US EditionTia Napolitano Departing From 'Fire Country' After Four Seasons
Napolitano led Fire Country through major challenges and helped it become a top-rated Friday series with 8.1 million average viewers, CBS said.
- On January 16, 2026, Tia Napolitano, Fire Country showrunner, said she will step down after four seasons and leave at the end of Season 4 to focus on projects under her CBS Studios overall deal, while CBS will soon search for a replacement.
- After joining early in the show's run, Tia Napolitano steered Fire Country since its 2022 premiere, navigating writers strike, L.A. fires, cast exits including Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila, and brought experience from Cruel Summer, Grey's Anatomy, and Station 19.
- Now in its fourth season, Fire Country averages 8.1 million Live+35 multi-platform viewers and stars Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Jordon Calloway, and Jules Latimer.
- CBS executives Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf said Napolitano helped build Fire Country and its universe, and creators Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater will remain with the series.
- On Feb. 27, Fire Country returns on CBS at 9 p.m. ET with a midseason premiere containing a 'huge twist', and new episodes will stream the next day on Paramount+.
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'Fire Country' Loses Showrunner Tia Napolitano After Multiple Onscreen Exits
The Fire Country exits just keep on coming with showrunner Tia Napolitano leaving after multiple onscreen departures. “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 joint statement to TVLine on Friday, January 16. “We’re grateful for all her con…
'Fire Country' Showrunner to Exit at the End of Season 4
“Fire Country” showrunner Tia Napolitano will depart the series at the conclusion of Season 4, TheWrap has learned. Creators Max Thieriot and executive producers Tony Phelan and Joan Rater will remain with the CBS drama series. “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,” Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf said in a joint statement. “We…
‘Fire Country’ Showrunner Tia Napolitano To Depart At End Of Season 4
EXCLUSIVE: Tia Napolitano is stepping down as showrunner of CBS’ popular drama series Fire Country after four seasons. She will be leaving at the end of the season and plans to focus on her own development under the overall deal she has with Fire Country producer CBS Studios. A search for a new showrunner will […]
‘Fire Country’ showrunner Tia Napolitano to exit after season 4
Tia Napolitano, showrunner of CBSs Fire Country since its premiere, is exiting the series after Season 4 ends. She has guided the drama through four seasons, shaping its characters,narratives, and cast dynamic. CBS executives admired her contributions, stating her work “instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country,” and showed excitement for future collaborations.
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