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Sheriff Country
Genre
Created by
Based on
Fire Country
by 
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
ProducersObiageli Odimegwu
Tamara Isaac
Morena Baccarin
Ashley Landay
Thom J. Pretak
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseOctober 17, 2025 (2025-10-17) –
present
Related

Sheriff Country is an American police procedural drama television series created by Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, and Max Thieriot for CBS, starring Morena Baccarin in the lead role and also starring Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, Matt Lauria, and W. Earl Brown. It is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios. Sheriff Country is the first spin-off of the Fire Country franchise. The series premiered on October 17, 2025. In December 2025, the series was renewed for a second season which is slated to premiere on October 9, 2026.

Plot

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Sheriff Mickey Fox investigates criminal activity in Edgewater County, CA, while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, and her wayward daughter, Skye. An early plotline focuses on the murder of Skye's ex-boyfriend, Brandon, a recovering addict.[1]

Cast

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Main

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  • Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox, sheriff of Edgewater County in northern California, Sharon Leone's former step-sister, Bode's aunt, and Skye's mom
  • Matt Lauria as Lt. Nathan Boone, a deputy who is second-in-command of Mickey's department, and a former Oakland PD officer.
  • Christopher Gorham as ADA Travis Fraley, Mickey's ex-husband and father of her daughter. He works as a lawyer for the DA.
  • Michele Weaver as Deputy Cassidy Campbell, one of the station's deputies and Travis' ex-girlfriend. She became a deputy to look for her sister.
  • W. Earl Brown as Wes Fox, Mickey's father, an off-the-grid marijuana grower
  • Amanda Arcuri as Skye Fraley (season 2;[2] recurring season 1), Mickey and Travis' newly sober daughter
  • Ian Quinlan as Deputy Hank Iglesias (season 2;[2] recurring season 1), one of the station's deputies

Recurring

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  • Caroline Rhea as Gina, an ECSO administrative assistant
  • Tony White as Jerry, a thrift shop owner
  • Mark Taylor as Ruben Massey, the DA of Edgewater County, CA
  • Susan Misner as Nora Boone, Nathan's estranged wife
  • Kelli O'Hara as Miranda Fraley, Travis' sister

Crossover characters from Fire Country

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  • Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan / Bode Leone,[3] Mickey's nephew and a Cal Fire firefighter
  • Diane Farr as Sharon Leone,[4] Mickey's former step-sister, Bode's mother and a Cal Fire Division Chief
  • Kevin Alejandro as Manuel "Manny" Perez,[5] a Cal Fire battalion chief and former Captain of Three Rock
  • Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards,[6] Bode's best friend, a Cal Fire firefighter and Captain of Three Rock

Notable guest star

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Episodes

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No.Title [8]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [8]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"James StrongTeleplay by : Joan Rater & Tony Phelan
Story by : Joan Rater & Tony Phelan & Max Thieriot		October 17, 2025 (2025-10-17)4.38[9]
2"Firewall"Kevin AlejandroMatt LopezOctober 24, 2025 (2025-10-24)4.51[10]
3"The Sixth Man"Kevin AlejandroSafia M. DirieOctober 31, 2025 (2025-10-31)4.57[11]
4"Out of Office"Edward OrnelasObiageli OdimegwuNovember 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)4.63[12]
5"Expecting Trouble"Edward OrnelasMark BrunerNovember 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)4.94[13]
6"Exit Interview"Holly DaleHeather F. Robb & Matt LopezNovember 21, 2025 (2025-11-21)5.08[14]
7"Glory Days"Holly DaleMark WildingDecember 5, 2025 (2025-12-05)N/A
8"Death & Taxes"Sarah Wayne CalliesMatt LopezDecember 12, 2025 (2025-12-12)N/A
9"Crucible, Part 1"Gonzalo AmatSeth HarringtonDecember 19, 2025 (2025-12-19)N/A
10"Crucible, Part 2"Gonzalo AmatAdair ColeFebruary 27, 2026 (2026-02-27)N/A
11"The Aftermath"Sarah Wayne CalliesHeather F. RobbMarch 6, 2026 (2026-03-06)N/A
12"Plus One"Edward OrnelasMelissa CarterMarch 13, 2026 (2026-03-13)N/A
A housewife goes crazy due to a bad batch of synthetic weed being inadvertently circulated through Edgewater by a dealer called the Apothecary. Soon, the drugs have negative effects on a number of people throughout town. A tip from Wes leads first to an elderly grower who used be known as the Apothecary and then the son of the first victim who mowed the Apothecary's lawn and used his name and supplies to create and sell his own drugs. After the case, Mickey and Boone go to a fancy birthday dinner together while Wes takes Gina to chemotherapy. Cassidy meets with a witness who reveals that he and Zoey had gone to the annual Blood Moon Festival together on the night that she disappeared. Cassidy's investigation reveals a disturbing pattern of girls who almost nobody will miss vanishing every two years around the time of the festival for twenty years. With the festival two weeks away, Cassidy believes that a serial killer is stalking it and is about to strike again.
13"The Finest"Edward OrnelasSeth Harrington & Matt LopezApril 3, 2026 (2026-04-03)N/A

