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Sheriff Country S1E9 — Crucible (1)

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Sheriff Country•Season 1•Episode 9

Crucible (1)

8.1/10 · 366 votesDec 19, 202544 min

Ranked #6 of 20 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byGonzalo Amat

Written bySeth Harrington

Previous episodeE8 · Death & Taxes Next episodeE10 · Crucible (2)

Seasons2

Cast5

Morena Baccarin

Morena Baccarin

Mickey Fox

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Nathan Boone

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

Wes Fox

Christopher Gorham

Christopher Gorham

Travis Fraley

Michele Weaver

Michele Weaver

Cassidy Campbell

Crew2

G

Gonzalo Amat

Director

Seth Harrington

Seth Harrington

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Crucible (1)" is episode 9 of Sheriff Country season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 366 votes, ranking #6 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Gonzalo Amat and written by Seth Harrington, it aired on December 19, 2025.

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