9-1-1: Lone Star
{{Short description|American television series (2020–2025)}}
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- Rob Lowe
- Liv Tyler
- Ronen Rubinstein
- Sierra McClain
- Jim Parrack
- Natacha Karam
- Brian Michael Smith
- Rafael L. Silva
- Julian Works
- Gina Torres
- Brianna Baker
- Kelsey Yates
- Skyler Yates
- Jackson Pace
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- Mac Quayle
- Todd Haberman
- Justin Burnett
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| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 5
| num_episodes = 72
| list_episodes = List of 9-1-1: Lone Star episodes
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- Ryan Murphy
- Brad Falchuk
- Tim Minear
- Rob Lowe
- Angela Bassett
- Bradley Buecker
- John J. Gray
- Rashad Raisani
- Alexis Martin Woodall
- Trey Callaway
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| cinematography = Andrew Strahorn
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| runtime = 42–48 minutes
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- ReamWorks
- {{nowrap|Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision}}
- {{nowrap|Ryan Murphy Television}}
- 20th Television{{efn|Credited as 20th Century Fox Television for season 1.}}
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| network = Fox
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|1|19}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|2|3}}
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9-1-1: Lone Star is an American procedural drama television series that aired on Fox from January 19, 2020, to February 3, 2025. It was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. The series is a spin-off of the American procedural drama television series 9-1-1, and was ordered by Fox in May 2019.{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Fox Brings Back The Masked Singer This Fall, Then Will Debut Season 3 After Super Bowl LIV |url=https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/fox-brings-back-the-masked-singer-this-fall-then-will-debut-season-3-after-super-bowl-liv/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513180732/https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/fox-brings-back-the-masked-singer-this-fall-then-will-debut-season-3-after-super-bowl-liv/ |archive-date=May 13, 2019 |access-date=May 13, 2019 |website=Adweek}}
In May 2023, the series was renewed for a fifth and final season, which premiered on September 23, 2024, and concluded on February 3, 2025.
Premise
From 9-1-1 co-creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1: Lone Star follows a sophisticated New York firefighter who, along with his son, relocates from Manhattan to Austin, Texas. He must try to balance the duties of saving those who are at their most vulnerable, while solving the problems in his own life. He is joined by other firefighters and members of the police department and emergency medical services. Series star Rob Lowe serves as co-executive producer.{{Cite web |last=Lannuci |first=Rebecca |date=May 12, 2019 |title=9-1-1 Spinoff Lone Star Scores Series Order at Fox, Rob Lowe to Star |url=https://tvline.com/2019/05/12/9-1-1-spinoff-series-order-fox-rob-lowe-lone-star/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513002359/https://tvline.com/2019/05/12/9-1-1-spinoff-series-order-fox-rob-lowe-lone-star/ |archive-date=May 13, 2019 |access-date=May 13, 2019 |website=TVLine}}
Cast and characters
=Overview=
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rowspan="2" scope="col" | Actor
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Character ! scope="col" colspan="5" | Seasons |
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scope="col" style="width:8%;" | 1
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Rob Lowe
| Owen Strand | colspan="5" {{cMain}} |
Liv Tyler
| Michelle Blake | colspan="1" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="4" {{cNone}} |
Ronen Rubinstein
| Tyler Kennedy "TK" Strand | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Sierra McClain
| Grace Ryder | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="1" {{cNone}} |
Jim Parrack
| Judson "Judd" Ryder | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Natacha Karam
| Marjan Marwani | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Brian Michael Smith
| Paul Strickland | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Rafael L. Silva
| Carlos Reyes | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Julian Works
| Mateo Chavez | colspan="5" {{cMain|Main}} |
Gina Torres
| Tommy Vega | colspan="1" {{cNone}} | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} |
Brianna Baker
| Nancy Gillian | colspan="2" {{cRecurring}} | colspan="3" {{cMain|Main}} |
Kelsey Yates
| Isabella "Izzy" Vega | colspan="1" {{cNone}} | colspan="1"{{cGuest}} | colspan="3" {{cMain|Main}} |
Skyler Yates
| Evie Vega | colspan="1" {{cNone}} | colspan="1"{{cGuest|Guest}} | colspan="3" {{cMain|Main}} |
Jackson Pace
| Wyatt Harris | colspan="2" {{cNone}} | colspan="2" {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | {{cMain|Main}} |
=Main=
- Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, is a firefighter captain from New York City and TK's father. He was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of being a first responder to the September 11 attacks, in which he also lost his entire firehouse. Having rebuilt his team in New York City, he was asked to do the same for the 126 in Austin.
