‘Fire Country’ Just Set up Introduction of Sharon’s Mother in the Wildest Way
Spoiler Alert
What To Know
- The November 14 episode of Fire Country features Manny stepping in as Station 42’s new battalion chief, causing tension with Sharon over leadership changes.
- Bode and Sharon finally share their secrets, with Bode revealing the blackmail note and Sharon disclosing the ATF’s suspicion that Vince’s death was arson.
- The episode ends with Sharon revealing that she knows who sent Vince that note.
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Fire Country Season 4 Episode 5 “Happy First Day, Manny.”]
There’s quite a bit to enjoy in the Friday, November 14, episode of Fire Country. Station 42’s new battalion chief is keeping it in the family with Manny (Kevin Alejandro) filling in the spot left open with Vince’s death. We even like that he and Sharon (Diane Farr) clash over changes he’s making (the coffee!) and who’s in charge during a call. Eve (Jules Latimer) comes up with a plan involving chickens to help build up Three Rock again. W. Earl Brown brings Wes Fox over from Sheriff Country, for some family time with Sharon and Bode (Max Thieriot). And speaking of those Leones, mother and son finally talk, sharing what they’ve been keeping from one another.
Now that Jake (Jordan Calloway) has told Bode about the note blackmailing Vince from an R, whom he and Eve think is his ex, Renee (Constance Zimmer), he wants him to tell his mom. But instead, Bode decides to search the house and finds a PO Box key. He hides it from her, but Sharon’s also keeping something from him: the fact that ATF thinks someone deliberately set the fire that led to his dad’s death. As she explains to Manny, she doesn’t want to tell Bode something that will unleash an anger in him.
Eve, meanwhile, pushes Jake to tell Bode to tell his mom, but the captain doesn’t want to ruin the fact that they’ve just gotten back onto speaking terms (after Bode blamed Jake for keeping him from going back into the fire that killed his dad). But it does come up on their way to a call, with Jake testing the waters in pointing out that Vince was a great man but nobody’s perfect; Bode refuses to even acknowledge the possibility of Vince having an affair since he worshipped Sharon.
During the course of responding to a fire at the drive-in, Bode can see something’s going on with Sharon and Manny and his mom is hiding something, and Jake calls him out on the irony of it. He finally tells Bode that he needs to tell Sharon. Eve agrees. And when Bode clues in Wes on the situation, Sharon’s stepfather agrees with Jake to tell his mom, play offense, and use his whole “team,” including Sharon and his friend. Good ones tell you what you don’t want to hear, Wes reminds Bode.
And so when Jake gets home, it’s to Bode moving back in. He also didn’t check out the PO Box, agreeing that his father wasn’t perfect and had his secrets. He then heads to his mom’s to tell her about it. But first, Sharon tells him about the ATF investigation and makes sure he knows he can’t go all vigilante. Then, Bode shows her the note. But Sharon assures him Vince wasn’t having an affair. Rather, the fact that “she” would extort him for money and he’d get into this position with her … So, who’s she? “She’s my mother,” Sharon reveals, teeing up Christine Lahti‘s debut as Ruby in the November 21 episode.
What did you think of the latest episode? What do you think of that tease about Sharon’s mom? Let us know in the comments section below.
Fire Country, Fridays, 9/8c, CBS
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W
I think the next few episodes are going to be about the early years of Vince and Sharon's relationship with the role of her mother and Morena's Dad. The man who turned the radio up in his car at the theater fire is the arsonist who is somehow tied in with Sharon and Vince.
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M
I have no interest in learning about Sharon and Vince’s relationship. I think the writers don’t know what to do with Sharon without Vince 😴😴😴😴😴
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K
I don't.
Like b brody and Gabriel's relationship at all.It seems so fake , i think he should stay single for a while.And figure his own self out his dad died and everything he doesn't need to be in one.He needs to work on himself though.
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C
Fire Country is getting very interesting i can't wait to see who she is played by
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W
Now we're going to see why Sharon was lacking in some parental skills when she told Manny she didn't know how to help Gabs during her meltdown and her attitude towards Bodie when she doesn't agree or quick to not believe in him.
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C
Christine Laiti is playing her character
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C
I’ve watched the show from the first episode and am impressed with not just the acting but even more by how the writers keep introducing new characters and plots. The show has definitely evolved, becoming richer and more human with each episode. The concept of the show is very different from most TV shows. The characters are very human, dealing with real-life problems/emotions. I’m long forward to “meeting” Christine Lahti’s character. Another excellent actress who should bring another level to the show.
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K
I'm excited to see Christine Lahti as Ruby. I am slowly forgiving Jake so I can enjoy the show again. And I loved seeing Wes cross over. He's my favorite character from Sheriff's Country!
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S
I have watched the show since the beginning too and still look forward to it. Bode is my favorite, even with all his issues, but at his core he is a great guy. He will be fine.
I like all the characters and they all have issues. But I love them.
Should be interesting with Sharon's Mom coming to town but I think she is going to be a problem character. Love Christine Lahti though and she will play it well I have no sought.
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C
Im thrilled that manny is the batsman chief and Bode and his mom are getting close this is awsome .I also loved the fact that Manny told Jake about himself . That boy Jake needs to be knocked down a few pegs . He's too high and mighty. I can't stand Jake's arrogance toward Bode it makes ya feel like not watching the show when Jake is such a jerk.
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S
Ratings keep dropping. I guess that’s what happens when you get rid of two main characters. Not much you can do about Vince but time to bring Gabriella back. Perhaps you can salvage the season. Thank you for getting rid of Audrey not really interested in a clay Stella reunion other than friends.
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B
I think manny and Sharon are going to end up in a romance
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T
I know they are trying but without Bodiela to look forward to I am losing interest in the show. The good news is that they’re headed in that direction by removing Audrey. It just can’t happen fast enough.
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L
So happy the blonde is gone…keep her gone and bring back sweet Gabriela if you want a season 5. Sharon is not interesting without Vince unfortunately
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G
Like all the shows on regular TV it becomes a Soap Opera!!!! So predictable and boring!! I am ready to stop watching!
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M
Looking forward to Gabriela’s return. Sharon is boring without Vince and Gaby is Bode’s person.
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G
I think that Jake is a major pain.. His jealous is going to be his great down fall. I waiting for it.
New character will be interesting.
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P
I haven't seen the episode yet, so thanks for giving away who "R" was in the note in the title! 😡
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