Sheriff Country is getting ready for its second season on CBS. The show, which is a spinoff of the popular series Fire Country, follows Sheriff Mickey Fox as she handles crime in the small town of Edgewater. The first season ended with some big surprises, and now fans want to know who will be back for Season 2.
The show has been a hit for CBS. It averages nearly 11 million viewers per episode across different platforms. CBS renewed the show early in December 2025, even before the first season finished airing. The network clearly sees value in this series.
Season 2 will premiere on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The show keeps its Friday night slot, which has worked well for the network. The premiere date matches up with the season 5 premiere of Fire Country and season 2 of Boston Blue.
Main Cast Returning for Season 2
All the main cast members from Season 1 are coming back. Here is a breakdown of who plays whom.
Morena Baccarin returns as Sheriff Mickey Fox. She is the lead character and the heart of the show. Baccarin first played this character in two episodes of Fire Country before getting her own series. She is known for her work in Deadpool, The Flash, and Millers in Marriage.
Matt Lauria is back as Nathan Boone. His character plays a key role in Mickey’s life. Lauria has appeared in Friday Night Lights, CSI: Vegas, and Outer Range.
Christopher Gorham returns as Travis Fraley. He is Mickey’s ex-husband and a lawyer. Gorham is known for Ugly Betty, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Leverage: Redemption.
Michele Weaver is back as Deputy Cassidy Campbell. Her character has a rivalry with another deputy. Weaver has appeared in Love Is, Council of Dads, and Briarpatch.
W. Earl Brown returns as Wes Fox. He plays Mickey’s father, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower. Brown is known for his work in Scream and many other projects.
Rachel Ticotin will also return as Eva Santos. Her character was revealed to be Mickey’s mother in the Season 1 finale.
Two Actors Promoted to Series Regulars
CBS announced a major casting change for Season 2. Amanda Arcuri and Ian Quinlan have been promoted from recurring stars to main cast members.
Amanda Arcuri plays Skye Fraley. She is the daughter of Sheriff Mickey Fox and Travis Fraley. Skye is a sensitive young woman trying to rebuild her life after being suspected of killing her boyfriend. Arcuri appeared in seven episodes of Season 1. She previously had a main role in Degrassi: Next Class.
Ian Quinlan plays Deputy Hank Iglesias. He is a brash, impulsive deputy with a sharp sense of humor. Hank has a friendly rivalry with Deputy Cassidy Campbell. Quinlan appeared in only four episodes of Season 1. He previously played Officer Luis Badillo in 29 episodes of Blue Bloods.
Showrunner Matt Lopez told TV Insider that Hank and Cassidy have a “great rapport” that will be explored more in Season 2.
New Guest Stars Joining Season 2
Season 2 will bring some fresh faces to Edgewater.
Ben McKenzie will appear as a guest star. He plays Sheriff Wade, the sheriff of a nearby town. McKenzie is known for his roles in The O.C. and Gotham. He is also Morena Baccarin’s real-life husband. This will be an on-screen reunion for the couple.
Jacqueline Emerson, Jacob Reardon, and Jessica Greco will also appear in Season 2.
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What to Expect from Season 2 Storylines
The Season 1 finale left viewers with some shocking moments. Mickey learned that Deputy Director Eva Santos is actually her mother. She thought her mother had died years earlier.
Showrunner Matt Lopez said Season 2 will start with a “small time jump”. The show will explore what happened in the missing time and unpack why Eva stayed away from her family.
“She really needs to look inward. And what does that mean for who she is and how she raises her family and how her relationship with Skye, her relationship with Wes, and so on.”
— Matt Lopez, Showrunner
Lopez also said the show will explore how much Eva Santos was trying to learn about her daughter. Mickey will be questioning Eva’s decisions in Season 2.
The DEA’s investigation into Fraley Horizons will also be a key plot point. Travis Fraley took over the family business at the end of Season 1, which will create challenges for him.
Skye will try to “salvage” Fraley Horizons with her father. The show will also focus on Skye’s relationship with her grandmother. Lopez described this as a “nice multigenerational journey”.
Where to Watch Sheriff Country
Sheriff Country airs on CBS in the United States. The show also streams on Paramount+ for viewers who want to watch online. International release dates and streaming availability may vary by region.
The Season 2 premiere is set for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. The show will keep its Friday night time slot.
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