9-1-1 (franchise)
American media franchise
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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.
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| Original work | 9-1-1 |
| Owner | 20th Television |
| Years | 2018–present |
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| Related TV series | Doctor Odyssey |
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
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 | ||
| Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz | Ryan Guzman | Main | Special Guest | Guest | ||
| Athena Grant-Nash | Angela Bassett | Main | Special Guest | Special Guest | ||
| Cammie Raleigh | Kimberly Williams-Paisley | Guest | Main | |||
| Henrietta "Hen" Wilson | Aisha Hinds | Main | Special Guest | |||
Notes