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
Franchise
9-1-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9-1-1: Lone Star 1 2 3 4 5
9-1-1: Nashville 1
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.[2]

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.[3] The series concluded with the fifth season on February 3, 2025.[4]

9-1-1: Nashville (2025–present)

In February 2025, ABC announced the order of 9-1-1: Nashville.[5] 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.[6]

Cast and characters

Character Portrayed by 9-1-1 9-1-1: Lone Star 9-1-1: Nashville
Athena Grant-Nash Angela Bassett Main Special Guest Does not appear
Robert "Bobby" Nash Peter Krause Main Does not appear
Evan "Buck" Buckley Oliver Stark Main Special Guest Does not appear
Henrietta "Hen" Wilson Aisha Hinds Main Special Guest Does not appear
Howard "Chimney" Han Kenneth Choi Main Does not appear
Michael Grant Rockmond Dunbar Main[a] Does not appear
Abigail "Abby" Clark Connie Britton Main Does not appear
Maddie Buckley-Han Jennifer Love Hewitt Main Does not appear
Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz Ryan Guzman Main Special Guest Does not appear
May Grant Corinne Massiah Main Does not appear
Harry Grant Marcanthonee Jon Reis Main Does not appear
Elijah M. Cooper Main Does not appear
Christopher Diaz Gavin McHugh Main Does not appear
Albert Han John Harlan Kim Main Does not appear
Owen Strand Rob Lowe Does not appear Main Does not appear
Michelle Blake Liv Tyler Does not appear Main Does not appear
Tyler Kennedy "TK" Strand Ronen Rubinstein Does not appear Main Does not appear
Grace Ryder Sierra McClain Does not appear Main Does not appear
Judson "Judd" Ryder Jim Parrack Does not appear Main Does not appear
Marjan Marwani Natacha Karam Does not appear Main Does not appear
Paul Strickland Brian Michael Smith Does not appear Main Does not appear
Carlos Reyes Rafael L. Silva Does not appear Main Does not appear
Mateo Chavez Julian Works Does not appear Main Does not appear
Tommy Vega Gina Torres Does not appear Main Does not appear
Nancy Gillian Brianna Baker Does not appear Main Does not appear
Isabella "Izzy" Vega Kelsey Yates Does not appear Main Does not appear
Evie Vega Skyler Yates Does not appear Main Does not appear
Wyatt Harris Jackson Pace Does not appear Main Does not appear
Don Hart Chris O'Donnell Does not appear Main
Blythe Hart Jessica Capshaw Does not appear Main
Cammie Raleigh Kimberly Williams-Paisley Special Guest Does not appear Main
Dixie Bennings LeAnn Rimes Does not appear Main
Ryan Hart Michael Provost Does not appear Main
Roxie Alba Juani Feliz Does not appear Main
Taylor Thompson Hailey Kilgore Does not appear Main
Blue Bennings Hunter McVey Does not appear Main

Notes

  1. ^ Dunbar is credited as a series regular from 1.01 to 5.09.

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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Hailu, Selome (February 20, 2025). "9-1-1: Nashville Ordered to Series at ABC". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Tamburin, Adam (April 18, 2025). "Chris O'Donnell leads 9-1-1: Nashville". Axios. Retrieved April 20, 2025.