Complete cast breakdown of Sheriff Country season 1: Who plays who & where you’ve seen them before

Sheriff Country season 1 episode 2 premiered on October 24, 2025 on CBS. Sheriff Mickey Fox investigates crimes while juggling her personal life. Criminal drama fans can stream the show on CBS or its partners.

The first spin-off of Fire Country promises to please both newcomers and fans.

The series follows Mickey Fox, a dedicated Edgewater County sheriff, and her dysfunctional family. She has an ex-con father, Wes Fox, and a daughter, Skye, who is recovering from addiction.

Mickey's professional and family life clash after Skye's ex-boyfriend Brandon, a recovering addict, is murdered.

The main cast includes the talented Morena Baccarin, Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, Matt Lauria, and W. Earl Brown.

Main cast of Sheriff Country season 1

Morena Baccarin plays Mickey Fox

Mickey Fox, Edgewater County's tough but emotional sheriff, is played by Morena Baccarin in Sheriff Country. Mickey is a determined cop, but her personal life is complicated. Her job, her strained relationship with her ex-con father Wes, and raising her troubled daughter Skye are all challenges.

Baccarin creates a powerful and relatable Mickey by balancing her professional resilience and internal struggles. She became famous for playing Inara Serra in Firefly and Serenity in 2005. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for playing Adria in Stargate SG-1 and Jessica Brody in Homeland.

Christopher Gorham plays Travis Fraley

Christopher Gorham plays Travis Fraley, Mickey Fox's ex-husband and Skye's father, in Sheriff Country. Travis struggles between his past with Mickey and his duties to his daughter. Gorham portrays Travis with sincerity, vulnerability, and resolve.

Gorham is well-known for playing blind special ops agent Auggie Anderson in Covert Affairs. He was a fan favorite as Henry Grubstick in Ugly Betty. Gorham has played science fiction in Odyssey 5 and Jake 2.0 and drama in The Lincoln Lawyer. He is respected in television due to his wide range of comedy and drama roles.

Michele Weaver plays Cassidy Campbell

Michele Weaver plays Cassidy Campbell, one of the deputies at the Edgewater County sheriff’s department. Cassidy is a key team member, helping Sheriff Mickey Fox navigate Edgewater's crime wave and his complicated family.

The department gets new energy and perspective from Cassidy, the deputy. Amidst the chaos, Weaver's Cassidy is intense and sincere, showing her determination to do her job well. She supports Mickey professionally and emotionally with her grounded presence.

Weaver played a Black Hollywood woman navigating a relationship in Love Is on the Oprah Winfrey Network. In NBC's Council of Dads, she played a major role in a family's recovery from tragedy. Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life and Switched at Birth also featured Weaver.

She brings her emotional and dramatic skills to Cassidy, as she did in Love Is. In Sheriff Country, Weaver's strength and vulnerability make her unique.

W. Earl Brown as Wes Fox

W. Earl Brown portrays Wes Fox, Mickey's father, who brings his own set of complications to the family dynamic. Wes, an ex-convict, supports his daughter and granddaughter while battling his demons.

Brown plays Wes as a man torn between protecting his family and facing his past mistakes with raw emotion. In his interactions with Mickey, where past wounds and unresolved issues often surface, his character adds tension to the show.

Brown is an experienced actor who has worked in film, television, and video games. He is best known for playing Dan Dority in Deadwood, a complex, morally ambiguous character.

He was in Scream, The Lone Ranger, and Being John Malkovich. Brown voiced Bill in the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us. He plays Wes in Sheriff Country with his ability to portray multifaceted individuals with internal struggles. 

Matt Lauria as Nathan Boone

Matt Lauria plays Sheriff Mickey Fox deputy Nathan Boone. As a dedicated officer, Boone often clashes with Mickey to pursue justice. Boone loves his job and Edgewater County residents despite his unconventional methods. Boone's professionalism and the sheriff's personal stakes are balanced by Lauria.

In Friday Night Lights, Lauria played Luke Cafferty, a troubled but good-hearted football player navigating high school and small-town life. He played an ex-MMA fighter trying to move on in Kingdom. Lauria excels in Sheriff Country because he can play emotionally complex roles. 

Kristin Booth as Katie Wells/Kate Wells

Kristin Booth plays Kate Wells in Sheriff Country Season 1. She contributes to the series' complex crime-solving and personal drama. Kate's role in Sheriff Mickey Fox's investigation feeds into Edgewater's intense atmosphere.

