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The Fire Country Season 3 midseason finale concluded with a stressful cliffhanger and multiple characters’ lives at risk. Now, after more than a month of waiting, new episodes of the firefighter drama are airing tonight — hopefully bringing much-needed answers to viewers.
Fire Country’s midseason finale, titled “Promise Me,” aired on Dec. 13. In the intense episode, Bode, Audrey, Gabriela, and Manny all found themselves in danger. Bode and Audrey, caught in the midst of raging flames after trying to save a home, sought refuge against a wildfire in a pool — except Audrey can’t swim. While newly released photos from the midseason premiere confirm Bode’s survival, Audrey’s fate still remains unknown heading into Episoede 9.
Gabriela also finds herself in serious danger by the end of the midseason finale. After a heated argument with Jake, she quits her job and leaves her protective gear behind — a decision that quickly backfires as the wildfire engulfs the area around her. Her father, Manny, is now risking everything to search for her. His decision to leave his post as a convicted firefighter could have serious consequences.
On the bright side, Stephanie Arcila, who plays Gabriela, teased to CinemaBlend that Friday’s midseason premiere is “intensely beautiful and shocking.” She also hinted that “audiences are going to be happy” and “they’re going to get something.”
Keep reading to find out what time Fire Country Season 3 returns, how to watch new episodes, and what to expect from the anticipated midseason premiere.
What Time Is Fire Country Season 3 On CBS?
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The Fire Country Season 3 midseason premiere, “Coming in Hot,” airs at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 31 on CBS.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can stream the episode live through their local CBS affiliate on the platform, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch it the following day (Saturday).
What Will Happen In Fire Country’s Midseason Season 3 Premiere?
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The Fire Country Season 3 midseason premiere is “mostly a direct pickup [from Episode 8],” showrunner Tia Napolitano confirmed to TV Insider.
The official logline for “Coming In Hot” reads: “With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves. Manny risks his freedom for Gabriela. Eve tries to protect her father and their family’s ranch.”
Along with numerous characters in peril, Eve’s family ranch is also in jeopardy. “I don’t think we will ever see Eve more determined to win against fire as we’re about to see in the premiere episode, which is great,” Napolitano teased. “It’s just like a great color on her. She’s so often there for our people. We get to see our people be there for her and have her family be at the center of everything and the focus as opposed to the Leone family in that episode. And it’s just a nice expansion of the world.”
What Is The Fire Country Season 3 Release Schedule?
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When does the next episode of Fire Country air? The upcoming episode, “Coming in Hot,” premieres on January 21, 2025. While CBS hasn’t confirmed release dates beyond February 14, new episodes will likely continue airing on Fridays until the Season 3 finale in May 2025. Here’s the release schedule so far.
- Episode 9, “Coming in Hot”: Airing Jan. 31, 2025
- Episode 10, “The Leone Way”: Airing Feb. 7, 2025
- Episode 11, “Fare Thee Well”: Airing Feb. 14, 2025
- Episode 12, “TBD”: TBA but likely Feb. 21, 2025
- Episode 13, “TBD”: TBA but likely Feb. 28, 2025
- Episode 14, “TBD”: TBA but likely March 7, 2025
- Episode 15, “TBD”: TBA but likely March 14, 2025
- Episode 16 “TBD”: TBA but likely March 21, 2025
- Episode 17, “TBD”: TBA but likely March 28, 2025
- Episode 18, “TBD”: TBA but likely April 4, 2025
- Episode 19, “TBD”: TBA but likely April 11, 2025
- Episode 20, “TBD”: TBA but likely April 18, 2025
- Episode 21, “TBD”: TBA but likely April 25, 2025
- Episode 22, “TBD”: TBA but likely May 2, 2025
Watch the official teaser for the Fire Country Season 3 midseason premiere, below.