- Liv Tyler as Michelle Blake (season 1) is the paramedic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) captain. She is also trying to locate her sister Iris, who has been missing for three years. In the second season, she is revealed to have left the 126 to help homeless people with mental illness like her sister.
- Ronen Rubinstein as Tyler Kennedy "TK" Strand, is a dual-certified firefighter-paramedic with the 126. He is a recovering opioid addict and Captain Strand's son. A former addict, TK overdosed just prior to his arrival in Austin. He starts a relationship with police officer Carlos Reyes. In season two, he quit being a firefighter and became a paramedic. At the end of season three, he proposed to Carlos and the two marry in the fourth-season finale.
- Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder (née Williams; seasons 1–4{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2024/06/9-1-1-lone-star-ending-fox-sierra-mcclain-exits-season-5-1235961101/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=June 7, 2024|title= '9-1-1: Lone Star' May Be Coming To An End; Original Cast Member Exits Fox Drama Ahead Of Season 5|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}), is a 9-1-1 operator and Judd's wife.
- Jim Parrack as Judson "Judd" Ryder, is a firefighter and Grace's husband. Judd is the sole survivor of previous 126 team's fire disaster.
- Natacha Karam as Marjan Marwani, is a firefighter and paramedic. Marjan is an adrenaline junkie, a devout Muslim, and an Instagram celebrity.
- Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland, is a firefighter and paramedic with a keen eye for details. Paul is also a trans man.
- Rafael L. Silva as Carlos Reyes, is a police officer with the Austin Police Department, and later, a Texas Ranger in season five, who begins a romantic relationship with TK. TK proposes at the end of season three. They get married in the season-four finale.{{efn|Silva is credited as Rafael Silva in seasons 1–2 and as Rafael L. Silva from season 3.}}
- Julian Works as Mateo Chavez, is severely dyslexic, and is a DREAMer who must keep his job or be deported. He burned down a school when he was 13, but his cousin Marvin voluntarily went to juvenile punishment for him.
- Gina Torres as Tommy Vega (seasons 2–5), is an EMS captain who replaces Michelle. The mother of twin daughters, she re-entered the workforce after eight years to support her family when COVID-19 caused her husband's restaurant to close.
- Brianna Baker as Nancy Gillian (recurring, seasons 1–2; main, seasons 3–5), is a paramedic who is a member of the Rescue 126 EMS crew.
- Kelsey Yates as Isabella "Izzy" Vega (guest, season 2; main, seasons 3–5){{efn|name=formerI|Formerly portrayed by Lexi Crouch}}, is Tommy's daughter and Evie's twin sister.
- Skyler Yates as Evie Vega (guest, season 2; main seasons 3–5){{efn|name=formerE|Formerly portrayed by Xandi Crouch}}, is Tommy's daughter and Izzy's twin sister.
- Jackson Pace as Wyatt Harris (recurring seasons 3–4; main season 5), is the son Judd had following a one-night stand 17 years before he meets his son.{{Cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |date=2024-08-02 |title=9-1-1: Lone Star Promotes Jackson Pace to Series Regular for Season 5 |url=https://tvline.com/casting-news/911-lone-star-cast-season-5-jackson-pace-wyatt-promoted-1235311102/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}}
=Recurring=
- Kyle Secor as Deputy Chief Alden Radford (season 1; guest season 2): A fire chief who convinces Owen to come to Austin to rebuild Station 126.
- Mark Elias as Timothy M. Rosewater (seasons 1–2): A paramedic who is also a member of Rescue 126 EMS crew. He dies while on a call.
- Jon Foster as Dustin Shepard (season 1): An ex-boyfriend of Michelle Blake's missing sister, Iris, who Michelle believes is connected to Iris's disappearance.
- Brett Rice as Wayne Gettinger (season 1): An elderly man who is receiving chemotherapy treatments at the same time as Owen. He also offers Owen advice on how to deal with his cancer.
- Mary Kay Place as Theresa Blake (season 1): Michelle's mother who wants Michelle to move on from what happened to Iris, Theresa's younger daughter who went missing.
- Natalie Zea as Zoe (season 1): A psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She meets Owen at a beauty supply store and later begins dating him.