During the annual Fire vs. PD baseball game, the two rival teams see an explosion off in the distance and discover that a bus full of kids were kidnapped, forcing the two to work together to save them. Amidst tensions between them, Bode and Boone partner up to track down the bombmaker. Meanwhile, Sharon's mother Ruby causes some tension between Mickey and Sharon. It's eventually discovered that the kidnapping was originally planned by a city official who identifies one of the men he hired. However, the official has lost control over the situation. Bode and Boone find the container with the missing kids buried in a quarry, but get caught in an explosion after setting off a boobytrap.

This is the first episode of a two-part crossover that concludes on Fire Country.
14"Show of Force"Ruben GarciaJamie ConwayApril 10, 2026 (2026-04-10)N/A
Hank's attempt to transport a car thief goes awry when the man steals Hank's cruiser while he's getting a burrito; it turns out that the man wanted to attend his daughter's quinceañera before going to jail. The day before the Blood Moon Festival, Cassidy brings Mickey her theory about a serial killer stalking the festival, her sister Zoey being one of his victims. Mickey allows Cassidy to search a remote part of Deadwater where the jawbone of one of the missing girls was found in 2008 and Cassidy locates the remains of two of the victims, proving her theory. Mickey struggles with bureaucracy from Punch and frustration that a serial killer operated undetected for decades. The festival's artist is arrested under the belief that he's the Blood Moon Killer, but it's discovered too late that he has an alibi. Outside of her house, Cassidy is abducted by the real killer.
15"The Lost Girls of Edgewater County"Ruben GarciaObiageli OdimegwuApril 17, 2026 (2026-04-17)N/A
Cassidy manages to leave Mickey a distress call before being abducted and awakens chained in the killer's basement with his previous victim, Jane. As Cassidy calls upon everything Mickey taught her to survive, Mickey and Boone identify the Blood Moon Killer as former deputy Ellis Monroe who was working as a security guard at the festival, but he has an airtight alibi for Cassidy's kidnapping. Mickey and Boone interview Romy Hale who had a near miss with Ellis decades before and realize from Romy's story that Ellis' first victim, Dana, has become his accomplice. When tracked down, Dana turns out to be Stephanie Witwer, a social worker who was helping Cassidy. Dana is arrested while Mickey kills Ellis when he tries to use Cassidy as a hostage. Cassidy is able to convince Dana to reveal where Ellis buried his victims, including Zoey, and takes time off to go on a road trip with her mother in a car Cassidy and Zoey were fixing up.
16"Twenty Four Candles"Nicole RubioMark WildingApril 24, 2026 (2026-04-24)N/A
17"The Hunting Party"Nicole RubioHeather F. Robb & Melissa CarterMay 1, 2026 (2026-05-01)N/A
While at the annual Boar hunt at the Fraley Estate, one of the investors is shot and killed. Mickey and Boone begin to investigate Miranda's enemies, only to learn she might've been the target. As a result, Miranda and Rick go to stay at Mickey's home. Everything come to a head at Mickey's home where Miranda is held at gun point and her guards had been attacked. Meanwhile, Wes and an old friend team up to convince the other growers into getting their money back from the DEA. After saving Miranda, Mickey calls up Alec and he is at her home when he learns of the heist.
18"The Gambler"Tara MieleAdair ColeMay 8, 2026 (2026-05-08)N/A
19"Compromised"Tara MieleMark BrunerMay 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)N/A
Deputy Director Santos investigates Mickey for possible corruption while Miranda Fraley is revealed to be behind Emerald Eden and Mickey and Alec grow closer. Skye seemingly relapses on fentanyl, but it's quickly discovered that she was poisoned by Miranda's son Rick after Rick caught her snooping around, although Miranda wasn't involved in Rick's actions. Cassidy returns from vacation early to help Boone investigate the death of Mack Maguire which they realize was a setup by Miranda's mysterious hitman rather than a suicide by cop. At night, Rick secretly meets with Alec who is revealed to be the hitman and asks him to kill Skye in the hospital. After Alec seemingly agrees and confirms that the Foxes don't know about his double life, he fatally shots Rick.
20"Mexico"Tony PhelanMatt LopezMay 22, 2026 (2026-05-22)N/A
After seeing Alec and Miranda arguing, Mickey realizes that Alec is her hitman but plays along with him with Boone soon coming to the same conclusion. Rick's body turns up and Boone and Cassidy discover a witness, Punch's mentally ill homeless brother who Punch disowned for supposedly murdering their mother, Mary. Cassidy later decides to look into Mary's murder to try to bring the brothers back together. Mickey, Boone and Santos lay a trap for Alec by making it appear as if Mickey is about to be arrested as a dirty cop. Alec confesses to Rick's murder, insisting that it was the only way to protect Skye from a dangerous psychopath, and reveals that Rick murdered Brandon and Alec framed Adrian Smith to cover it up. Santos forces to kill Alec, but Boone is wounded in the process. Mickey arrests Miranda while Travis, at Skye's urging, takes control of the company. Mickey is cleared of any wrongdoing, but Santos blackmails her into running a joint investigation into a Bulgarian cartel with Wes as their confidential informant. A shocked Wes identifies Santos as Maria Fox, Mickey's supposedly dead mother.

