Fire Country Season 5 Episode 3 photos preview “What Needs to Be Done,” airing tonight, Friday, October 23, from 9:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Max Thieriot stars as Bode Leone alongside Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway, Jules Latimer and Olivia Thirlby. Recording artist INK performs at Smokey’s Bar in tonight’s episode.
Station 42’s financial pressures continue as Bode works to demonstrate the value of Edgewater’s new volunteer firefighting program. The episode puts his proposal to the test while bringing a musical performance to one of the town’s familiar gathering places.
Fire Country Season 5 Episode 3 Details
Episode
Season 5 Episode 3, “What Needs to Be Done”
Air Date
Tonight, Friday, October 23, 2026
Time
9:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT
Network
CBS
Special Appearance
Recording artist INK performs at Smokey’s Bar
Written By
Joe Hortua
Directed By
Kate Phelan
Bode Fights for Edgewater’s Volunteer Program
Financial strain remains a problem for Station 42 in “What Needs to Be Done.” Against that backdrop, Bode fights to prove that the town’s new volunteer firefighting program can make a difference.
The program gives Bode a way to address Edgewater’s needs while the station faces mounting pressure. Tonight’s story centers on his effort to show that volunteers can contribute, with the future of the initiative still to be determined.
INK Performs at Smokey’s Bar
INK’s performance at Smokey’s Bar is a featured part of the episode. The official CBS photo gallery includes a still of the recording artist, offering a preview of the musical appearance alongside the firefighting story.
The episode photos also feature Jeff Fahey with Diane Farr, as well as images of Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro and Jordan Calloway.
Who Stars in Fire Country?
Max Thieriot plays Bode Leone, Kevin Alejandro plays Manny Perez and Diane Farr plays Sharon Leone. Jordan Calloway plays Jake Crawford, Jules Latimer plays Eve Edwards and Olivia Thirlby plays Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan.
“What Needs to Be Done” is written by Joe Hortua and directed by Kate Phelan.
Fire Country Season 5 Episode 3 airs tonight, Friday, October 23, from 9:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Watch live with Paramount+ Premium, or stream on demand beginning tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, on any Paramount+ plan. Catch up with Fire Country on Paramount+.
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