Episode 4×20 “Try Not to Drown”
A CATASTROPHIC DAM FAILURE UNLEASHES HISTORIC FLOODWATERS ACROSS EDGEWATER
SEASON FINALE
SYNOPSIS: After a catastrophic dam failure unleashes historic floodwaters across Edgewater, Station 42 and Three Rock battle rising waters and dwindling resources.
WRITTEN BY: Joe Hortua
DIRECTED BY: Gonzalo Amat
AIR DATE: Friday, May 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Episode 4×19 “Rain Check For Tomorrow”
STATION 42 RACES TO EXECUTE A SERIES OF PERILOUS RESCUES
SYNOPSIS: When a volatile blaze at the Pineville Dam triggers a cascading infrastructure failure, Station 42 races to execute a series of perilous rescues.
WRITTEN BY: Barbara Kaye Friend
DIRECTED BY: Ruben Garcia
AIR DATE: Friday, May 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Rain Check For Tomorrow”
Episode 4×18 “Best Man”
BODE’S PAST RESURFACES
SYNOPSIS: When Bode’s past resurfaces far from Edgewater, a volatile chain of events leads to a perilous off-duty rescue that forces him to confront guilt, accountability and what it truly means to step up when lives – and friendships – are on the line.
WRITTEN BY: Sara Casey & Manuel Herrera
DIRECTED BY: Diane Farr
AIR DATE: Friday, May 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Best Man”
Episode 4×17 “Sometimes Chaos Wins”
STATION 42 RACES AGAINST TIME TO TRY AND PULL OFF A DANGEROUS RESCUE
SYNOPSIS: When a powerful storm sends a massive telephone pole crashing through a family home and traps a woman inside, station 42 races against time to try and pull off a dangerous rescue.
WRITTEN BY: Obiageli Odimegwu & Carrie Williams
DIRECTED BY: Nicole Rubio
AIR DATE: Friday, May 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Sometimes the Chaos Wins”
Episode 4×16 “Not Worth the Risk”
BODE SETS OUT TO PROVE HIS LEADERSHIP SKILLS
SYNOPSIS: Bode sets out to prove his leadership skills during a historic cold snap that plunges Edgewater into crisis mode.
Meanwhile, Jake contemplates a life‑altering decision that could change his future forever.
WRITTEN BY: Miriam Sachs
DIRECTED BY: Gabriel Correa
AIR DATE: Friday, April 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Not Worth the Risk”
Episode 4×15 “Making Things Go Boom”
A ROUTINE RESPONSE TO A FIRE TURNS DANGEROUS
SYNOPSIS: A routine response to a reported minor fire turns dangerous when the Station 42 team discovers the threat is far greater than dispatch indicated.
Series star Jules Latimer directed the episode.
WRITTEN BY: Jen Klein
DIRECTED BY: Jules Latimer
AIR DATE: Friday, April 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Making Things Go Boom”
Episode 4×14 “Why Not Now?”
A DAY OF CELEBRATION ERUPTS INTO CHAOS
SYNOPSIS: A day of celebration at the Edgewater rodeo erupts into chaos after a stampede of runaway horses endangers the crowd.
WRITTEN BY: India Gurley
DIRECTED BY: Jason Hellmann
AIR DATE: Friday, April 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Why Not Now?”
Episode 4×13 “The Bravest (II)”
SYNOPSIS: With the clock ticking and the fate of nine missing students on the line, Bode and Deputy Nathan Boone must risk it all in order to save innocent lives.
Note: This special crossover episode starts on Sheriff Country‘s “The Finest (I)”
AIR DATE: Friday, April 3(9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
PHOTOS: “The Bravest (II)”
Episode 4×12 “Life of a Firefighter”
STATION 42 BATTLES THROUGH A RELENTLESS SHIFT
SYNOPSIS: As station 42 battles through a relentless shift, the unexpected return of Battalion Chief Brett Richards (Shawn Hatosy) throws the crew off balance and forces Manny to confront his growing self-doubt,
WRITTEN BY: Matt Bosack
DIRECTED BY: Kate Phelan
AIR DATE: Friday, March 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Life of a Firefighter”
Episode 4×11 “Elite of the Elite”
BODE FIGHTS TO PROVE HIMSELF
SYNOPSIS: As Bode fights to prove himself during the high-stakes REMs tryouts, a shocking leak about the Zabel Ridge arsonist ignites turmoil across Edgewater.
