Olympics Delay Fire Country & Sheriff, New Episodes Soon

The highly anticipated returns of Fire Country and Sheriff Country have been delayed longer than usual this season. Both shows, which concluded their mid-season finales in late 2025, are now set to resume airing new episodes on Friday, February 27. This extended break is largely due to the extensive coverage of the Winter Olympics, which have preempted regular programming on NBC and its associated networks.

The Winter Olympics, which began on February 6 and conclude on February 22, have occupied primetime slots, leading networks to avoid direct competition. This scheduling decision impacts a wide range of shows, including CBS mainstays like Fire Country and Sheriff Country. Typically, these series experience a hiatus of about a month, but this year's break has extended to over two months.

Sheriff Country will return on February 27 at 8 p.m. with an episode titled "Crucible, Part 2," directly addressing the cliffhanger involving Travis' fate. Immediately following, Fire Country will resume at 9 p.m. with "One the Carpet," which will see the wildfire from the previous episode escalate and create new challenges.

Viewers eager to catch up on past episodes can stream them on Paramount+. The return of these shows marks the end of a significant wait for fans, promising high-stakes drama and resolutions to the mid-season cliffhangers.