History of Sheriff Country in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 4, 2026

Sheriff Country is an American police procedural drama television series created by Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, and Max Thieriot for CBS. Starring Morena Baccarin, along with Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, Matt Lauria, and W. Earl Brown, the series is a spin-off of Fire Country and is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios. It premiered on October 17, 2025, and was renewed for a second season in December 2025.

January 23, 2024: CBS Develops Police Spin-Off Series

On January 23, 2024, CBS began developing a police spin-off series of Fire Country, with Morena Baccarin attached to lead.

May 2, 2024: Series Receives Straight-to-Series Order

On May 2, 2024, Sheriff Country received a straight-to-series order, with CBS Studios joining the production. Filming was set to take place in Toronto.

June 19, 2024: Matt Lopez set as Showrunner

On June 19, 2024, Matt Lopez was set to be the showrunner and an executive producer of "Sheriff Country".

December 12, 2024: W. Earl Brown Joins Cast

On December 12, 2024, W. Earl Brown was set to star in the lead role of the series.

March 2025: Fall 2025 Premiere Confirmed

In March 2025, a fall 2025 premiere of Sheriff Country was confirmed, with a promo airing during broadcasts of March Madness.

April 2025: Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver and Matt Lauria Join Cast

In April 2025, Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, and Matt Lauria joined the cast of Sheriff Country.

May 14, 2025: Amanda Arcuri and Caroline Rhea Join Cast

On May 14, 2025, Amanda Arcuri and Caroline Rhea joined the cast of Sheriff Country.

May 2025: Production Begins

In May 2025, production on the spin-off began in the Toronto area with twelve scripts already written.

July 2025: Premiere Date Set

In July 2025, the premiere date for Sheriff Country was set for October 17, with the show airing regularly before the original on Fridays after the premiere.