‘Fire Country’ Sets Season 5 Premiere Date
Fire Country will be back for its fifth season, which will be shorter than previous ones at 13 episodes (but Max Thieriot tells TV Insider he sees the benefit in that). And now, CBS has announced the October premiere date for the new season.
So, what do we know about Fire Country Season 5? Read on for everything we know so far about the fifth season and more.
When does Fire Country Season 5 premiere?
Fire Country will continue to air Fridays at 9/8c, premiering on October 9 on CBS this fall.
Who will be in the Fire Country cast for Season 5?
Fire Country Season 5 stars Max Thieriot as Bode, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Jordan Calloway as Jake, Jules Latimer as Eve, and Olivia Thirlby as CJ. 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.
Thirlby’s Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan is a new firefighter. According to her character description via Deadline, she is “a quick-witted, fiercely independent, blue-collar, decorated urban firefighter who bolted her station house and city for mysterious reasons. After six months on the road, trying to outrun whatever happened, and herself, fate strands her in Edgewater where she crosses paths with Bode. Despite having no experience fighting woodland fires, Bode believes CJ has something to offer Station 42. And despite the serious culture shock, this fish out of water comes to believe rural Edgewater has something to offer her.”
Thieriot previously told us that new characters will be coming in Season 5: “We’re going to introduce some new characters into the show in a deeper way, I think, than we’ve done in the past. We’ve brought characters into the series in the past, but generally, they haven’t ended up becoming as significant throughout the season as I think sometimes we thought maybe they would become. And so this season — and that’s the other beauty of 13, is there’s a much clearer sort of map. We have some characters that are coming in that are really going to be important characters in the season and play throughout.”
Executive producers for Season 5 include showrunner Eric Guggenheim, Thieriot, Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, Bill Purple and JBTV’s Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed.
Guggenheim is coming in to replace Tia Napolitano whose exit was announced in January by Deadline. According to the outlet, she is going to “focus on her own development” — she has a deal with CBS Studios.
“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!”
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What is Fire Country about?
The CBS drama follows Max Thieriot’s Bode from an inmate firefighter at fire camp to Cal Fire firefighter, working alongside his family and friends in the town of Edgewater. It’s inspired by Thieriot’s experiences growing up in Northern California fire country.
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T
Getting rid of Vince and Gabriela was a big mistake. If she doesn’t come back the show will be boring. Bodie and Gabriela make the show.
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B
Gabriela needs to come back for season 5. The show is rather dull without her.
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C
When is Gabs returning… she and Bode are what makes this show special. Come on Max I thought you were smarter than this.
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D
Season 4 is not very good. Vince and Gabs made the show and its gone down hill since. Why spend 2 seasons building a love story and it goes to crap in season 3. Im trying to watch season 4 and its not very good. I do like Manny getting a love interest but Chloe and Tyler are not good additions. 3 rock crew is ok but not as good as the first few seasons. Season 5 needs better scripts to survive.
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A
I hope the new show runner is smart enough to bring back Gabriela immediately. Chloe and Tyler are working on my last nerve and need to go
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L
Please Please bring back Gabriella Let's get this season 5 HOT! We Miss The Gabriella and Bode romance
Plus the excellent work at Cal Fire Let's Go! We are ready for Season 5 HOT HOT HOT
CBS You Got This
Max Theriot We Know It's a Great Series!
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M
New pairing with Brody has no charisma with Brody does not compare with Gabriela. Tough watching pushing this relationship. Gabriela not coming back to back show now lack the. Spice Gaby and Brody brought to show.
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G
They should bring Gabriela back and actually let them be a solid couple
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T
Like the idea of new cast members, but Gabs needs to come back please.
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G
Time to bring Gabriela back please...she is the heart of the show.
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K
She’s not the heart of the show. That’s Bode Leone. And she’s not coming back this season.
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G
I hope they get rid of Chloe
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K
Nope she’s here for good. That’s what Max wants! Just read his interviews. He handpicked her as his endgame.
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G
He never said she was his endgame.
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K
No he just refers to her as his onscreen wife, talks about her being on seasons to come, how lucky he is to work with her again as his love interest and talks about how mature and solid Chloe/Bode’s relationship is compared to Gabby/Audrey.