- Billy Burke as Captain/later Deputy Chief William "Billy" Tyson (seasons 1 and 3; guest season 2): A former firefighter for the 126 who also has cancer.
- Tamala Jones as Det. Sarina Washington (season 1; guest seasons 3–4): A detective with the Austin Police Department.
- Lyndsy Fonseca as Iris Blake (seasons 1 and 4): Michelle's missing sister.
- Lisa Edelstein as Gwyneth "Gwyn" Morgan (seasons 2–3; guest season 4): Owen's ex-wife and TK's mother, who arrives in Austin after her son's hospitalization. She dies in season 3.{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Jennifer |date=February 21, 2022 |title=Lisa Edelstein to Exit 9-1-1: Lone Star After Two Seasons (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/911-lone-star-gwyn-dead-lisa-edelstein-exit-1235174120/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211852/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/911-lone-star-gwyn-dead-lisa-edelstein-exit-1235174120/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2022 |website=Variety}}
- Derek Webster as Charles Vega (season 2; guest season 5): Tommy's husband. He dies in season 2.
- Lexi Crouch as Isabella "Izzy" Vega (season 2):{{efn|name=laterI|Later portrayed by Kelsey Yates.}} Tommy's and Charles' daughter and Evie's twin sister.
- Xandi Crouch as Evie Vega (season 2):{{efn|name=laterE|Later portrayed by Skyler Yates.}} Tommy's and Charles' daughter and Izzy's twin sister.
- Benito Martinez as Gabriel Reyes (seasons 2 and 4; guest season 3): Carlos's father and a Texas Ranger. He is murdered just days before his son's wedding in season 4.
- Roxana Brusso as Andrea Reyes (seasons 2 and 4; guest season 3): Carlos's mother.
- Todd Stashwick as Dennis Raymond (season 2): An arson investigator who is later revealed to be a serial arsonist himself.
- Jack Conley as Captain Jack Tatum (guest season 2; season 3): Captain at station 129.
- Julie Benz as Sadie Becker (season 3): A woman who rents the cabin next to Owen's.
- Carly Dutcher as Lindsey Robertson (season 3): A teenage woman Paul saves.
- Amy Acker as Catherine Harper (season 3): Chief of staff for the governor of Texas. Catherine and Owen meet through an exclusive dating app.{{Cite web |last=Krug |first=Kurt Anthony |date=February 21, 2022 |title=Amy Acker on Her Recurring Role on '9-1-1: Lone Star' |url=https://www.showbizjunkies.com/tv/amy-acker-911-lone-star/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211854/https://www.showbizjunkies.com/tv/amy-acker-911-lone-star/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=April 27, 2022 |website=ShowbizJunkies |quote=it's been way too long since we've worked together. And I had a feeling Rob and Amy would have chemistry.}}
- Robyn Lively as Marlene Harris (seasons 3 and 5; guest season 4): The mother of Judd's son, Wyatt.
- Nathan Owens as Julius Vega (season 3): Charles' brother and Tommy's brother-in-law.
- Neal McDonough as Sgt. Ty O'Brien (guest season 3; season 4): A hard-assed Austin PD Sergeant First Grade who is known for both his by the book approach and his dislike of firefighters.
- Amanda Schull as Special Agent Rose Casey (season 4): An FBI agent investigating members of an extremist group, with Owen's help.
- D. B. Woodside as Trevor Parks (seasons 4–5): The new pastor at Tommy's church who becomes her love interest.
- Ashley Rae Spillers as Lila Gerald (season 4): a woman Marjan saves who later sues her.
- Jamison Webb as Mitch Gerald (season 4): a man Marjan saves who later sues her.
- Michaela McManus as Kendra Harrington (season 4): A charitable billionaire heiress who is Owen's love interest.
- Amanda Payton as Jasmine Asha Fulton (season 4): AFD Department Advocate at the 126.
- Chad Lowe as Robert Strand (guest season 3; season 4): Owen's brother who has Huntington's disease.
- Andy Favreau as Pearce Risher (guest seasons 2–3; season 4): An egotistical paramedic who works briefly at the 126 then is employed by a private ambulance service.
- Alan Autry as Chief Bridges (guest season 4; season 5): The former boss of Gabriel Reyes who also becomes Carlos's boss when the latter joins the Texas Rangers.
- Parker Young as Sam Campbell (season 5): An Army veteran and Gabriel's former partner with the Rangers. He is initially skeptical of Carlos's abilities as a Ranger, but later develops respect for him.
