Overview
- Both spinoffs were renewed six episodes into their freshman runs, with second seasons slated for the 2026–27 broadcast season.
- Nielsen Live+7 multiplatform averages show Boston Blue at about 8.0 million viewers per episode and Sheriff Country at about 7.6 million.
- CBS reports Boston Blue’s streaming is up 87% versus Blue Bloods last fall, while Sheriff Country’s time slot is up 33% versus S.W.A.T.’s season average.
- The pair have helped CBS win every Friday night in total viewers since Oct. 17, with Sheriff Country consistently leading 8 p.m. and Boston Blue winning 10 p.m.
- Both series are produced by CBS Studios with Jerry Bruckheimer Television and are offshoots of Blue Bloods and Fire Country, with Season 1 episodes airing Dec. 5, 12 and 19 before returning Feb. 27, 2026.