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Bring back Gabs! She is the only one for Bode. Focus on them working together, growing as a couple, and raising a family. No matter who you throw at us she is is soulmate.
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This is great but I just want Gabs back
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G
They should have added Gabriela back. At least the new girl sound more interesting than Chloe.
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G
I wish they just bring back Gabriela. They definitely should let Chloe go.
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L
How about I watched all 4 seasons in 2 weeks! Beat ya. I have no life.
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A
Great, primetime is gonna turn into streaming short seasons. This is terrible.
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E
I really hope the new show runner sees the mistake in exiting Gabriela. I hope to see her back by season 4 finale and season 5 being about Bodiela
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J
For those that don't know, the actors who play "Bode" and "Chloe" are a shoutout to his and her role on "Seal Team". I get why they did that. lol. If you haven't seen "Seal Team" I highly suggest checking it out. All 6 seasons are on Paramount Plus and just got added to Netflix.
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J
You gotta be joking. The show is trying to live off of Bode and a different love interest every season. So old it's sickening. Take a hint from some other soap opera's and build off of mostly the same charcacters.
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Bode and Chloe has an On Screen chemistry...its been that way since Seal Team... great pairing...just make it permanent... We need a STABLE relationship on the show, not just 'bed hopping'.
Bode seems to be outgrowing Station 42...
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P
fire country is a great series but was sorry to see Vince and Gabriela go but still looking forward to season 5
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B
Crazy how many people want Gabriella back. Their on and off relationship got so old and I thought she made the show trashy. I love the new direction and want to see Bode keep growing and moving forward—- more REMs 1 stuff!
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G
Glad to see Gabs go. Was really excited to see Alona join the cast. She and Max mesh really well.
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K
I can’t wait to see the next stage in the characters lives. I love the idea that the show is doing a reset for them. It’s going to be fun seeing how they handle their new romantic relationships with firefighting. I’m excited to see how Eric handles being showrunner since I watched his other shows. Mostly I’m happy to see my favorite couple Bode/Chloe take the next step in their relationship (I bet they move in together by the end of the season). Alona & Max have incredible chemistry!
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R
I love this show and pray there are many more seasons!!!
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N
I thought Gabriella was to moody and full of herself. Hot was one thing but Brody and Violet have lasting chemistry.
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K
You mean Chloe? Violet’s married to Jake!
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K
Sorry to break it to you but Chloe’s back for S5 & I’m expecting Tyler to return after juvie!
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L
Great Season, filled with excitement, thrills, surprises! Well-written. I sure hope season 5 will be well done as past seasons. Excellent series!!
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K
Chloe’s back & there’s no word on Gabby returning by the show!
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K
Congrats on the fast bingewatch! I absolutely agree Bode belongs with Chloe! Luckily the two are going to be in a serious relationship in S5! 🙂
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K
I’m so glad Bode & Chloe will be the main romance for S5 (and building their family with Tyler). Bode & Chloe are the best couple on the show! I’m also glad that every other character has love in their life after S4’s ending going into S5: Jake/Violet will be navigating their new marriage & Manny/Camille will be enjoying a new level to their relationship! And now finally Eve’s getting a love interest with CJ! It’s about time she gets love in her life since Francine!
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G
Not so sure she is coming back. I think they’re moving on. Shorter season, actress availability plus the storyline isn’t so well received.
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K
She’s already back! On set. So yes she’s back. Shorter season has nothing to do with bringing her back because she’s there for Bode’s continued maturity storyline. And the couple have been well received just read Max’s newest interviews!
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K
The reason I know Alona’s back is because she posted an IG story showing on set a few days ago.
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I
Sorry but she is in Toronto filming Season 3 of Cross at least through July 30. Not looking good for her return to Fire Country as there really is no point in bringing her in mid season specifically since the story is so polarized and most fans are turned off by it.
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K
She’s filming both shows! She’s only recurring on Fire Country so she has flexibility. And she posted a picture on set of Fire Country! And the cast want her back especially Max so they overrule your biased opinion on her story.
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J
Great show. I watched all 4 seasons in 2 months !! Had not watched it up until the Sheriff Country 2 part with Fire Country . That did it! Love all the characters and Bode is paired up just fine with Chloe in my opinion 😉 🤷♀️
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