Fire Country season 3 episode 1 premiered on CBS on October 18, 2024, at 9 p.m. EST/PST. The firefighter series, which focuses on intense fire rescue missions, has returned with even higher stakes.
The show follows Bode Leone, a convict who joins a firefighting program in Northern California. Along with his team, Bode faces life-threatening fires, hoping to find redemption while saving lives. The season kicks off with a fire breaking out at Gabriela Perez and Diego’s wedding. The team springs into action, blending personal challenges with professional duty.
The official synopsis of the season 3 episode 1 and 2 reads:
"Max Thieriot stars as Bode Leone, a young convict seeking a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
It continues:
"Now Bode walks as a free man as he continues his journey toward redemption in his small hometown with Cal Fire. Inspired by Max Thieriot’s experiences growing up in Northern California fire country."
Disclaimer: The article contains the release details of Fire Country season 3 episodes 1 and 2. Once the next episodes are officially announced, it will be updated.
Fire Country season 3 plot overview
The third season of Fire Country picks up right where the second season left off, with the crew fighting dangerous fires in Northern California. Bode Leone used to be an all-American golden boy, but now his life is going in the wrong direction. Bode is in prison for crimes that ruined his once-hopeful future.
He joins a firefighting program where inmates work alongside elite firefighters to control unpredictable wildfires. In doing so, Bode seeks a shot at redemption.
At the start of the season, Gabriela Perez and Diego's wedding quickly turns into a potentially life-threatening situation when a fire breaks out. It creates personal and professional problems for the team as they try to put out the fire, which sets the stage for further drama and action in the episodes to come.
Fire Country season 3 release schedule
CBS is yet to confirm the exact number of episodes for Fire Country season 3, but fans can expect a full season packed with action and drama. There might be episode 3 named coming up on November 1, 2024. So far, two episodes have aired:
Season 3, Episode 1: What the Bride Said — Premiered on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
Season 3, Episode 2: Firing Squad — Premiered on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
New episodes will continue to be released every Friday at 9 p.m. EST/PST on CBS. The day after an episode airs, it will be available on Paramount+. Viewers who have a Paramount+ subscription that also includes Showtime can stream the show live.
Live streaming services like fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV all have CBS for people who don't have cable. Subscribers to these services can watch the show as it airs, so no one misses the latest news.
Cast of Fire Country season 3
The core cast of Fire Country season 3 remains largely the same, with a few exciting new additions. The main cast includes:
- Max Thieriot as Bode Leone
- Billy Burke as Vince Leone
- Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez
- Diane Farr as Sharon Leone
- Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela Perez
- Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford
- Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards
Jared Padalecki and Leven Rambin are new cast members who give the show new energy. The whole cast gives powerful performances, especially when they are fighting fires under a lot of stress.
Fire Country season 2: A quick recap
In Fire Country season 2, Bode Leone’s path to redemption finally sees progress. At the beginning of the season, Bode remains in prison, but a heroic act during a dangerous firefighting operation earns him parole, marking his release from incarceration.
Once free, Bode returns to Three Rock and works hard to reintegrate into society. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation leads Bode to believe he might have a daughter, only to find out later that it's not true.
Another major storyline revolves around the potential shutdown of Three Rock. Political tensions rise when Cal Fire threatens to close the fire camp, but Bode's timely intervention saves it. This season also explores family conflicts, particularly Vince Leone’s worsening health condition.
After being electrocuted on the job, Vince hides his illness until his wife Sharon convinces him to seek treatment.
The season ends on a dramatic note with Gabriela Perez about to marry Diego Moreno. Bode’s absence from the wedding sparks questions about unresolved feelings between him and Gabriela, setting the stage for the upcoming season.
Fire Country season 3 airs on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+.