‘Fire Country’ Cuts Episode Count for Season 5 After Showrunner Change and Cast Exits

CBS trims episode counts for ‘Fire Country’ Season 5 and three other dramas in fall 2026 lineup

CBS reshuffles its lineup as episode counts shrink for fan-favorite dramas, leaving unexpected gaps and raising questions about what comes next.

‘Fire Country’ Cuts Episode Count for Season 5 After Showrunner Change and Cast Exits

CBS' hit show 'Fire Country' is going through a massive change when it returns for season 5

Fire Country Gets Shorter Season 5

When Fire Country returns for Season 5, it will have just 13 episodes. Plus, more CBS shows also get reduced episode orders — find out why.

CBS: 'Fire Country' To Have Shorter Season 5 With Reduced Order

CBS' fall 2026 schedule is status quo on Fridays, but 'Fire Country' will depart the lineup early with reduced episode order.

Why did NBC cut Fire Country episodes?

NBC changes Fire Country episode count CBS has officially reduced the episode count for Fire Country Season 5 , with the show now slated for a shorter run. The series, which premiered in late 2022 and follows Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan —a convict who takes on firefighter work—will still continue…

Fire Country Season 5 Hit With Reduced Episode Count

Fire Country season 5 will run for fewer episodes as the popular CBS show competes with robust slate of scripted series in the 2026-2027 season.