Happy New Year, pop culture fanatics. Thankfully, a slew of network favorites are about to return with new episodes.
You’ll want to find your way to ABC on Tuesday, January 6 (or Hulu on January 7) to catch new episodes of Will Trent, High Potential, and The Rookie. Wednesdays will once again belong to NBC on January 7 because Dick Wolf’s popular trio of Chicago shows — Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. aka One Chicago — are back.
Don’t worry, Thursday. We didn’t forget about you, especially considering that Law & Order, Law + Order: SVU, Grey’s Anatomy, and 9-1-1 return with new episodes. But what about our Friday night favorites Fire Country and Sheriff Country?
Sadly, there are no new episodes tonight, but both shows will be back in early 2026. When do Fire Country and Sheriff Country return with new installments? Here’s everything you need to know.
Are Fire Country and Sheriff Country New Tonight (January 2)?
Nope. Unfortunately, it’s a night of reruns on CBS. Sheriff Country “Out of Office” (Season 1, Episode 4) airs from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Fire Country episode “Goodbye For Now” (Season 4, Episode 1).
The night concludes with a rerun of Boston Blue (“Code of Ethics”).
When Do Fire Country and Sheriff Country Return With New Episodes?
Both Fire Country and Sheriff Country are off for the next few weeks. The two shows return with new episodes on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Where To Watch Fire Country and Sheriff Country Live:
New episodes of both programs are available to stream live on CBS or the CBS website (with a valid cable login).
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.
Finally, you can also watch CBS live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Premium, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Where To Watch Fire Country and Sheriff Country Online:
Fire Country and Sheriff Country are streaming on Paramount+, which is available for $7.99/month or $12.99/month (Paramount+ Premium). Paramount+ offers a free trial for new subscribers.
You can also add Paramount+ to your Prime Video account for an additional $7.99/month or $12.99/month. Amazon offers a free trial for new subscribers.