Fire Country will be back for its fifth season, but it will be without one of its major players. And now her replacement has been named.
CBS renewed 10 series in January, and the Max Thieriot-led drama was one of them. But when it returns, there will be someone new in charge.
Tia Napolitano, who has served as the showrunner for its run so far, is exiting at the end of Season 4, according to Deadline on January 16. 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!”
Eric Guggenheim will be coming on as showrunner and one of the series’ executive producers for Season 5, Deadline reports on March 5.
But what do we know about the future of Fire Country? Read on for everything we know so far about the fifth season and more.
Is Fire Country renewed for Season 5?
Yes, and we’re not too surprised. After all, the spinoff, Sheriff Country, had already been renewed for its second season, to air in 2026-2027, plus with Napolitano’s exit came the news that they’re looking for a new showrunner.
When will Fire Country Season 5 premiere?
It’s too early to say, but chances are it will remain a fall show, meaning a September or October 2026 premiere. And given its success on Friday nights, we’d be shocked if it doesn’t continue to air in that 9/8c slot.
Who will be in the Fire Country cast for Season 5?
Fire Country Season 4 stars Max Thieriot as Bode, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Jordan Calloway as Jake, and Jules Latimer as Eve. 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.
Executive producers for Season 5 include showrunner Eric Guggenheim, Thieriot, Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, Bill Purple and JBTV’s Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed.
What isFire 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.