Her television credits include The Company (2007), The Border (2008), Rookie Blue (2010), and Flashpoint (2008), which earned her a third Gemini nomination. She was prominent in Sundays at Tiffany's (2010) and The Kennedys (2011). Booth was lauded for her Soulpepper Theatre Company roles as Olivia in Twelfth Night and Olympia. She voices Producing Parker (2009)'s protagonist.

Jacqueline Emerson as Ruth Barlow

Sheriff Country Season 1's Ruth Barlow, played by Jacqueline Emerson, diversifies the story.  Emerson has a diverse acting and musical background. Her role as Foxface in The Hunger Games (2012) helped her break into Hollywood. After The Company (2013) and Rizzoli & Isles (2012), Emerson worked in television, film, and theater. Emerson has performed at famous venues like the Hollywood Bowl and LA Opera and worked with Disney, DreamWorks, and Netflix. She appeared in Wells Fargo and Clorox ads. She writes for major production companies in addition to acting. Emerson performs with Pinot Noir at UCB MainStage in Los Angeles.

Jacob Reardon as Caden Debrauske

In Sheriff Country Season 1, Jacob Reardon plays Caden Debrauske, who becomes involved in the town's criminal investigation. Caden drives plot points by interacting with Sheriff Mickey Fox and her team as they solve crimes and deal with personal issues. Reardon grounds the mystery in a small-town setting with his realism.

Reardon, from Southern Ontario, persevered after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome at 12. Despite being told he would never walk again, Reardon recovered and pursued acting. He became famous in film and television in Montreal, Canada, after studying at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Reardon plays resilient and determined characters in Canadian productions. His acting passion and personal story of overcoming adversity drive his career.

Wes Chatham as Dawson Raines

Wes Chatham plays Dawson Raines in Sheriff Country season 1, a character deeply involved in Sheriff Mickey Fox's criminal investigations. Raines' portrayal is a character caught between past mistakes and future redemption.

Chatham started acting at a young age after being discovered for a Tide commercial. He became an aviation firefighter in the military. Antwone Fisher (2002) was his breakthrough film, leading to several film and TV roles. In 2007's In the Valley of Elah, Chatham and Tommy Lee Jones gained fame. He performed in The Help (2011), which earned Academy Award nominations, and The Unit (2006–2009). Chatham appeared in W. (2008), The Philly Kid (2012), Broken Horses (2015), and The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014). He is known as a reliable character actor in war dramas and thrillers due to his versatility.

Other cast members of Sheriff Country season 1

• Marcia Bennett as June
• Amanda Arcuri as Skye Fraley
• Drew Tyce as Kyle Debrauske
• Caroline Rhea as Gina
• Christine Spang as Luna
• Chance Orion Wood as David Sanders
• Cooper Levy as Adrian Smith
• Derek Johns as Steven Lee
• Matt Dellapina as Buddy Turner
• Sean James Lee as Joey
• John Wamsley as Deputy Cam
• Andrew Di Rosa as Greg
• Heather Alicia Simms as Laurie
• Max Thieriot as Bode Leone
• Diane Farr as Sharon Leone
• Joel Thomas Hynes as Paulie Harris
• Ori Alfassi as Jay
• Amanda Armagon as Female Deputy
• Trish Adams as Townsperson #2
• Andria Barrett as Townsperson #1
• Max Amani as Lauren
• Sean Bell as Punch Elliot
• Marc-André Boulanger as Michael Yates
• Christopher Crabb as Vern Harris
• John Daniel as Ethan
• Brett Donahue as John Gimble
• Karen Espana (as Karen España) as Coroner
• Taylor Love as Deputy
• Liv Nelson as Maddie
• Daniel Kelly as Man
• Remy Smith as Simon
• Vanessa Smythe as Carol Gimble
• David Klein as Deputy Mason Mitchell
• Tony White as Jerry
• Kiley May as Amber
• Izzi Nagel as Josie
• Shane Nelson as Seth
• Sean Rey as Thug 2
• Dylan Taylor as Dale
• Mark Taylor as Ruben Massey
• Emily Weir as Woman
• Matt Willis as William Purdy
• Kelli O'Hara as Miranda

Sheriff Country season 1 episodes are available to stream on CBS.