9-1-1 (franchise)

9-1-1
Created by
Original work9-1-1
Owner20th Television
Years2018–present
Films and television
Television series
Miscellaneous
Related TV seriesDoctor Odyssey

9-1-1 is an American procedural drama TV franchise created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear.[1] The franchise focuses on the lives and careers of first responders—police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers—who navigate high-pressure emergencies alongside their often-complex personal lives.

The original series, 9-1-1, premiered on Fox on January 3, 2018, and was followed by a spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star, which debuted on January 19, 2020, and ended on February 3, 2025. A third series, 9-1-1: Nashville, debuted on October 9, 2025, and is still ongoing. The franchise is known for its dramatic portrayals of emergency scenarios ranging from everyday crises to large-scale disasters.

Television series

Overview

Series Television seasons
2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27[2]
Franchise
9-1-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9-1-1: Lone Star 1 2 3 4 5
9-1-1: Nashville 1 2
Universe
Doctor Odyssey 1

9-1-1 (2018–present)

9-1-1 premiered on January 3, 2018, on Fox. Set in Los Angeles, it follows firefighters from Station 118 of the Los Angeles Fire Department, members of the Los Angeles Police Department, and 9-1-1 dispatchers. The show moved from Fox to ABC beginning with its seventh season in 2024.[3]

9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–2025)

9-1-1: Lone Star debuted on January 19, 2020. Set in Austin, Texas, it follows New York firefighter Owen Strand (played by Rob Lowe) who relocates to rebuild a firehouse following a tragedy. The spin-off has been noted for its inclusion of LGBTQ+ and transgender characters in lead roles, receiving the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.[4] The series concluded with the fifth season on February 3, 2025.[5]

9-1-1: Nashville (2025–present)

In February 2025, ABC announced the order of 9-1-1: Nashville.[6] Starring Chris O'Donnell as Fire Captain Don Hart, the show aired on ABC during the American 2025–2026 TV season. Similarly with 9-1-1: Lone Star, 9-1-1: Nashville features a father/son dynamic, with Captain Hart's son also being a firefighter on the show.[7]

Recurring cast and characters

Character Portrayed by Franchise Universe
9-1-1 9-1-1: Lone Star 9-1-1: Nashville Doctor Odyssey
Evan "Buck" Buckley Oliver Stark Main Special Guest Guest Does not appear
Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz Ryan Guzman Main Special Guest Guest Does not appear
Athena Grant-Nash Angela Bassett Main Special Guest Does not appear Special Guest
Cammie Raleigh Kimberly Williams-Paisley Guest Does not appear Main Does not appear
Henrietta "Hen" Wilson Aisha Hinds Main Special Guest Does not appear

Notes


References

  1. ^ Nilles, Billy (October 27, 2017). "Your First Look at Ryan Murphy's 9-1-1 Is Here". E! News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 5, 2026). "'9-1-1' & '9-1-1: Nashville' Renewed By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 15, 2023). "Fox Boss on 9-1-1 Moving to ABC: 'The Business Model Wasn't Right for Us'". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Huff, Lauren (March 31, 2023). "Bros, A League of Their Own, and more honored at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards: See full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Spencer-Elliott, Lydia (February 5, 2025). "Why 9-1-1: Lone Star was cancelled after five seasons as creators tease spin off". The Independent. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Hailu, Selome (February 20, 2025). "9-1-1: Nashville Ordered to Series at ABC". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Tamburin, Adam (April 18, 2025). "Chris O'Donnell leads 9-1-1: Nashville". Axios. Retrieved April 20, 2025.