=Guest=
- Alex Carter as Captain (season 1): The former captain of the 126 who is killed in the explosion.
- Jesse Luken as Jake Harkes (season 1): One of the former members of the 126 who is killed in the explosion.
- Matt McTighe as Chuck Parkland (season 1): One of the former members of the 126 who is killed in the explosion.
- Graham Shiels as Cory Garrity (season 1): One of the former members of the 126 who is killed in the explosion.
- Angel Parker as Josie (season 1): A woman who Paul meets on a call. They date briefly, until she learns he is trans.
- Barry Corbin as Stuart Ryder (seasons 1–3): Judd Ryder's father.
- Sharif Atkins as Victor (season 2): A real estate agent that fell into a volcanic sinkhole while playing mini golf with his family.
- Mena Massoud as Salim (season 2): Marjan's childhood friend to whom she has been arranged to be married since they were twelve.{{Cite web |title=(NLS-204) "Friends with Benefits" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20210122fox02/ |access-date=January 24, 2021 |website=The Futon Critic}}
- William Allen Young as Benjamin Williams (season 2 and 4): Grace's father.
- Barbara Eve Harris as Denice Williams (season 2 and 4): Grace's mother.
- Bart Johnson as Stanley (season 3): Marlene's fiancé and Wyatt's future stepfather.
- Adam Baldwin as Det. Brian McGregor (seasons 4 and 5): Austin PD detective.
- Peyton List as Ashlyn Campbell (season 5): Sam Campbell's wife
=Crossover cast=
Regular cast members of the original 9-1-1:
- Aisha Hinds as Henrietta "Hen" Wilson (special guest, season 2): L.A. firefighter and paramedic.
- Ryan Guzman as Edmundo "Eddie" Díaz (special guest, season 2): L.A. firefighter.
- Oliver Stark as Evan "Buck" Buckley (special guest, season 2): L.A. firefighter.
- Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash (special guest, season 3): LAPD patrol sergeant.
Episodes
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Production
=Development=
On May 12, 2019, it was announced that Fox had given the production a series order for a 9-1-1 spin-off. 9-1-1 creator Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear would serve as executive producers along with cast member Rob Lowe. Angela Bassett, who starred in the original 9-1-1 serves as an executive producer. Writer John Owen Lowe, son of Rob Lowe, also works on the show's writing team.{{Cite web |author=Amanda Bell |date=February 18, 2020 |title=9-1-1: Lone Star Writer John Owen Lowe Previews 'Second Chapter' of Owen and Billy's Big Clash |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/9-1-1-lone-star-writer-john-owen-lowe-previews-chapter-two-of-owen-and-billys-big-clash/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211855/https://www.tvguide.com/news/9-1-1-lone-star-writer-john-owen-lowe-previews-chapter-two-of-owen-and-billys-big-clash/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=TVGuide.com |quote=I have worked in writers' rooms before but never written an episode and had to cover set for an episode.}}{{Cite magazine |last=Ruth Kinane |date=May 3, 2021 |title=Rob Lowe, brother Chad, and son John Owen talk working together on '9-1-1: Lone Star' |url=https://ew.com/tv/rob-lowe-chad-lowe-john-owen-lowe-911-lone-star/ |url-status=live |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211854/https://ew.com/tv/rob-lowe-chad-lowe-john-owen-lowe-911-lone-star/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=March 17, 2022}} It was the final ordered drama developed for Fox with 20th Television as a sister division, as the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney had been completed almost two months before on March 20.{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2024/09/911-lone-star-canceled-final-season-5-1236077828/|title='9-1-1: Lone Star' To End With Season 5 On Fox|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=5 September 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=7 September 2024}}
On April 13, 2020, Fox renewed the series for a second season which premiered on January 18, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=April 13, 2020 |title='9-1-1' & Spinoff '9-1-1: Lone Star' Renewed By Fox For 2020-21 Season |url=https://deadline.com/2020/04/9-1-1-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-season-4-fox-ryan-murphy-2020-21-1202900985/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413220303/https://deadline.com/2020/04/9-1-1-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-season-4-fox-ryan-murphy-2020-21-1202900985/ |archive-date=April 13, 2020 |access-date=April 13, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Fox Sets Winter Premiere Dates; 'The Masked Dancer', 'Call Me Kat' & 'Last Man Standing' Get Post-NFL Launches |url=https://deadline.com/2020/11/fox-2021-winter-premiere-dates-the-masked-dancer-call-me-kat-last-man-standing-the-resident-9-11-lone-star-prodigal-son-1234612346 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110193659/https://deadline.com/2020/11/fox-2021-winter-premiere-dates-the-masked-dancer-call-me-kat-last-man-standing-the-resident-9-11-lone-star-prodigal-son-1234612346/ |archive-date=November 10, 2020 |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On May 17, 2021, Fox renewed the series for a third season which premiered January 3, 2022.