Production

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Development

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On January 23, 2024, CBS was set to develop a police spin-off series of Fire Country, continuing from a back-door pilot episode in season two, with Erika Kennair executive producing through JBTV & CBS Studios, and with Morena Baccarin attached to lead.[15] The episode titled "Alert the Sheriff" introduced Baccarin's character, Edgewater County Sheriff's Sergeant Mickey Fox. On May 2, 2024, it received a straight-to-series order,[16] with CBS Studios joining the production of what would later be titled Sheriff Country, with filming set to take place in Toronto,[17][18][19] rather than in Vancouver like the original so that Baccarin could be closer to her family in New York.[20][21] On June 19, 2024, Matt Lopez was set to be the showrunner of "Sheriff Country," and an executive producer.[22] A fall 2025 premiere was confirmed in March 2025 with a promo airing during broadcasts of March Madness.[23] Production on the spin-off began in May 2025[24][25] in the Toronto area[26][27][28] with twelve scripts already written, and in July 2025 the premiere date was set for October 17, with the show airing regularly before the original on Fridays after the premiere.[29] On December 3, 2025, CBS renewed the series for a second season.[30]

Casting

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On January 23, 2024, Morena Baccarin was set to star in the lead role of the series.[15] On December 12, 2024, W. Earl Brown was set to star in the lead role of the series.[31] In April 2025, Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, and Matt Lauria joined the cast.[32][33][34] On May 14, 2025, Amanda Arcuri and Caroline Rhea joined the cast.[35] On April 9, 2026, Arcuri and Ian Quinlan were promoted to series regulars for the second season.[2]

Release

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The first season premiered on CBS on October 17, 2025.[36] The second season is scheduled to premiere on October 9, 2026.[37]

Reception

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Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 75% based on 8 critic reviews.[38] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 67 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable".[39]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Sheriff Country
No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)		Ref.
1 "Pilot" October 17, 20250.2/34.380.131.860.356.25[9]
2 "Firewall" October 24, 20250.2/34.510.111.370.345.89[10]
3 "The Sixth Man" October 31, 20250.3/44.570.111.490.366.07[11]
4 "Out of Office" November 7, 20250.2/44.630.111.430.336.06[12]
5 "Expecting Trouble" November 14, 20250.3/54.94TBDTBDTBDTBD[13]
6 "Exit Interview" November 21, 20250.3/55.08TBDTBDTBDTBD[14]

