‘Fire Country’ Episode Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview
The next installment of ‘Fire Country’ arrives on Friday, November 13, 2026, with an episode titled “Church and State.” Paramount’s press site lists the airdate with a 9:00 p.m. start. That makes the ‘Fire Country’ release date easy to mark on the calendar for anyone following the Station 42 crew this fall.
The episode lands one week after a crossover night that tied the series to its spinoff. CBS paired an hour of ‘Sheriff Country’ at 8 p.m. with an hour of ‘Fire Country’ at 9 p.m., so viewers who wanted the full story had to watch both. With that event behind it, the show returns to a more standard weekly rhythm.
‘Fire Country’ Episode Details and Release Schedule
The episode is credited to writer Jessica Granger and director Leslie Alejandro. It sits comfortably inside a compact run. The season has 13 episodes, shorter than the 20 episodes of the previous season, and new installments arrive on Fridays.
The season began with a large set piece. The premiere, “Founders’ Day,” saw a catastrophic sinkhole open beneath Main Street during Edgewater’s annual festival, trapping residents underground and forcing Station 42 into a rescue. That opening established the show’s usual blend of community stakes and emergency response.
Later episodes kept the focus on the town’s reputation. The fourth episode, “Winners and Losers,” found Station 42 facing public scrutiny while Bode and the volunteer firefighters handled an unexpected rescue. Against that backdrop, the new episode feels like another test of how Edgewater holds together.
Air Time and Broadcast Slot
The show airs on CBS at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Friday nights. That timing has held steady for viewers who watched the series in previous years. Popverse notes that episodes come out Friday nights at 9 p.m. Eastern, just as they did before.
The lead in matters as well. Primetimer reports that the series returned to its original 9:00 p.m. ET position right after the spinoff ‘Sheriff Country.’ Viewers who want a full night of programming can tune in an hour early.
The crossover week was the exception, but it also showed how closely the two series now share a schedule. For the coming Friday, the usual slot applies and there is no special timing to track.
Where to Watch on CBS and Paramount+
New episodes can be watched live on CBS and through Paramount+ Premium. Viewers with a traditional television setup only need to find their local CBS channel. Those who prefer streaming have a same night option if they subscribe to the premium tier.
Anyone who misses the broadcast has a short wait. The season premiere became available on Paramount+ the following day, which reflects the way the series reaches the service. The same pattern is the expected route for later episodes.
Audiences outside the United States have their own arrangements. The season reached Paramount+ Australia on October 10, and Paramount+ Canada began carrying it on October 16. Local availability can vary, so international viewers should check their regional service listings.
‘Fire Country’ Episode Preview and What to Expect
The official description says a dangerous electrical surge sparks a devastating fire at Eve’s apartment complex, and Station 42 races to save trapped residents while questioning what is straining Edgewater’s aging power grid. The setup places a main character close to the danger. It also suggests the story may look beyond a single fire to a larger problem in the town.
That angle fits a season that has been running through some changes behind and in front of the camera. Eric Guggenheim was appointed showrunner in March 2026, succeeding Tia Napolitano, and Olivia Thirlby joined the cast as Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan. The infrastructure storyline gives the writers room to explore the community in a fresh way.
The schedule also points to a longer road ahead. Popverse notes that the season will technically stretch into 2027, though CBS has not yet confirmed another season. If you have a theory about what is straining Edgewater’s power grid and how Eve will fare once the fire reaches her building, the comments are a fine place to lay it out.