{{Cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |last2=Petski |first2=Denise |date=May 17, 2021 |title='9-1-1' & Spinoff '9-1-1 Lone Star' Renewed By Fox For 2021-22 Season, Network Teases Crossover Episode |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/9-1-1-spinoff-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-fox-2021-22-season-1234758097/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517220253/https://deadline.com/2021/05/9-1-1-spinoff-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-fox-2021-22-season-1234758097/ |archive-date=May 17, 2021 |access-date=May 17, 2021 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Fox Midseason Premiere Dates: '9-1-1 Lone Star' Season Bow, 'Joe Millionaire' Return, New 'Monarch' & 'Cleaning Lady' & More |url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/fox-winter-premiere-dates-2022-monarch-cleaning-lady-911-lone-star-the-resident-i-can-see-your-voice-1234870045/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211855/https://deadline.com/2021/11/fox-winter-premiere-dates-2022-monarch-cleaning-lady-911-lone-star-the-resident-i-can-see-your-voice-1234870045/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On May 16, 2022, Fox renewed the series for a fourth season which premiered on January 24, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Fox Renewals: Call Me Kat, Lone Star Among 5 Pickups—What About The Resident and OG 9-1-1? |url=https://tvline.com/2022/05/16/fox-renewed-shows-2022-call-me-kat-911-lone-star-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516150620/https://tvline.com/2022/05/16/fox-renewed-shows-2022-call-me-kat-911-lone-star-list/ |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |access-date=May 16, 2022 |website=TVLine}}{{Cite web |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=January 6, 2023 |title=Resident (Series?) Finale Split Over 2 Weeks, 9-1-1: Lone Star Return Delayed as Fox Tweaks Midseason Rollout |url=https://tvline.com/2023/01/06/911-lone-star-season-4-return-delayed-fox-midseason-schedule/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211855/https://tvline.com/2023/01/06/911-lone-star-season-4-return-delayed-fox-midseason-schedule/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=January 6, 2023 |website=TVLine}} On May 1, 2023, Fox renewed the series for a fifth season.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-season-5-fox-1235351506/|title='9-1-1: Lone Star' Renewed For Season 5 By Fox |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=May 1, 2023|access-date=May 1, 2023}} On November 15, 2023, it was announced that the fifth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star was pushed to fall 2024, amid the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=November 15, 2023 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star' Season 5 Pushed To Fall As Strikes' Impact On Broadcast Continues |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/9-1-1-lone-star-season-5-premiere-date-fall-2024-strike-1235612319/ |website=Deadline Hollywood}} The fifth season then premiered on September 23, 2024, and will end on February 3, 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/fox-fall-premiere-dates-2024-1236012032/|title=Fox Fall Premiere Dates: '9-1-1: Lone Star,' 'Masked Singer,' New Dramas & Toon, Animation Domination & More|website=Deadline Hollywood|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|first2=Erik|last2=Pedersen|date=July 16, 2024|access-date=July 16, 2024}} On September 5, 2024, it was announced that the fifth season would be its final season.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/09/911-lone-star-canceled-final-season-5-1236077828/|title='9-1-1: Lone Star' To End With Season 5 On Fox|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=September 5, 2024|access-date=September 5, 2024}}
=Casting=
On May 12, 2019, it was announced that Rob Lowe had been cast in the series as lead role. On September 11, 2019, Liv Tyler was announced to star opposite of Lowe.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Liv Tyler Set As the Female Lead Of Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star' Spinoff Series |url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/liv-tyler-star-female-lead-fox-9-1-1-lone-star-spinoff-rob-lowe-1202731865/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912090321/https://deadline.com/2019/09/liv-tyler-star-female-lead-fox-9-1-1-lone-star-spinoff-rob-lowe-1202731865/ |archive-date=September 12, 2019 |access-date=September 11, 2019 |website=Deadline}} Jim Parrack joined the cast on September 18, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 18, 2019 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Jim Parrack Cast In Fox Spinoff Series |url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/9-1-1-lone-star-jim-parrack-cast-fox-spinoff-series-1202738287/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920083959/https://deadline.com/2019/09/9-1-1-lone-star-jim-parrack-cast-fox-spinoff-series-1202738287/ |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=Deadline}} Two days later, Ronen Rubinstein and Sierra McClain were announced to have joined the cast.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 20, 2019 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Ronen Rubinstein & Sierra McClain Land Leads In Fox's Spinoff Series |url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/9-1-1-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-sierra-mcclain-land-leads-in-foxs-spinoff-series-1202739517/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920165733/https://deadline.com/2019/09/9-1-1-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-sierra-mcclain-land-leads-in-foxs-spinoff-series-1202739517/ |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Deadline}} On September 23, 2019, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, and Julian Works joined the cast.{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=September 23, 2019 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star' Rounds Out Main Cast With Four Series Regulars |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/9-1-1-lone-star-rounds-out-main-cast-with-four-series-regulars-1203346404/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923221624/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/9-1-1-lone-star-rounds-out-main-cast-with-four-series-regulars-1203346404/ |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=Variety}}
