season 3 episode 13 investigates veteran stuntman’s mysterious disappearance tonight
Criminal Producer Links to Organized Crime
Investigation reveals producer Bennett Cranston has deep ties to organized crime with a rap sheet including racketeering charges. When Colter breaks into Cranston’s hotel room, he finds evidence of a struggle. Security footage shows Baxter knocked on the producer’s door, then armed men dragged him away down the hallway by force. Cranston later claims Baxter initiated contact about reclaiming his custom Dodge Charger that he’d sold two years prior.
The trail leads to a dangerous industrial zone where Colter discovers Cranston tied up and his men knocked unconscious. The producer admits Baxter overpowered them, suggesting the stuntman is far more resourceful and dangerous than initially suspected. Colter leaves them bound and moves forward with his search.
The Plot Thickens at Underground Racing Scene
| Detail | Information |
| Episode Title | “Breakaway” |
| Network | CBS and Paramount+ |
| Air Time | Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 9 PM ET |
| Guest Stars | David Ramsey, Erica Durance, Chris Jericho |
The Charger resurfaces at an underground racing operation in a desolate dirt lot. Colter discovers Baxter didn’t keep the car but sold it, likely for cash. More shocking, Baxter won races that paid him $25,000, then immediately unloaded the vehicle. Randy’s investigation uncovers a hidden financial crisis: Baxter’s son Dalton is drowning in debt and back taxes. Baxter was secretly sending his estranged son money to survive.
Laura admits she had no idea about Baxter’s relationship with Dalton or his financial desperation. Colter realizes Baxter had won the money to bail out his struggling son, but something interrupted his escape. That something, or someone, is Virgil Dean.
Virgil Dean Orchestrates an Armored Car Heist
“He’s not a nice guy.”
— Chris Jericho, on his character Virgil Dean
Chris Jericho, the professional wrestler turned actor, plays the ruthless antagonist Virgil Dean. According to Jericho’s announcement, his character is definitely not a nice guy. Virgil has coerced Dalton into being the getaway driver for a major armored car robbery. When Baxter learns his son is trapped in a criminal conspiracy, he agrees to take Dalton’s place on the job, desperate to protect his boy from violence.
Colter and Laura discover Dalton bound and gagged in a warehouse by the river where Virgil’s smash and grab crew is planning the heist. Maps and transit times reveal their target. The confrontation escalates into intense gunfire as the crew moves on the armored truck. Laura arrives on a motorcycle and takes action. Multiple criminals go down as Colter provides covering fire.
Will Colter Rescue Baxter From Virgil’s Grip?
The episode builds toward a high-stakes showdown between Colter and Virgil as the armored car job unfolds. Baxter is pinned down as his son fights for his life. The outcome remains uncertain as CBS promised shocking action involving the veteran stuntman facing off against Virgil’s dangerous crew. Tonight’s episode marks one of the season’s most explosive confrontations, combining family drama with criminal intrigue. Fans won’t want to miss this intense, action-packed episode that delivers on Tracker’s promise of high-stakes mystery and danger.
Sources
- Bleeding Cool News – Official episode preview and cast interviews for Tracker S03E13
- Showbiz Junkies – Detailed episode recap with plot analysis and character details
- CBS Entertainment – Official episode synopsis and air time information