WRITTEN BY: Sara Casey & Manuel Herrera
DIRECTED BY: Leslie Alejandro
AIR DATE: Friday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Elite of the Elite”
Episode 4×10 “On the Carpet”
A MASSIVE WILDFIRE PUSHES STATION 49 TO THEIR LIMITS
SYNOPSIS: As a massive wildfire pushes station 49 to their limits, tough calls on the front lines spark even tougher questions back at headquarters.
WRITTEN BY: Joe Hortua
DIRECTED BY: Bill Purple
AIR DATE: Friday, Feb. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Episode 4×09 “Who Owns the Dirt”
A TURF WAR COMES TO A HEAD
SYNOPSIS: When a red flag warning sets the stage for a volatile day, a turf war between Station 42 and neighboring Drake County comes to a head.
WRITTEN BY: Tia Napolitano & Barbara Kaye Friend
DIRECTED BY: Eagle Egilsson
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Who Owns the Dirt”
Episode 4×08 “Fresh Start”
THREE ROCK REOPENS WITH A NEW CREW AND HIGH HOPES
SYNOPSIS: Bode participates in a high school drunk-driving drill that unexpectedly reconnects him with a former classmate, Chloe (Alona Tal from SEAL TEAM).
Meanwhile, Three Rock reopens with a new crew and high hopes.
WRITTEN BY: Jacqueline Furnare Donabedian & Anupam Nigam
DIRECTED BY: Oscar Rene Lozoya
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Fresh Start”
Episode 4×07 “Best Mom in the World”
SHARON IS BLINDSIDED BY A VISIT FROM HER MOTHER
SYNOPSIS: Sharon is blindsided by a visit from her estranged mother, Ruby (Christine Lahti), whose sudden reappearance stirs up painful family history.
Meanwhile, Bode and Jake respond to a call from a troubled teen in a condemned building.
WRITTEN BY: Jen Klein
DIRECTED BY: Alexis Ostrander
AIR DATE: Friday, Dec. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Best Mom in the World”
Episode 4×06 “Your Voice in My Head”
JAKE IS FORCED TO CONFRONT MEMORIES OF HIS LATE FATHER
SYNOPSIS: Station 42 responds to a dangerous fire at a beloved local smokehouse where Jake is forced to confront memories of his late father and the place they once shared.
Christine Lahti guest stars as Sharon’s mother, Ruby.
WRITTEN BY: India Gurley
DIRECTED BY: Catherine Mallette
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Your Voice Inside My Head”
Episode 4×05 “Happy First Day, Manny”
THE TEAM ENLISTS CIVILIANS TO HELP WITH A FIRE
SYNOPSIS: The team responds to a dangerous fire at the local drive in movie theater where they must enlist civilians to help stop the spread.
Meanwhile, Bode and Sharon wrestle with the weight of holding secrets from each other.
Sheriff Country’s W. Earl Brown guest stars as Wes Fox.
WRITTEN BY: Sara Casey & Manuel Herrera
DIRECTED BY: Jimmy Michael Muro
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Episode 4×04 “Like A Wounded Wildebeest”
MANNY HAS A SERIOUS CONVERSATION WITH BODE
Series Star Jordan Calloway Directed the Episode
SYNOPSIS: Manny has a serious conversation with Bode about a troubling discovery, urging him to be honest and take responsibility.
WRITTEN BY: Joe Hortua
DIRECTED BY: Jordan Calloway
AIR DATE: Friday, Nov. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Like A Wounded Wildebeest”
Episode 4×03 “The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal”
A ZIPLINE ACCIDENT ESCALATES INTO A WILDFIRE
SYNOPSIS: The Station 42 team responds to a dangerous zipline accident that escalates into a wildfire due to illegal fireworks.
Meanwhile, Sharon struggles with letting go of Vince’s belongings and unexpectedly finds comfort in Vince’s ex, Renee (Constance Zimmer).
Shawn Hatosy guest stars as Battalion Chief Brett Richards.
WRITTEN BY: Jen Klein & Carrie Williams
DIRECTED BY: Sarah Wayne Callies
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 31 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal”
Episode 4×02 “Not a Stray”
SHAWN HATOSY GUESTS AS BATTALION CHIEF BRETT RICHARDS
SYNOPSIS: Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience.
The new battalion chief (Shawn Hatosy) is on site, but he has a polarizing leadership style that gets under everyone’s skin.
WRITTEN BY: Anupam Nigam
DIRECTED BY: Bill Purple
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Not a Stray”
Episode 4×01 “Goodbye For Now”
SEASON PREMIERE
SYNOPSIS: In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse, on the fourth season premiere of FIRE COUNTRY.
WRITTEN BY: Tia Napolitano
DIRECTED BY: James Strong
AIR DATE: Friday, Oct. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
PHOTOS: “Goodbye For Now”