On September 3, 2020, Gina Torres was cast as a series regular for the second season.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=September 3, 2020 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Gina Torres Joins Season 2 Of Fox Spinoff As New Series Regular |url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/9-1-1-lone-star-gina-torres-season-2-fox-spinoff-series-1234570073/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903184445/https://deadline.com/2020/09/9-1-1-lone-star-gina-torres-season-2-fox-spinoff-series-1234570073/ |archive-date=September 3, 2020 |access-date=September 3, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On September 22, 2020, Liv Tyler departed the show prior to the second season. Tyler had been commuting between her London home and Los Angeles to film the show. Due to potential travel difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic and not wanting to be away from her young children for long, she asked producers to let her out of her multi-year contract. The possibility of her return was left open.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 23, 2020 |title=Liv Tyler Won't Return To Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star' Due To Uncertainties Of Transatlantic Commute Amid Pandemic |url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/liv-tyler-exits-wont-return-9-1-1-lone-star-season-2-fox-uncertainty-transatlantic-commute-pandemic-family-covid-19-1234582371/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211856/https://deadline.com/2020/09/liv-tyler-exits-wont-return-9-1-1-lone-star-season-2-fox-uncertainty-transatlantic-commute-pandemic-family-covid-19-1234582371/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
Lisa Edelstein was cast in a recurring role for the second season.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 25, 2020 |title=Lisa Edelstein Joins '9-1-1: Lone Star' As Recurring, Will Return To 'The Kominsky Method' For Final Season |url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/lisa-edelstein-joins-9-1-1-lone-star-recurring-rob-lowe-the-west-wing-reunion-return-to-the-kominsky-method-third-final-season-1234585405/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925205227/https://deadline.com/2020/09/lisa-edelstein-joins-9-1-1-lone-star-recurring-rob-lowe-the-west-wing-reunion-return-to-the-kominsky-method-third-final-season-1234585405/ |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On October 8, 2020, Derek Webster joined the cast in a recurring capacity for the second season.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=October 8, 2020 |title=Derek Webster To Recur On Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star', JR Bourne On Netflix's 'On the Verge' |url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/derek-webster-cast-recur-9-1-1-lone-star-fox-jr-bourne-on-the-verge-netflix-1234593236/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101052825/https://deadline.com/2020/10/derek-webster-cast-recur-9-1-1-lone-star-fox-jr-bourne-on-the-verge-netflix-1234593236/ |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |access-date=October 8, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On May 25, 2021, Brianna Baker was promoted to series regular for the third season.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=May 25, 2021 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Ups Brianna Baker To Series Regular For Season 3 |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/9-1-1-lone-star-promoted-brianna-baker-series-regular-season-3-1234763562/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211856/https://deadline.com/2021/05/9-1-1-lone-star-promoted-brianna-baker-series-regular-season-3-1234763562/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=May 25, 2021 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On September 28, 2022, Neal McDonough, D.B. Woodside, and Amanda Schull joined the cast in recurring capacities for the fourth season.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=September 28, 2022 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Neal McDonough, D.B. Woodside & Amanda Schull Join Season 4 As Recurring |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/9-1-1-lone-star-neal-mcdonough-d-b-woodside-amanda-schull-season-4-recurring-1235129592/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928210239/https://deadline.com/2022/09/9-1-1-lone-star-neal-mcdonough-d-b-woodside-amanda-schull-season-4-recurring-1235129592/ |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
On June 7, 2024, it was reported that original cast member, Sierra McClain, would not be returning as Grace Ryder ahead of the series' fifth season, due to a cast renegotiation dispute.
