Review: Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 4 “Out of Office” Proves Mickey Fox Will Break Every Rule for Family

When it comes to small-town crime dramas, Sheriff Country has been playing the long game, mixing high-stakes investigations with family drama and slow-burn chemistry that’s as unpredictable as a suspect’s alibi. Episode 4, titled “Out of Office,” shifts gears and goes straight for the heart. The hour forces Sheriff Mickey Fox to ask the ultimate question: how far would you go to protect your child? Spoiler alert: Mickey’s answer is “as far as it takes.”

This episode doesn’t waste a second before throwing Mickey’s daughter Skye into the fire. When Skye is arrested and charged with the murder of her boyfriend Brandon, the usually composed sheriff finds herself stripped of authority and desperate to clear her daughter’s name. The result is a gripping, emotionally charged hour.

Mickey’s father Wes proves once again that heroic stupidity runs in the family when he confesses to the crime to save Skye. It’s boneheaded, it’s reckless, and it’s exactly what we’ve come to expect from the old man. Meanwhile, Mickey is off the books, determined to find the real killer with help from DEA agent Dawson, real name Alec, her undercover flame with no boundaries and even more perfect timing. Their chemistry practically hums through the screen, the kind of romantic spark that gives the show some extra spice.

Of course, I haven’t forgotten about Deputy Boone. While Mickey’s partnership with Dawson sizzles with danger and adrenaline, Boone remains the quiet constant, the semi-loyal Deputy whose sidelong glances say more than a dozen romantic subplots. When Mickey breaks into her own department’s evidence locker to find the truth, Boone catches her in the act. Instead of turning her in, he pretends he didn’t see a thing. That moment, brief but charged, speaks volumes. There’s trust, tension, and that classic “are we ever going to do something about this” energy that keeps me glued to my screen.

By the time Mickey tracks down the real killer, things turn physical fast. What follows is a gritty brawl that leaves Mickey bruised but unbroken. Dawson steps in to save her, and in doing so, ends the case with one well-aimed shot that both literally and figuratively kills the mystery. The murder weapon surfaces, the DA drops the charges against Skye, and for a fleeting moment, the Fox family breathes again.

But peace never lasts long in Sheriff Country. Dawson gets reassigned to a new deep-cover gig, leaving Mickey wanting more but can't get it. Boone still plans to leave for a new job, though no one watching actually believes he’s going anywhere. Skye closes her chapter by returning Brandon’s music notebook to his mother, a tender gesture that wraps this emotional arc surprisingly neatly. Four episodes in, the show’s first major storyline finds resolution and honestly, it’s a refreshing move in a TV landscape where everything drags on for seasons.

Next week’s teaser promises a high-stakes transport mission that pushes Mickey and Boone to their limits. With Dawson out of the picture (for now) and Boone’s loyalty quietly simmering beneath the surface, the emotional stakes might be even higher than the physical ones.

Sheriff Country continues to prove that it’s not just another crime procedural. “Out of Office” is a standout episode that solidifies Mickey Fox as one of TV’s most compelling new leads and teases a future full of tension, redemption, and probably a few more questionable life choices. One thing’s certain: if Sheriff Country keeps delivering at this pace, no one’s going to want to clock out early.

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