Drama Ignites as Sharon’s Mischievous Mother Arrives in New Fire Country Images md11

Fire Country Season 4, Episode 5, “Happy First Day, Manny,” finally cracked the mystery behind the note found inside Vince’s (Billy Burke) guitar case. Sharon (Diane Farr) revealed that the extortion note was written by her own mother, finally ending the mystery behind the R signed on the note. Sharon’s reaction and her mother’s note hint at a strained relationship. The duo is estranged, as this is the show’s first mention of her. But who exactly is Sharon’s mother? Viewers will know in Episode 7, “Best Mom in the World,” when Ruby, Sharon’s mother, makes an unannounced visit. The episode, written by

Jen Klein and directed by Alexis Ostrander, airs on December 5. Its logline reads

“Sharon is blindsided by a visit from her estranged mother, Ruby (Christine Lahti), whose sudden reappearance stirs up painful family history. Meanwhile, Bode (Max Thieriot) and Jake (Jordan Calloway) respond to a call from a troubled teen in a condemned building.”

CBS released some images previewing Lahti as Ruby. The duo is seen conversing inside Smokey’s, but it is unclear what they’re discussing. But given that this is Fire Country, this will not be a happy reunion. There is a reason Sharon and Ruby drifted apart, and it will be explored in the episode airing on the first Friday of December. Will this revive old wounds or be an opportunity to heal? What was Ruby blackmailing Vince for with her threat to blow up his life? How does her reappearance affect Bode, who was hellbent on solving this mystery? There is a lot to unpack with her.

Where You May Have Seen ‘Fire Country’ Guest Star Christine Lahti Before

Lhati is an award-winning actress with a career spanning over four decades. With an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy, Lahti has established herself in the industry. Her first series regular role was in the medical drama Chicago Hope, where she starred as Dr. Kathryn Austin for four seasons. Her other roles include appearances on shows like Jack & Bobby, The Blacklist, and Hawaii Five-0. Lahti’s latest series regular role was in the Robert and Michelle King CBS drama Evil, where she played Sheryl Luria. She appeared in four seasons of the show, which concluded in 2024.

Meanwhile, new episodes of Fire Country continue on Fridays on CBS. In this week’s episode, Jake confronts a past loss. “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,” reads the logline for Episode 6, “Your Voice in My Head.”