=Filming=
Although set in Austin, Texas, nearly all filming of the series occurs in Los Angeles, California.{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Richard |date=July 2, 2019 |title=L.A. Stands in for the ATX in 9-1-1: Lone Star |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screens/2019-07-02/l-a-stands-in-for-the-atx-in-9-1-1-lone-star/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211857/https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screens/2019-07-02/l-a-stands-in-for-the-atx-in-9-1-1-lone-star/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=Austin Chronicle}} The lack of on-location filming in Austin has prompted criticism from the local film industry, claiming that Austin has the production infrastructure to host the series.{{Cite web |last=Gross |first=Joe |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Upcoming '9-1-1' spin-off set in Austin will film in ... California? |url=https://www.austin360.com/entertainmentlife/20190513/upcoming-9-1-1-spin-off-set-in-austin-will-film-in--california |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514065710/https://www.austin360.com/entertainmentlife/20190513/upcoming-9-1-1-spin-off-set-in-austin-will-film-in--california |archive-date=May 14, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2022 |website=Austin 360}}{{Cite web |last=Basu |first=Sayak |date=January 19, 2020 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star' Filming Details |url=https://www.thecinemaholic.com/9-1-1-lone-star-filming-details/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202211912/https://thecinemaholic.com/9-1-1-lone-star-filming-details/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=The Cinemaholic}}{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Richard |date=July 2, 2019 |title=L.A. Stands in for the ATX in 9-1-1: Lone Star |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screens/2019-07-02/l-a-stands-in-for-the-atx-in-9-1-1-lone-star/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703040858/https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screens/2019-07-02/l-a-stands-in-for-the-atx-in-9-1-1-lone-star/ |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |website=Austin Chronicle |quote=using Austin's cool factor, but not its crews.}}
The fifth season started shooting in early March 2024,{{Cite web |last=Kimathi |first=Denis |date=March 5, 2024 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star' Is Back in Business as Season 5 Begins Production |url=https://collider.com/9-1-1-lone-star-season-5-production-start/ |access-date=June 8, 2024 |website=Collider}} and wrapped in late July 2024.{{Cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |last2=Cordero |first2=Rosy |date=June 7, 2024 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star' May Be Coming To An End; Original Cast Member Exits Fox Drama Ahead Of Season 5 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/9-1-1-lone-star-ending-fox-sierra-mcclain-exits-season-5-1235961101/ |access-date=June 8, 2024 |website=Deadline}}
Reception
=Critical response=
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the series' first season has an approval rating of 77% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "If not as outlandishly fun as its predecessor, 9-1-1: Lone Star still packs an entertaining punch and is a great showcase for the handsomely self-aware Rob Lowe."{{Cite web |title=9-1-1: Lone Star: Season 1 (2020) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/9_1_1_lone_star/s01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121231602/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/9_1_1_lone_star/s01 |archive-date=January 21, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2022 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}} On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100 based on 8 critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".{{Cite web |title=9-1-1: Lone Star: Season 1 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/9-1-1-lone-star/season-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125004624/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/9-1-1-lone-star/season-1 |archive-date=January 25, 2020 |access-date=January 20, 2020 |website=Metacritic}}
Daniel D'Addario of Variety suggests that the series "started from the casting" but that it is not misconceived and is as solid as its predecessor, even if aspects of its conceit are "at times so utopian as to defy belief." He praises the "charismatic and inclusive ensemble" and hopes that the series will make use of them and not focus too much on its lead actor.{{Cite web |last=D'Addario |first=Daniel |date=January 20, 2020 |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': TV Review |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/911-lone-star-rob-lowe-1203469278/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212930/https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/911-lone-star-rob-lowe-1203469278/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 18, 2022 |website=Variety}} Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter called the series fun and thrilling, stating its succeeds as a solid franchise companion, "full of explosions, infernos and death-defying stunts, but most of it is delivered in the attempted service of a more complicated series of character studies, an admirable goal not always smoothly executed."