Tracker put Justin Hartley‘s Colter on the spot when he was asked if he found The One — but did the signs point to his wife Sofia Pernas‘ character, Billie?
During the Sunday, April 20, episode of the hit CBS series, Colter assists Randy (Chris Lee) on a case in Las Vegas. The disappearance is personal to Randy — the missing woman is his ex-girlfriend’s best friend. Randy explained the importance of the case to Colter by bringing up his personal life.
“Do you know what I am talking about?” Randy asked Colter. “Do you have one of those where she’s The One but for some reason you missed it?”
Colter, however, couldn’t seem to find the right answer. He quickly changed the subject but the topic came back up at the end of the episode when Randy asked again whether there was someone special in his life.
Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas reunited on screen up for one episode of CBS’ Tracker — and that’s only the beginning. Tracker, which premiered in February 2024, is centered around a survivalist named Colter (Hartley) who travels the country helping people and law enforcement tackle a variety of mysteries. As the series unfolds, viewers learn […]
“You know,” Colter replied coyly, to which Randy fired back, “How could I possibly know?”
Randy noted that he didn’t need a straight answer from Colter. “So you are telling me without telling me. I see what you are doing,” Bobby’s (Eric Graise) cousin added.
While Billie’s name wasn’t mentioned, the conversation came two episodes after the duo reunited. The March 30 episode brought Billie back into Colter’s life when he asked her for a favor that involved her going undercover in a women’s prison. Billie poked fun at Colter for cashing in on his favor by questioning if he was “keeping tabs” on her.
Colter was subsequently asked by Detective Brock (Diana Maria Riva) if he considered Billie a friend, which he seemed unsure of at the time. By the end of the episode, Colter visited Billie at her hotel room to thank her for her help.
“You pretty much owe me for life now,” she told Colter, who replied he is “aware” of how much Billie helped him. Billie questioned his support by asking why he was “really here.” The fictional couple ultimately hooked up, but it is unclear where their relationship stands now. (Colter previously had a romance with Camille (Floriana Lima) and Reenie (Fiona Rene) in the past.)
Pernas, 35, originally joined her husband’s new show when it premiered in 2024. Before Tracker, Hartley, 48, worked with Pernas on The Young and The Restless in 2015. and years later, they reconnected off screen and exchanged vows in 2021. They collaborated on the short-lived Quantum Leap reboot as well.
“She’s wonderful. I mean, if I had my choice, I’d spend every minute with her,” Hartley gushed to Us Weekly in July 2024 of working with his wife. “What’s really cool is when you meet someone that means so much to you, that you’re so proud to be with and so proud of, and just such a fan of, and to get to see her work, because she’s such a talented actor. She elevates scenes, and so it makes my job easier, actually. But yeah, it’s just wonderful to work with her.”
While Hartley hasn’t confirmed how often Pernas would return to the series, he recently discussed the highlights that come with working alongside his wife.
“I enjoy being around her. I’m having the time of my life with this show,” Hartley told USA Today last month. “I love it. To be able to share it with the people you love makes it even better.”
Tracker airs on CBS on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Paramount+.
