Fire Country Episode 21 Release Date, Cast (Backfire)

Fire Country Episode 21: With the season finale just around the corner, CBS’s fresh firefighter show, “Fire Country,” is ramping up the drama. The penultimate episode is poised to explore the characters’ future trajectories while delivering a surge of emotional intensity as these brave rescuers confront both life-threatening incidents and their personal struggles.

A Brewing Storm: The Clash Between Bode and Sleeper

The previous episode was fraught with tension between Bode and Sleeper. Bode’s decision to get sober and Sleeper’s shift to drug dealing in prison set the stage for some significant changes ahead of the season finale. The question on everyone’s mind is how Bode will navigate the Fire Camp with the interference of drug dealing. It’s clear that he’s facing a monumental challenge if he hopes to regain his freedom.

Recap of Fire Country Episode 20: A Battle for Control

The conflict kicked off at Fire Camp, with Sleeper picking a fight with Bode. Their history runs deep, having once ruled the prison together. However, Bode’s decision to kick his drug addiction strained their relationship, as Sleeper was his supplier. Despite this, Sleeper continued his illicit trade, causing a rift in the Fire Camp as the inmates’ priorities began to shift.

Bode’s attempts to persuade Sleeper to stop his drug deals proved futile, as Sleeper held more sway in their dynamic. Their conflict escalated when Sleeper physically assaulted Bode, leading to medical intervention by Gabriella. All the while, Sleeper continued to amass power within the prison.

The Struggle Continues: Bode Vs. Sleeper

In the face of adversity, Bode sought Gabriella’s advice, who advised him to “Focus on yourself.” Despite his efforts to address the drug issue, the prison’s lack of resources to test inmates for drug use allowed Sleeper’s illicit activities to flourish unchecked.

A Race Against Time: The Mine Rescue

Meanwhile, a group of Girl Scouts found themselves trapped in a century-old gold mine, adding another layer of urgency and danger to the narrative. Vince, whose family arrived in town for a visit, learned that his firefighter father had a close connection to the mines where the girls were stranded. However, an unexpected obstacle, a concrete blockade, complicated the rescue mission.

Anticipating Fire Country Episode 21: “Backfire”

“Fire Country” Episode 21, titled “Backfire”, is scheduled to air on CBS on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. As the penultimate episode, it sets the stage for the season’s conclusion with Episode 22, “I Know It Feels Impossible”, airing on May 19, 2023.

Fire Country Episode 21 Cast

Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan
Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez
Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford
Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela Perez
Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards
Diane Farr as Sharon Leone
Billy Burke as Vince Leone
Riley Davis as Troy
Jason Fernandes as Diego
Kanoa Goo as Kyle Ferguson
Mark Krysko as Lonnegan
Rebecca Mader as Faye Stone
Christian Maradiaga as Joaquin

Where to Watch Fire Country

Catch all new episodes of “Fire Country” every Friday night on CBS at the times mentioned above. Alternatively, stream this riveting show on Spectrum on Demand, Directv Streaming, Fubo TV, and other online platforms.

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