Are ‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ New Tonight? Start Time, How To Watch New Episodes

Last night, Kathy Bates’ Matlock returned with its first all-new episode of 2026. What’s CBS going to do for an encore? Can we interest anyone in the returns of Fire Country, Sheriff Country, and Boston Blue?!

All three fan favorites have been on hiatus since December 2025, bolstering the Counting Crows’ longstanding point that December is indeed quite long. The three shows will air live on CBS and Paramount+ Premium and will also be available for next-day streaming for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.

Friday nights are once again about to be scorching hot. From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch new episodes of Fire Country and Sheriff Country live on CBS and Paramount+.

Are Sheriff Country and Fire Country Airing New Episodes Tonight (February 27)?

Yes! The night begins with a new episode of Sheriff Country at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by a new installment of Fire Country at 9:00 p.m. ET.

CBS’ primetime schedule concludes with a new episode of Boston Blue.

Sheriff Country (Season 1, Episode 10: “Crucible Part 2”): “With Travis’ life on the line and the sheriff’s office under attack, Mickey must do whatever it takes to protect her people.”

Fire Country (Season 4, Episode 10: “On the Carpet”): “As a massive wildfire pushes Station 49 to their limits, tough calls on the front lines spark even tougher questions back at headquarters.”

How To Watch Fire Country and Sheriff Country Live Online:

New episodes of both Fire and Sheriff Country 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.

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, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

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Fire Country and Sheriff Country Paramount+ Streaming Options:

You can watch Fire Country and Sheriff Country live on Paramount+ Premium ($13.99/month). Both shows are available to stream next-day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers ($8.99/month), with tonight’s episodes available beginning on Saturday, February 28.

You can also add Paramount+ to your Prime Video or Hulu accounts for an additional $13.99/month.

Fire Country and Sheriff Country return Friday, February 27, 2026, on CBS.