Everyone is buzzing about the CBS Original series Sheriff Country. A cop show with a small-town vibe and sense of community, the Fire Country spinoff is generating a lot of accolades, and has already been renewed for a second season.
“Two new shows on Friday night have become instant hits, with audiences quickly embracing Boston Blue and Sheriff Country across broadcast and streaming,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “These early renewals reflect the power of character-driven storytelling, compelling narratives, and the exceptional talent on both sides of the camera that make these series truly stand out.”
The show is currently on a winter break, so if you haven’t seen Sheriff Country, now is the perfect time to catch up on the CBS Original series on Paramount+ before it returns with new episodes, starting Friday, Feb. 27. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Sheriff Country: how to watch, release date, cast, plot, and more.
What is Sheriff Country about?
Sheriff Country follows the straight-shooting interim sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) as she patrols the streets of Edgewater, California. She balances her demanding work life with her complicated family life. She is currently in charge of the department, and juggles keeping her town safe and the residents happy whenever duty calls.
At home, she has a daughter struggling with a drug addiction, and a father who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower. Needless to say, things can get a little dramatic at home for Mickey.
At work, she is currently the interim sheriff, but is ready to become the permanent sheriff of a town she loves and grew up in. The series is more than just a cop show. It’s a show that is not afraid of the darker storylines that highlight personal connections and the tight-knit, small-town community that draws viewers in. If you are a fan of Fire Country or Blue Bloods, you will love this spinoff series.
How does Sheriff Country relate to Fire Country?
Sheriff Country and Fire Country exist in the same universe and follow the sheriff’s office and fire department in Edgewater, California, respectively. Sheriff Mickey Fox appears in several episodes of Fire Country, where it is revealed that she is the stepsister of Sharon (Cal Fire Division Chief on Fire Country) and aunt of Bode (a firefighter and main character on Fire Country).
The spinoff series, Sheriff Country, sets up a crossover with Fire Country in the premiere, with Bode stopping by to talk to his cousin Skye. Sharon also makes an appearance in several episodes from the first season.
Who is in the cast and creative team for Sheriff Country?
Cast of Sheriff Country Season 1
- Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox
- Christopher Gorham as Travis Fraley
- Michele Weaver as Cassidy Campbell
- Matt Lauria as Nathan Boone
- W. Earl Brown as Wes Fox
Morena Baccarin (Homeland, Deadpool) is the standout star of the series, filling the boots of Sheriff Mickey. Her ex-husband, Travis, is played by Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, The Lincoln Lawyer). W. Earl Brown (Deadwood, Scream) shines as Wes, Mickey’s ex-con father.
Filling out the rest of the cast is Mickey’s team at the sheriff’s office. Michele Weaver (Love Is, Illicit) plays Cassidy, a deputy who joins the department after Mickey saved her from an abusive relationship. Mickey’s trigger-happy partner, Boone, is played by Matt Lauria (Friday Night Lights, Kingdom).
Two notable Fire Country actors make guest star appearances in the first season: Max Thieriot’s Bode and Diane Farr’s Sharon show up in separate episodes.
Creative team behind Sheriff Country
Sheriff Country is co-created by Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, and Max Thieriot, the team behind the CBS hit show Fire Country. Thieriot, Rater, and Phelan executive produce alongside the showrunner Matt Lopez and Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed for Jerry Bruckheimer Television (CSI franchise, Hightown, Fire Country). The series is produced by CBS Studios.
When and where to watch Sheriff Country
You can watch Sheriff Country on CBS and Paramount+. The series premiered on Oct. 17, 2025, and you can stream the first nine episodes of the show now on Paramount+. The show returns on Friday, Feb. 27, following a winter programming break. Get the how-to-watch info below:
Sheriff Country Season 1
- Return date: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
- New episodes air: Fridays
- Time: 8 PM ET/PT, 7 PM CT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
Sheriff Country Season 1 episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan.
Is there a Sheriff Country trailer?
Yes, there is a Sheriff Country trailer. Meet Mickey, the interim sheriff stopping crime in Edgewater, in the Season 1 trailer. Watch the clip in full here:
Sheriff Country photos
Get a look at Mickey, her team at the sheriff’s office, and her family at home in the following photos from Sheriff Country Season 1.
Why you’ll want to watch Sheriff Country
Sheriff Country is a police procedural that sets itself apart from the rest by connecting viewers with human stories and the power of community. Emmy® nominee Morena Baccarin shines as the lead, and perfectly portrays the heart of a sheriff who cares about people and the town she grew up in.
The series has scored big with critics, and is consistently a time-period winner for CBS on Fridays, hence the Season 2 renewal. So, do yourself a favor, and check out this popular show pronto.
Sheriff Country on CBS and Paramount+
Looking for something to watch on Friday nights, or need a feel-good police procedural with phenomenal acting? Sheriff Country is the show for you! Catch up on Paramount+ now, and then catch the latest new episodes when the show returns with new episodes starting Friday, Feb. 27.
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