The hit CBS drama,Fire Country, finally returns fromits midseason hiatuslater this week.

It’s a good time to bring viewers up to speed beforeSeason 3’s upcoming action-packed return.

Heres a midseason recap of what’s happened so far inFire CountrySeason 3.

Custom image of Max Thieriot as Bode Leone in his fire uniform and helmet for Season 3 of Fire Country

Bode manages to overcome a strict fire examination and nearly flunks out of the program multiple times.

Although Bode Leone’s professional life improves,his love life continues to experience ups and downs.

Gilmore forgives them, as they still ultimately saved his life, so they avoidfurther career problems.

Max Thieriot and Leven Rambin standing in front of a house in firefighting gear

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Gabriela’s life continues to spiral, with the once-confident Edgewater golden girl continuing to feel sorry for herself.

Season 3 fills the story withheavy amounts of soap opera-style romantic subplots, which do not help the series.

Padalecki could be getting his own show set in the Fire Country universe.

Jared Padalecki raises his hands as Camden Casey on Fire Country

Eve is her own person and has her own life.

She should not be shamed for wanting a career as a firefighter rather than working on the family farm.

Gabriella grew angry with Jake Crawford due to some residual tension aftertheir recent romantic interlude.

Audrey James and Bode Leone hiding from a fire underwater in Fire Country Season 3

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Manny hears the news about Gabriella and leaves his post to rescue his daughter.

However, that means nothing to Manny compared to Gabriella’s safety.

The wildfire could burn down whatever chance remains ofEve making amends with her family.

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Fire CountrySeason 3 returns with new episodes starting Friday, January 31 on CBS.

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