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The Best Episodes of Sheriff Country

Every episode of Sheriff Country ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sheriff Country!

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Mickey Fox investigates criminal activity and patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 17 - The Hunting Party
    9.7/10(230 votes)

    #1 - The Hunting Party

    S1:E17

    Sheriff Mickey Fox investigates a fatal shooting that appears to be a tragic accident during a lavish Fraley family boar hunt, setting off a chain of events with far-reaching consequences for Edgewater.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writers:Heather Robb, Melissa Carter

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  2. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 15 - The Lost Girls of Edgewater County
    9.3/10(280 votes)

    #2 - The Lost Girls of Edgewater County

    S1:E15

    To save one of her own, Sheriff Mickey Fox launches a race-against-time investigation that exposes long buried secrets and a chilling pattern haunting Edgewater County.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writer:Obiageli Odimegwu

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  3. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 16 - Twenty Four Candles
    9.3/10(231 votes)

    #3 - Twenty Four Candles

    S1:E16

    While Skye celebrates her 24th birthday, Sheriff Mickey Fox investigates a brutal attack tied to a land-grab scheme.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  4. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 18 - The Gambler
    9.3/10(235 votes)

    #4 - The Gambler

    S1:E18

    A dramatic federal crackdown rocks Edgewater and forces Sheriff Mickey Fox to confront a sprawling investigation that pits loyalty to her community against the reach of the DEA. The case pushes Mickey closer to home than ever before with consequences for the people she loves the most.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writer:Adair Cole

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  5. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 13 - The Finest (I)
    9.2/10(307 votes)

    #5 - The Finest (I)

    S1:E13

    After a mysterious school bus explosion leaves nine students missing, Mickey and Sharon must set aside their personal conflicts and unite their departments to try and crack the case. The crossover continues on Fire Country S04E013 The Bravest (II).

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writers:Matt Lopez, Seth Harrington

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  6. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 14 - Show of Force
    9.2/10(259 votes)

    #6 - Show of Force

    S1:E14

    During Edgewater’s Blood Moon Festival, Sheriff Mickey races to stop a suspected serial killer targeting young women. Meanwhile, a shocking discovery propels deputy Cassidy into the crosshairs of the case.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writer:Jamie Conway

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  7. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 20 - Mexico
    9.1/10(261 votes)

    #7 - Mexico

    S1:E20

    With her department under scrutiny and tensions rising across Edgewater, Sheriff Mickey Fox faces the fallout from a major investigation that threatens to upend everything she's built.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Matt Lopez

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  8. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 9 - Crucible (1)
    9.0/10(323 votes)

    #8 - Crucible (1)

    S1:E9

    After a father and son flee a secluded ranch run by one of Edgewater's most power families, Mickey investigates disturbing allegations of abuse and uncovers dangerous secrets, which leads to a tense standoff and confrontation.

    Director:Gonzalo Amat
    Writer:Seth Harrington

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  9. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 8 - Death & Taxes
    8.8/10(311 votes)

    #9 - Death & Taxes

    S1:E8

    As cannabis growers in Edgewater scramble to pay their taxes in cash, a violent robbery leaves a man in critical condition and exposes the vulnerability of the legal cannabis trade. Meanwhile, Mickey navigates a tense meal with her stepsister, Sharon.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writer:Matt Lopez

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  10. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 12 - Plus One
    8.5/10(280 votes)

    #10 - Plus One

    S1:E12

    When a violent home invasion turns out to be the result of a deadly batch of synthetic weed sweeping through Edgewater, Mickey and Boone race to contain the chaos. Meanwhile, Cassidy uncovers disturbing new clues in her sister's disappearance case.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Melissa Carter

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  11. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 4 - Out of Office
    8.4/10(365 votes)

    #11 - Out of Office

    S1:E4

    When Skye becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Mickey is forced to step down amid the investigation and launch her own off-the-books search for the truth. As tensions rise and family loyalties are tested, Mickey risks everything to try and clear her daughter’s name.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Obiageli Odimegwu

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  12. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 19 - Compromised
    8.3/10(253 votes)

    #12 - Compromised

    S1:E19

    Sheriff Mickey Fox aids a federal investigation into a high-stakes case involving alleged interstate crime and a web of local land deals.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writer:Mark Bruner

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  13. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 7 - Glory Days
    8.2/10(321 votes)

    #13 - Glory Days

    S1:E7

    While investigating a brutal assault at Edgewater High, Sheriff Mickey Fox uncovers a disturbing web of secrets, lies and abuse of power at the school.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  14. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 10 - Crucible (2)
    8.2/10(323 votes)

    #14 - Crucible (2)

    S1:E10

    With Travis' life on the line and the sheriff's office under attack, Mickey must do whatever it takes to protect her people.

    Director:Gonzalo Amat
    Writer:Adair Cole

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  15. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(528 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a young boy is caught stealing food, Mickey uncovers a disturbing case of child abuse that leads to a high-stakes rescue and a cliffside standoff that could cost lives. Meanwhile, Mickey's daughter Skye is newly sober, but her path to sobriety is complicated by her relationship with a troubled young man whom her mother arrested.

    Director:James Strong
    Writers:Tony Phelan, Joan Rater

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  16. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 2 - Firewall
    7.9/10(414 votes)

    #16 - Firewall

    S1:E2

    Mickey investigates a harrowing missing persons case all while trying to protect her daughter, whose connection to a crime scene raises unsettling questions; Mickey's sister arrives to support her niece during this deeply emotional time.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Matt Lopez

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  17. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 6 - Exit Interview
    7.9/10(337 votes)

    #17 - Exit Interview

    S1:E6

    When a body is discovered along the Eel River, Sheriff Mickey Fox and her team launch a homicide investigation that rattles the heart of Edgewater; Wes risks everything to uncover the truth about the murder.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Heather Robb, Matt Lopez

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  18. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sixth Man
    7.8/10(375 votes)

    #18 - The Sixth Man

    S1:E3

    When a daring daylight robbery shakes the heart of Edgewater, Sheriff Mickey Fox must navigate rising tensions, personal entanglements and a town quick to judge.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Safia M. Dirie

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  19. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 11 - The Aftermath
    7.7/10(280 votes)

    #19 - The Aftermath

    S1:E11

    When a courthouse security test ends in a shocking murder, Sheriff Mickey Fox uncovers a dangerous conspiracy reaching deep into Edgewater's justice system.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writer:Heather Robb

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  20. Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 5 - Expecting Trouble
    7.3/10(354 votes)

    #20 - Expecting Trouble

    S1:E5

    A high-stakes transport mission puts Sheriff Mickey Fox and Deputy Boone on edge as they race against time to protect a vulnerable witness.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Mark Bruner

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Hunting Party" is the best rated episode of "Sheriff Country". It scored 9.7/10 based on 230 votes. Directed by Nicole Cummins-Rubio and written by Heather Robb, Melissa Carter, it aired on 5/1/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lost Girls of Edgewater County".