What to Expect from Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9: Who Owns the Dirt
After weeks of build-up, Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9, “Who Owns the Dirt,” sets up a potential face-to-face for Jake and Malcolm.
Based on the episode description, it looks like Jake’s previous attempts to contact Malcolm are finally bearing fruit. However, it is unfortunately not going to be under good circumstances.
As Station 42 tackles a grueling day of fighting extreme fires during a red flag warning, their rivalry with Drake County reaches a climax. With Malcolm and Elenor both on the rival team, it doesn’t quite set the story for a friendly introduction.
So, while it’s exciting to see more of Jake’s lineage and lore, there’s also some hesitation about what he’s going to find in his search for family.
Meanwhile, Eve must rectify her actions on Fire Country Season 4 Episode 8, “Fresh Start,” and gain the trust of her new crew. If she’s going to be on the front lines with these teens, there has to be some respect among them.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9 Details
- Title: “Who Owns the Dirt”
- Air Date: Friday, December 19, 2026
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: CBS
- Writer: Eagle Egilsson
- Director: Tia Napolitano and Barbara Friend
How to Watch Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9
- Live: CBS at 9/8c
- Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+
Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9 Description
When a red flag warning sets the stage for a volatile day, a turf war between Station 42 and neighboring Drake County comes to a head.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Jules Latimer, and Diane Farr.
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9:
Promo Video:
What are your hopes for this episode of Fire Country? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Fire Country Season 4 Episode 9, “Who Owns the Dirt,” right here.
Fire Country airs Fridays at 9/8c on CBS.
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Cade Taylor
Cade Taylor is a television and film critic living in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a Senior Writer for Tell-Tale TV. His love for television developed at a young age, with a concentration on queer stories, sitcoms, teen dramas, and science fiction thrillers. In addition, he works full-time as a news producer, telling the stories of Missourians and helming "Produced in the Bi-State," a segment spotlighting actors, musicians, and entertainers from the St. Louis area. He can be reached by email at cade@telltaletv.com.