A shocking family secret, a sheriff caught between her personal life and professional duties, and a criminal network threatening a quiet town are at the centre of Sheriff Country Season 2. The American police procedural drama returns with new cases for Sheriff Mickey Fox, while the fallout from the previous season’s finale adds another layer to her complicated family history.

The second season premiered on CBS in the US on October 9, 2026. Indian viewers can catch the series on JioHotstar, with Airtel Xstream Play also listed as a streaming option. In the US, episodes are available on Paramount+ following their television broadcast. The show follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes airing on Friday nights at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS. An exact India streaming time and the total episode count have not been confirmed in the details available.

Morena Baccarin returns as Sheriff Mickey Fox, who must deal with criminal investigations and local tensions in Edgewater while facing questions about her own family. The new season picks up after a major revelation at the end of Season 1 changed what Mickey knew about her past.

DEA official Eva Santos is revealed to be Maria Fox, Mickey’s mother, whom Mickey and her father, Wes, had believed was dead. Her return leaves the family with difficult questions, including why she left them and remained away for so long.

The second season begins after a short time jump, with the opening episode titled Cyclone. Mickey races to save a troubled young woman whose links to a criminal operation lead her towards a larger threat in Edgewater.

The story is also expected to explore a Bulgarian cartel and the possibility of Mickey and Wes working with Eva to confront the danger. However, their uneasy family situation could complicate any attempt to work together. The new episodes will gradually reveal what happened during the gap between the two seasons and how the family secret affects Mickey’s decisions.

Baccarin leads the returning cast as Mickey Fox. Matt Lauria reprises his role as Nathan “Boone” Boone, while Michele Weaver returns as Cassidy Campbell. W. Earl Brown plays Wes Fox, Christopher Gorham returns as Travis Fraley, Amanda Arcuri plays Skye Fraley, and Ian Quinlan reprises his role as Hank Iglesias.

Two cast members are taking on larger roles this season. Arcuri and Quinlan, who previously appeared in recurring roles, have been promoted to series regulars. Their characters are expected to feature more prominently in the new episodes.

A notable addition is Ben McKenzie, who appears as Sheriff Jim Wade, a neighbouring sheriff brought in to help Mickey. His arrival is expected to introduce fresh dynamics to the investigations and relationships in the series. McKenzie is also Baccarin’s real-life husband.

In the United States, the show airs on CBS on Friday nights at 8 pm ET/PT, with episodes subsequently available on Paramount+. The season premiere is titled Cyclone, followed by episodes called Family Trust and Ulysses, with the latter two listed for October 23.

For viewers in India, JioHotstar and Airtel Xstream Play are listed as streaming options for Season 2. However, an exact Indian release time for each episode and the complete episode count have not been confirmed in the available information.

UK viewers will have to wait a little longer than those in the US. Season 2 is scheduled to arrive on Paramount+ in the UK on October 24, 2026.

With Mickey’s family history now at the heart of the story, the new season combines weekly investigations with a larger mystery involving Eva’s return and the criminal threat facing Edgewater. The coming episodes are expected to reveal how Mickey balances her responsibilities as sheriff with the questions she still has about her mother.