About this season
Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.
Episodes (20)
1. Goodbye for Now
6.8Aired 17 October 2025 • 44 min
In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse.
2. Not a Stray
6.8Aired 24 October 2025 • 44 min
Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience; the new battalion chief is on site, but he has a polarizing leadership style that gets under everyone's skin.
3. The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal
6.2Aired 31 October 2025 • 44 min
The Station 42 team responds to a dangerous zipline accident that escalates into a wildfire due to illegal fireworks; Sharon struggles with letting go of Vince's belongings and unexpectedly finds comfort in Vince's ex, Renee.
4. Like a Wounded Wildebeest
7.0Aired 7 November 2025 • 44 min
When Station 42 responds to a call for a rescue at a grain silo, Manny and Jake butt heads over differing approaches. Manny has a serious conversation with Bode about a troubling discovery.
5. Happy First Day, Manny
6.0Aired 14 November 2025 • 43 min
The team responds to a dangerous fire at the local drive-in movie theater where they must enlist civilians to help stop the spread; Bode and Sharon wrestle with the weight of holding secrets from each other.
6. Your Voice in My Head
8.0Aired 21 November 2025 • 44 min
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.
7. Best Mom in the World
8.6Aired 5 December 2025 • 43 min
Sharon is blindsided by a visit from her estranged mother, Ruby, whose sudden reappearance stirs up painful family history. Meanwhile, Bode and Jake respond to a call from a troubled teen in a condemned building.
8. Fresh Start
8.4Aired 12 December 2025 • 44 min
Bode participates in a high school drunk-driving drill that unexpectedly reconnects him with a former classmate, Chloe. Meanwhile, Three Rock reopens with a new crew and high hopes.
9. Who Owns the Dirt
8.0Aired 19 December 2025 • 43 min
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.
10. On the Carpet
7.0Aired 27 February 2026 • 41 min
As a massive wildfire pushes station 49 to their limits, tough calls on the front lines spark even tougher questions back at headquarters.
11. Elite of the Elite
7.0Aired 6 March 2026 • 43 min
As Bode fights to prove himself during the high-stakes REMs tryouts, a shocking leak about the Zabel Ridge arsonist ignites turmoil across Edgewater.
12. Life of a Firefighter
8.0Aired 13 March 2026 • 44 min
As Station 42 battles through a relentless shift, the unexpected return of Battalion Chief Brett Richards throws the crew off balance and forces Manny to confront his growing self-doubt.
13. The Bravest (II)
8.5Aired 3 April 2026 • 43 min
With the clock ticking and the fate of nine missing students on the line, Bode and Deputy Nathan Boone must risk it all in order to save innocent lives. The crossover starts on Sheriff Country S01E013 The Finest (I).
14. Why Not Now?
9.0Aired 10 April 2026 • 42 min
A day of celebration at the Edgewater rodeo erupts into chaos after a stampede of runaway horses endangers the crowd.
15. Making Things Go Boom
9.3Aired 17 April 2026 • 43 min
A routine response to a reported minor fire turns dangerous when the Station 42 team discovers the threat is far greater than dispatch indicated.
16. Not Worth the Risk
7.0Aired 24 April 2026 • 44 min
Bode sets out to prove his leadership skills during a historic cold snap that plunges Edgewater into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Jake contemplates a life‑altering decision that could change his future forever.
17. Sometimes the Chaos Wins
10.0Aired 1 May 2026 • 43 min
When a powerful storm sends a massive telephone pole crashing through a family home and traps a woman inside, station 42 races against time to try and pull off a dangerous rescue.
18. Best Man
8.5Aired 8 May 2026 • 43 min
When Bode’s past resurfaces far from Edgewater, a volatile chain of events leads to a perilous off-duty rescue that forces him to confront guilt, accountability and what it truly means to step up when lives – and friendships – are on the line.
19. Rain Check for Tomorrow?
8.5Aired 15 May 2026 • 42 min
When a volatile blaze at the Pineville Dam triggers a cascading infrastructure failure, Station 42 races to execute a series of perilous rescues.
20. Try Not to Drown
8.0Aired 22 May 2026
After a catastrophic dam failure unleashes historic floodwaters across Edgewater, Station 42 and Three Rock battle rising waters and dwindling resources.