Fire Country will be back for its fifth season, but it will be without one of its major players.
CBS renewed 10 series on Thursday, January 22, and the Max Thieriot-led drama was one of them. But when it returns, there will be someone new in charge.
Tia Napolitano, who has served as the showrunner for its run so far, is exiting at the end of Season 4, according to Deadline on January 16. According to the outlet, she is going to “focus on her own development” — she has a deal with CBS Studios — and they’ll be looking for someone to take over as showrunner “soon.”
“Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country, which not only became a top series, but is also the foundation of a growing universe,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a statement (via Deadline). “We’re grateful for all her contributions and tireless work, and look forward to collaborating with her on future projects.”
Added Napolitano in her own statement, “I am beyond proud of the past four seasons of Fire Country. All of my gratitude to our cast, crew, writers, producers, fans, and of course CBS and CBS Studios. It’s been a beautiful ride!”
Is Fire Country renewed for Season 5?
Yes, and we’re not too surprised. After all, the spinoff, Sheriff Country, had already been renewed for its second season, to air in 2026-2027, plus with Napolitano’s exit came the news that they’re looking for a new showrunner.
When will Fire Country Season 5 premiere?
It’s too early to say, but chances are it will remain a fall show, meaning a September or October 2026 premiere. And given its success on Friday nights, we’d be shocked if it doesn’t continue to air in that 9/8c slot.
Who will be in the Fire Country cast for Season 5?
Fire Country Season 4 stars Max Thieriot as Bode, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Jordan Calloway as Jake, and Jules Latimer as Eve. The series lost two series regulars between Seasons 3 and 4 in Billy Burke (Vince) and Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela); Vince was killed off, while Gabriela left town. The door is open for Arcila to return, so we’ll have to wait to see if she would return in the fifth season — or if anyone else might be leaving.