References

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  1. ↑ Grebenyuk, Yana (October 18, 2025). "Sheriff Country's Shocking Series Premiere Murder Will Have More Twists". Us Weekly. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (April 9, 2026). "'Sheriff Country's Amanda Arcuri & Ian Quinlan Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Emmy® Award Nominee Morena Baccarin Stars As Mickey Fox, A Straight-Shooting Small Town Sheriff In Edgewater, On The Series Premiere Of Sheriff Country, Friday, Oct. 17" (Press release). CBS. August 25, 2025 – via Paramount Press Release.
  4. ↑ "Sheriff Mickey Fox Investigates A Harrowing Missing Persons Case While Trying To Protect Her Daughter, Whose Connection To A Crime Scene Raises Unsettling Questions, On Sheriff Country, Friday, Oct. 24" (Press release). CBS. October 6, 2025 – via Paramount Press Release.
  5. ↑ "A High-Stakes Transport Mission Puts Sheriff Mickey Fox And Deputy Boone On Edge As They Race Against Time To Protect A Vulnerable Witness, On Sheriff Country, Friday, Nov. 14" (Press release). CBS. October 23, 2025 – via Paramount Press Release.
  6. ↑ "AFTER A SCHOOL BUS EXPLOSION LEAVES NINE STUDENTS MISSING, SHERIFF MICKEY FOX AND CAL FIRE DIVISION CHIEF SHARON LEONE MUST UNITE THEIR DEPARTMENTS TO TRY AND SOLVE THE MYSTERY, ON THE TWO-HOUR SHERIFF COUNTRY AND FIRE COUNTRY CROSS OVER EVENT, FRIDAY, APRIL 3" (Press release). CBS. March 12, 2026 – via Paramount Press Release.
  7. ↑ Franken, Claire (April 30, 2026). "Sheriff Country: Grammy Winner Maren Morris Set To Guest-Star Ahead Of Finale — Get Exclusive First Look". TVLine. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Shows A-Z – Sheriff Country on CBS". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 19, 2025). "Friday Ratings: CBS Series Premieres of Boston Blue and Sheriff Country Draw Decent in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 28, 2025). "Friday Ratings: MLB World Series on Fox Platforms Score Second-Largest Start in Seven Years". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 5, 2025). "Friday Ratings: MLB World Series Game 6 on Fox Platforms Dominates Halloween Night". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 10, 2025). "Friday Ratings: Return of Reba McEntire Sitcom Happy's Place on NBC Earns Best Demos for a Broadcast Network Telecast in its Time Slot". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  13. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 19, 2025). "Friday Ratings: CBS and ESPN Share Prime Time Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  14. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 26, 2025). "Friday Ratings: Women's College Basketball Begins New Season Well for Fox". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  15. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (January 23, 2024). "Morena Baccarin To Headline 'Fire Country' Spinoff In Works At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  16. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 2, 2024). "'Fire Country' Spinoff 'Sheriff Country' Starring Morena Baccarin Ordered to Series by CBS For 2025-26 Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Sheriff Country". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. March 24, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 2, 2025). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Grey's, Fire Country, Daredevil, Chicago Fire, Doctor Who, The Way Home, The Rookie, Doc and More!". TVLine. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  19. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2024). "Max Thieriot Inks CBS Studios Deal, Teases Legacy-Themed Season 3 Of 'Fire Country' & Bids Farewell To 'SEAL Team'". Deadline. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  20. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 22, 2025). "Why Sheriff Country Is Filming 2,100 Miles Away From Fire Country — Plus, Episode Count Confirmed". TVLine. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  21. ↑ Gittins, Susan (April 4, 2025). "FIRE COUNTRY Spinoff SHERIFF COUNTRY With Morena Baccarin Filming in Toronto not Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  22. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 19, 2024). "'Sheriff Country' Sets Matt Lopez As Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  23. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2025). "CBS Starts 2025-26 Promo Campaign, Confirms 'Boston Blue' & 'Sheriff Country' Fall Launches". Deadline. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  24. ↑ "In Production". Ontario Creates. Archived from the original on June 21, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Current Productions". Toronto. City of Toronto. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  26. ↑ Gittins, Susan (May 14, 2025). "SHERIFF COUNTRY With Morena Baccarin in Production in Toronto". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  27. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2025). "Behind CBS' Decision To Take 'Einstein' Off 2025-26 Schedule & Push It To 2026-27; First Look At Matthew Gray Gubler As Title Character". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  28. ↑ "New CBS TV series to film in downtown Milton this week". MiltonToday.ca. May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  29. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 11, 2025). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: 'Watson', 'FBI', 'Ghosts' All 'NCIS' Tuesday, 'Matlock', 'Boston Blue', More". Deadline. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  30. ↑ Otterson, Joe (December 3, 2025). "'Boston Blue,' 'Sheriff Country' Earn Speedy Season 2 Renewals at CBS". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  31. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (December 12, 2024). "'Fire Country' Spinoff 'Sheriff Country' Casts W. Earl Brown". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  32. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2025). "Christopher Gorham & Michele Weaver Board CBS' 'Sheriff Country' As Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  33. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 28, 2025). "Matt Lauria to Star with Morena Baccarin In 'Sheriff Country' CBS Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  34. ↑ Hailu, Selome (April 28, 2025). "'Fire Country' Spinoff 'Sheriff Country' Casts 'CSI: Vegas' Star Matt Lauria". Variety. Los Angeles. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  35. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (May 14, 2025). "Amanda Arcuri & Caroline Rhea To Recur On CBS' 'Sheriff Country'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  36. ↑ Ingrham, Alexandria (July 18, 2025). "Sheriff Country season 1 is officially coming this October!". MSN. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  37. ↑ Flook, Ray (July 14, 2026). "CBS Premiere Week Hits This Fall: Tracker, Marshals, Elsbeth & More". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Sheriff Country: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Sheriff Country: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
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