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It looks like things are changing in Edgewater this fall.<\/p>\n
Fire Country<\/em><\/a> is wrapping up season 4<\/a> on May 22, and fans have been fully invested in Bode Leone\u2019s (Max Thieriot<\/strong><\/a>) journey as a firefighter at Station 42. As he and his fellow first responders navigate the challenges of balancing rescues with their personal lives, the show continues to make an impression on viewers each week. And it\u2019s clear folks always want more, given how the show got renewed for season 5 on CBS for this fall.<\/p>\n However, fans will not like what the show’s future holds. As Deadline<\/em><\/a> reported on May 1, season 5 will have a shorter episode count. Meaning: while Fire Country<\/em> season 4 has 20 episodes, season 5 will be cut by almost half, with only 13.<\/p>\n When news about the changes hit the internet, it was clear that fans were not thrilled.<\/p>\n \u201cNOOO I love Fire Country! So it has been extremely successful but you’re going to cut episodes?! Make it make sense! This is such disappointing news,\u201d one person lamented on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cLove FIRE COUNTRY please don\u2019t shorten it !!!❤️🔥,\u201d another begged. \u201cNooo! It\u2019s one of the last shows with longer seasons! We want more not less!!!\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n There is a good reason for the shorter season. As Deadline<\/em> indicated, CBS has many scripted series premiering during the 2026 to 2027 season, including Sheriff Country, NCIS,<\/em>Cupertino,<\/em> and Einstein<\/em><\/a>. The news also comes as Fire Country<\/em> is undergoing a behind-the-scenes change, with Eric Guggenheim<\/strong> replacing Tia Napolitano<\/strong> as the showrunner.<\/p>\n No matter the case, we\u2019ll tune in for whatever Fire Country<\/em> has in store!<\/p>\n You Might Also Like<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n