CBS Renews Fire Country for a Thrilling Fourth Season
The heat is on as CBS officially renews its breakout drama Fire Country for a fourth season. After a riveting two-hour Season 3 finale that aired on April 25, 2025, the show’s creators are preparing to raise the stakes even higher in the next chapter. Created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, Fire Country has continued to captivate audiences with its high-octane firefighting sequences, intense emotional arcs, and small-town secrets in fictional Edgewater, California.
Season 3 concluded with major developments—including the surprise transfer of Jake Crawford (Jordan Calloway) to a different station in Mendocino, which left fans speculating about his future on the show. While his departure seemed like a goodbye, showrunner Tia Napolitano hinted that his return isn’t off the table. Meanwhile, Max Thieriot, who stars as Bode Donovan and also serves as co-creator and executive producer, directed the season finale and teased a “massive cliffhanger” that sets up major tension and character-driven stories in Season 4.
According to CBS’s announcement, Fire Country will return in the 2025–2026 primetime season, likely premiering in the fall. Though no exact date has been confirmed, the anticipation is already sky-high.
Spin-Off Universe Expands: Enter Sheriff Country
As Fire Country gains momentum, CBS is expanding the franchise with the introduction of a new spin-off: Sheriff Country. The show will center on Sheriff Mickey Fox, portrayed by Homeland and Deadpool star Morena Baccarin, a fearless law enforcement officer navigating crime, corruption, and secrets in the same Northern California setting as Fire Country.
Baccarin’s character was introduced in Season 3 of Fire Country, setting up her transition into the lead of her own series. The spinoff is expected to dive into the complexities of small-town policing while exploring deeper connections between the sheriff’s office and Cal Fire, especially through her dynamic with Sharon Leone (Diane Farr).
Sheriff Country will air Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, serving as a lead-in to Fire Country, which will continue its Friday night slot from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. The back-to-back scheduling promises a powerful night of action and character drama that fans won’t want to miss.
More Spin-Offs May Be on the Horizon
Interestingly, another potential spin-off is also in the works. In early 2024, CBS began development on a new Fire Country universe expansion featuring Jared Padalecki (Supernatural, Walker). While few details have been revealed, this project remains in active development and could push the franchise into even more dynamic storytelling territory.
With a growing interconnected world, Fire Country is shaping up to be one of CBS’s most ambitious serialized universes, much like what Chicago Fire did for NBC.
What to Expect in Season 4
According to Max Thieriot and the creative team, Season 4 will continue to focus on character-driven storytelling, exploring themes of redemption, second chances, and the costs of heroism. Bode’s journey is far from over, and the choices made at the end of Season 3 will have lasting consequences.
Stephanie Arcila, who plays Gabriela, is expected to exit the series, though how her character will be written off remains a mystery. Arcila recently commented that she’s unsure about the show’s plan for Gabriela, sparking fan theories and speculation online.
The showrunners also hinted that more Cal Fire emergencies and community-driven subplots will push both returning and new characters to their limits. With the addition of new firehouses, sheriff departments, and cross-show relationships, Fire Country Season 4 will be bigger and bolder than ever before.
How to Catch Up: Streaming and Availability
If you’re new to Fire Country or want to rewatch key episodes, here’s how to catch up before Season 4 arrives:
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Netflix: Season 1 is currently available for streaming.
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Paramount+: All three seasons are available to stream in full.
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CBS.com: On-demand viewing for recent episodes.
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Amazon and PlutoTV: Purchase or stream past episodes as needed.
With multiple ways to watch, there’s no excuse to miss out on the action.
Final Thoughts
Fire Country is not just a hit—it’s a growing franchise that CBS is clearly betting big on. With a fourth season confirmed, two spin-offs in motion, and high audience engagement, the series is solidifying its place as a primetime powerhouse. Whether you’re drawn in by the adrenaline-pumping rescue missions, the gripping character arcs, or the evolving town politics, Fire Country promises more flames, more heart, and more surprises in the seasons ahead.
Stay tuned—because Edgewater’s story is just heating up.
