Trending Now - Fire Country' Season 5 Slashed Amid Showrunner and Cast Changes
WHO:
US Magazine - CBS drama "Fire Country" is undergoing changes with a new showrunner and cast exits.
Deadline - CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach commented on the network's schedule.
WHAT:
Collider - CBS has made the decision to significantly shorten the upcoming seasons of "Fire Country," "NCIS: Origins," and "Matlock."
US Magazine - "Fire Country" is joining NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, and Matlock as shows with a reduced episode order for the 2026-27 season.
US Magazine - "Fire Country" received a 13-episode order for season 5, reduced from its usual 20 episodes.
Deadline - "Fire Country" is one of three returning series with reduced episode orders as CBS aims to fit more scripted shows into the 2026-27 schedule.
WHERE:
Deadline - The changes pertain to CBS's programming lineup.
WHEN:
Deadline - The fall 2026 schedule for CBS was revealed earlier in the month.
WHY:
Deadline - The reduction in episode count is part of CBS's strategy to fit more scripted shows into its schedule.
HOW:
Deadline - CBS is maintaining its Friday night entertainment lineup, which includes "Sheriff Country" at 8 PM and "Fire Country" at 9 PM.
Deadline - CBS is maintaining its Friday night entertainment lineup, which has been No. 1 for 16 straight seasons, by sticking with successful shows.
(UPDATED May 2, 2026 19:16 UTC)
CBS has announced that it will significantly shorten the upcoming seasons of popular shows "Fire Country," "NCIS: Origins," and "Matlock." This decision comes as part of the network's programming strategy. Fans of these series will want to stay tuned for updates on the new season formats.
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(UPDATED May 2, 2026 15:10 UTC)
"Fire Country" will be joining "NCIS: Origins," "NCIS: Sydney," and "Matlock" with a reduced episode order for the upcoming 2026-27 season. CBS is keeping its Friday night entertainment lineup intact, featuring "Sheriff Country" at 8 PM followed by "Fire Country" at 9 PM. This adjustment reflects the network's ongoing strategy for its primetime programming.
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(UPDATED May 2, 2026 13:18 UTC)
CBS is making significant changes to its programming lineup, including a new showrunner and cast exits for the drama "Fire Country." The series has received a 13-episode order for its upcoming fifth season, a reduction from the usual 20 episodes, as CBS aims to incorporate more scripted shows into its 2026-27 schedule. Despite these adjustments, CBS is keeping its successful Friday night entertainment lineup intact, which has held the top spot for 16 consecutive seasons.