In Fire Country season 4, episode 7 (“Best Mom in the World”), Sharon Leone is caught off guard when her estranged mother, Ruby—played by Oscar-winner Christine Lahti—makes an unexpected visit. Sharon, still mourning the loss of her husband Vince, must confront difficult memories from her past as the two reunite. CBS released first-look images showing tense moments between them at Smokey’s Tavern, hinting at an emotional and serious conversation.
The episode also follows Bode and Jake as they work a dangerous call involving a troubled teenager inside a condemned building. Lahti’s appearance adds to the show’s ongoing focus on family dynamics, which have included previous guest roles from Sharon’s step-sister Mickey and step-father Wes, now part of the spinoff Sheriff Country. With Ruby’s arrival, Sharon’s already heavy emotional burden is likely to grow, though the episode may give them a chance to mend old wounds.
