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The Worst Episodes of Fire Country

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Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Fire Country Season 5 Episode 3 - What Needs to Be Done
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E3

    As financial pressures continue to mount at Station 42, Bode fights to prove that Edgewater's new volunteer firefighting program can make a difference.

    Director:Kate Phelan
    Writer:Joe Hortua

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  2. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 22 - I Know It Feels Impossible
    5.2/10(753 votes)

    S1:E22

    The station 42 and Three Rock crews face a daring rescue when a massive mudslide tears through Edgewater. Meanwhile, Bode's freedom is on the line at his parole hearing.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  3. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 18 - Best Man
    7.1/10(162 votes)

    S4:E18

    When Bode’s past resurfaces far from Edgewater, a volatile chain of events leads to a perilous off-duty rescue that forces him to confront guilt, accountability and what it truly means to step up when lives – and friendships – are on the line.

    Director:Diane Farr
    Writers:Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera

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  4. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 19 - Rain Check for Tomorrow?
    7.1/10(157 votes)

    S4:E19

    When a volatile blaze at the Pineville Dam triggers a cascading infrastructure failure, Station 42 races to execute a series of perilous rescues.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writer:Barbara Kaye Friend

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  5. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 7 - False Alarm
    7.2/10(309 votes)

    S3:E7

    Station 42 responds to a false alarm call that escalates into a dangerous hostage situation.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writer:Jacqueline Donabedian

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  6. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 11 - Fare Thee Well
    7.2/10(288 votes)

    S3:E11

    The crew responds to a call from the local renaissance fair after a fire breather loses their balance and sets off a tent filled with fireworks.

    Director:Desdemona Chiang
    Writer:Anupam Nigam

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  7. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 7 - Best Mom in the World
    7.2/10(234 votes)

    S4:E7

    Sharon is blindsided by a visit from her estranged mother, Ruby, whose sudden reappearance stirs up painful family history. Meanwhile, Bode and Jake respond to a call from a troubled teen in a condemned building.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writer:Jen Klein

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  8. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 2 - Not a Stray
    7.3/10(261 votes)

    S4:E2

    Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience; the new battalion chief is on site, but he has a polarizing leadership style that gets under everyone's skin.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Anupam Nigam

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  9. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 1 - Goodbye for Now
    7.4/10(299 votes)

    S4:E1

    In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  10. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 3 - The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal
    7.4/10(246 votes)

    S4:E3

    The Station 42 team responds to a dangerous zipline accident that escalates into a wildfire due to illegal fireworks; Sharon struggles with letting go of Vince's belongings and unexpectedly finds comfort in Vince's ex, Renee.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writers:Jen Klein, Carrie Williams

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  11. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 6 - Your Voice in My Head
    7.4/10(228 votes)

    S4:E6

    Station 42 responds to a dangerous fire at a beloved local smokehouse where Jake is forced to confront memories of his late father and the place they once shared.

    Director:Catherine Mallette
    Writer:India Gurley

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  12. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 11 - Elite of the Elite
    7.4/10(207 votes)

    S4:E11

    As Bode fights to prove himself during the high-stakes REMs tryouts, a shocking leak about the Zabel Ridge arsonist ignites turmoil across Edgewater.

    Director:Leslie Alejandro
    Writers:Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera

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  13. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 2 - The Fresh Prince of Edgewater
    7.5/10(722 votes)

    S1:E2

    After Bode requests to be transferred to a different city, his future in Edgewater hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the crew joins forces to protect the town from a treacherous storm.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:Natalia Fernandez

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  14. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 19 - Watch Your Step
    7.5/10(430 votes)

    S1:E19

    The station 42 crew responds to an out-of-control blaze at a wellness retreat, and the third rock crew tries to protect one of their own from a dangerous overdose.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writer:Joelle Garfinkel

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  15. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Cult
    7.5/10(311 votes)

    S3:E3

    Bode and Gabriela consider confessing a huge secret they have been hiding.

    Director:Diane Farr
    Writers:Barbara Kaye Friend, Tia Napolitano

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  16. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 8 - Promise Me
    7.5/10(304 votes)

    S3:E8

    When a series of dangerous underground zombie fires emerge, the team must protect the town, forcing Eve to have a less-than-warm reunion with her estranged father, Elroy Edwards.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Joe Hortua

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  17. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 18 - Eyes and Ears Everywhere
    7.5/10(237 votes)

    S3:E18

    The station 42 crew responds to a routine house fire that escalates into a dangerous situation for one of their own.

    Director:Freddie Highmore
    Writer:Nick Spates

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  18. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 8 - Fresh Start
    7.5/10(228 votes)

    S4:E8

    Bode participates in a high school drunk-driving drill that unexpectedly reconnects him with a former classmate, Chloe. Meanwhile, Three Rock reopens with a new crew and high hopes.

    Director:Oscar Rene Lozoya II
    Writers:Anupam Nigam, Jacqueline Donabedian

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  19. Fire Country Season 4 Episode 12 - Life of a Firefighter
    7.5/10(201 votes)

    S4:E12

    As Station 42 battles through a relentless shift, the unexpected return of Battalion Chief Brett Richards throws the crew off balance and forces Manny to confront his growing self-doubt.

    Director:Kate Phelan
    Writer:Matt Bosack

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  20. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 3 - Where There's Smoke...
    7.6/10(653 votes)

    S1:E3

    When the crew responds to a call in a remote forest, they come under fire by an outlaw protecting illegal marijuana crops.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:David Gould

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  21. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 4 - Work, Don't Worry
    7.6/10(618 votes)

    S1:E4

    The crew engages in a search and rescue mission after a building collapses and Division Chief Sharon is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision.

    Director:Jacquie Gould
    Writer:Tonya Kong

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  22. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 7 - Happy to Help
    7.6/10(524 votes)

    S1:E7

    Bode's crew is accused of stealing a designer watch from a fire mop up, and the crew responds to a high-stakes call about an extremely dangerous gas leak.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Dwain Worrell

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  23. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 10 - Get Your Hopes Up
    7.6/10(515 votes)

    S1:E10

    A box truck crashes into the station, causing a power outage and triggering a dangerous fire. Meanwhile, Sharon and Bode's ex-girlfriend, Cara, face multiple medical emergencies.

    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters
    Writer:Natalia Fernandez

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  24. Fire Country Season 1 Episode 13 - You Know Your Dragon Best
    7.6/10(479 votes)

    S1:E13

    The crews work to contain a dangerous forest fire and save a group of environmentalists protesting a housing development.

    Director:Marie Jamora
    Writers:Barbara Kaye Friend, Tia Napolitano

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  25. Fire Country Season 2 Episode 2 - Like Breathing Again
    7.6/10(375 votes)

    S2:E2

    While breaking up a bonfire party, the station 42 crew is called to complete a dangerous and highly complex cave rescue.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Natalia Fernandez

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Worst Episodes Summary

"What Needs to Be Done" is the worst rated episode of "Fire Country". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Kate Phelan and written by Joe Hortua, it aired on 10/23/2026. This episode scored 5.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I Know It Feels Impossible".