For two seasons, CBS's missing persons procedural Tracker reigned as the network's biggest hit, but a new sheriff has rolled into town. Taylor Sheridan's latest crime series, Marshals, has officially dethroned the Justin Hartley-led drama, pulling in a staggering 26.4 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+ in Live+28-day ratings, according to Nielsen. The Luke Grimes-fronted procedural isn't just a ratings juggernaut—it's also topping streaming charts on Paramount+ and Amazon channels, per FlixPatrol.
Tracker, which still draws a respectable 16.4 million viewers, now sits in second place. The shift marks a major turning point for the network, as Sheridan's expanding universe continues to reshape the TV landscape. Marshals benefits from its lineage as the first post-Yellowstone spin-off, filling the void left by the mothership's two-year hiatus. The series follows Kayce Dutton (Grimes) as he leaves ranch life to join an elite team of marshals led by his former SEAL buddy, Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall Green). Together, they navigate Montana's rugged wilderness, where domestic terror simmers beneath the surface.
Sheridan's grip on CBS and Paramount+ extends beyond Marshals. His other projects, like the dark crime drama Mayor of Kingstown, continue to dominate streaming ahead of its final season. Meanwhile, Lioness is gearing up for a third season with Nicole Kidman teasing mind-blowing twists. Even Finestkind, Sheridan's Jenna Ortega crime thriller, is finally getting its due on Paramount+.
How Other CBS Shows Are Faring
CBS remains the top network for scripted programming, with most of its shows drawing over 10 million viewers. The new CIA spin-off, despite the cancellation of two FBI offshoots, is delivering 11.7 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+. It's tied with Kathy Bates's legal drama Matlock, now in its second season. Sheriff Country, the Fire Country spin-off, is breathing new life into the franchise with 10.7 million viewers, even as the original series declines. The comedy Ghosts remains a steady performer with 10.3 million viewers in its fourth season.
New episodes of Tracker and Marshals air Sundays on CBS and are available to stream on Paramount+. Stay tuned for more updates on Sheridan's ever-growing empire.
