The next episode of CBS’s firefighting drama is ready to bring old faces and new beginnings to Station 42. Season 4 Episode 8 of Fire Country, titled “Fresh Start,” will be released on Friday, December 12, 2025. The episode will air on CBS at 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific Time (8:00 PM Central). Viewers can watch the episode live on the network or stream it the next day on Paramount+.
This episode continues a pivotal season for former inmate firefighter Bode Leone, played by Max Thieriot. The official summary says Bode will participate in a high school drunk-driving drill meant to educate students. The event takes an emotional turn when he runs into a former classmate, sparking a reunion that could bring back old memories and feelings. Meanwhile, the show’s original fire camp setting, Three Rock, is set to reopen with a completely new crew, living up to the episode’s title.
What Happened Before Episode 8?
The previous episode, Season 4 Episode 7, “Best Mom in the World,” aired on December 4, 2025. It featured major family developments. Sharon Leone, played by Diane Farr, was surprised by a visit from her estranged mother, Ruby, played by Christine Lahti. Ruby tried to apologize for past mistakes. At the same time, Bode decided to take a troubled teenager named Tyler under his wing after responding to a call at a condemned building. The episode also saw firefighter Jake Crawford reaching out to a half-sibling he only recently discovered.
This setup directly leads into the new episode, where Bode’s commitment to guiding Tyler is likely to continue. The introduction of Tyler is part of a new story arc that involves several new characters joining the cast this season.
New Faces Join the Fire Country Cast
Episode 8 will feature several notable guest stars and recurring characters introduced in recent episodes. According to casting news, actors Josh McDermitt, Alona Tal, and Conor Sherry have joined the show for Season 4.
Josh McDermitt, known for his long-running role on The Walking Dead, plays Landon. Landon is the partner of Chloe (played by Alona Tal) and a father figure to her son, Tyler (played by Conor Sherry). Their family lost their home in the wildfires. Alona Tal’s character, Chloe, has a specific history with Bode; she was his peer tutor in high school, and they both secretly liked each other at the time. Their reunion in the upcoming episodes could explore a potential second chance at a relationship. Conor Sherry’s character, Tyler, is the angry teen Bode tried to help in Episode 7.
This new dynamic sets up potential conflict and connection, especially with the reveal that Bode and Chloe had a past crush on each other. Executive producer Tia Napolitano has talked about the return of the fire camp, a core part of the show’s original concept. She called the new version “Three Rock 2.0” and promised the road to getting there would be full of twists.
“Fire camp is part of the DNA of our show, so we will be bringing it back. We’re bringing it back in a really fresh way,” said showrunner Tia Napolitano in an interview with TV Insider.
How to Watch Fire Country Season 4 Episode 8
For viewers in the United States, the primary way to watch the new episode is on the CBS television network on Friday, December 12, at 9/8c. If you miss the live broadcast, the episode will be available for streaming on Paramount+ the day after it airs. Paramount+ offers different subscription tiers, with its premium plan allowing users to stream the show live as it airs on CBS.
For viewers without cable, live TV streaming services like fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV also carry CBS and will have the episode available. These services typically offer free trials for new subscribers. The episode will also be available for purchase as a download from digital stores like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Past seasons of Fire Country are available on other platforms. Seasons 1 and 2 are currently streaming on Netflix in the United States, while Paramount+ hosts all available episodes.
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Episode 8 Credits and Season Schedule
“Fresh Start” was directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya II and written by Jacqueline Donabedian and Anupam Nigam. The main cast for the episode includes series regulars Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Jules Latimer, Josh McDermitt, and Diane Farr. Guest stars for the episode include Samuel Rook as Ace and Alona Tal as Chloe.
This episode is the eighth in a planned season of twenty episodes. Following Episode 8, Episode 9 is scheduled to air on December 19, 2025. After that, the show will take a break, known as a midseason hiatus. New episodes are expected to return on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The show’s social media accounts and the CBS website are the best places to check for any last-minute changes to the schedule or for exclusive clips from the new episode.
The “Fresh Start” episode brings together key elements of Fire Country: high-stakes public service, personal redemption, and complex relationships. Bode’s journey back to a high school forces him to confront who he was before his prison sentence, while the relaunch of Three Rock fire camp points toward the future of the Cal Fire program.
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