{{Cite web |last=Fienberg |first=Daniel |date=January 19, 2020 |title='911: Lone Star': TV Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/9-1-1-lone-star-review-1270779/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212929/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/9-1-1-lone-star-review-1270779/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}} Kelly Lawler of USA Today praised the ensemble cast, and said that producers Minear and Falchuck have "clearly tapped into what worked in "9-1-1," transplanted it easily to Texas and found a way to give "Lone Star" a tone and atmosphere all its own."{{Cite web |last=Lawler |first=Kelly |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Review: Fox's '9-1-1' spinoff 'Lone Star' shines with charming Rob Lowe and a sense of fun |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/19/911-lone-star-review-rob-lowe-liv-tyler-fox/4477335002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907203416/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/19/911-lone-star-review-rob-lowe-liv-tyler-fox/4477335002/ |archive-date=September 7, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |quote=The ensemble cast has great chemistry and falls into a rhythm quickly in the first two episodes.}} Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com wrote: "There's something almost impressively brazen about the way these shows use melodrama, embracing it like old-fashioned soap opera writers."{{Cite web |last=Tallerico |first=Brian |date=January 17, 2020 |title=9-1-1 Becomes a Franchise with Lone Star Version |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/9-1-1-becomes-a-franchise-with-lone-star-version |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212929/https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/9-1-1-becomes-a-franchise-with-lone-star-version |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=RogerEbert.com}} Joel Keller of Decider said " If you loved 9-1-1, you'll love this show." Keller praised the performances of the actors and the action sequences, complimented the dialogue and the development of the characters.{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Joel |date=January 20, 2020 |title=Stream It Or Skip It: '9-1-1: Lone Star' On Fox, Where Rob Lowe And Liv Tyler Rescue People In Austin |url=https://decider.com/2020/01/20/9-1-1-lone-star-fox-stream-it-or-skip-it/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212932/https://decider.com/2020/01/20/9-1-1-lone-star-fox-stream-it-or-skip-it/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 18, 2022 |website=Decider}}
Amanda Bell of TV Guide rated Lone Star 3.5 out of 5 and stated the series manages to find its own identity without duplicating 9-1-1, called the series inclusive through the diversity of the characters, and said the series celebrates Texas's culture.{{Cite web |author=Amanda Bell |date=January 17, 2020 |title=9-1-1: Lone Star Review: Texas Looks Good on This Fun, Inclusive Spin-Off |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/911-lone-star-review-fox-rob-lowe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212932/https://www.tvguide.com/news/911-lone-star-review-fox-rob-lowe/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 18, 2022 |website=TV Guide}} Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, complimented the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating the series highlights friendship, teamwork, and community across its characters, while noting the diverse representations.{{Cite web |author=Melissa Camacho |date= |title=9-1-1 Lone Star TV Review |website=Common Sense Media |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/9-1-1-lone-star |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212939/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/9-1-1-lone-star |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=July 18, 2022 }}
Sean O'Neal of Texas Monthly criticized the show for its stereotypical portrayal of Texas, and the "baffling" choice of Austin for a conservative Texas setting.{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2020 |author=Sean O'Neal |title=Just How Texan is Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star'? |website=Texas Monthly |url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texan-fox-9-1-1-lone-star/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124211959/https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texan-fox-9-1-1-lone-star/ |archive-date=January 24, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2020 }}
=Ratings=
9-1-1: Lone Star premiered on January 2020, with a special two-night series debut on Fox, following the NFC Championship game. The series started with a 3.2 rating among adults 18-49 and 11.5 million viewers in time zone-adjusted ratings.{{Cite web |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=2020-01-21 |title=TV Ratings: '9-1-1: Lone Star' Starts Strong Behind NFC Championship Game |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tv-ratings-9-1-1-lone-star-premiere-1203473808/#! |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} The show returned for a new episode on January 2022, bringing in a 0.6 rating among adults 18-49 and 4.86 million viewers. This represented a minor decline from its previous week’s episode, which earned a 0.7 rating and 5.25 million viewers.{{Cite web |last=Rosario |first=Alexandra Del |date=2022-01-11 |title='The Bachelor' & '9-1-1: Lone Star' Top Monday; Newcomers 'The Cleaning Lady' & 'That's My Jam' Dip In Viewers |url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/monday-ratings-the-bachelor-9-1-1-lone-star-1234907486/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}{{Television season ratings
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| timeslot1 = Monday 8:00{{nbsp}}p.m.{{efn|The series premiere aired outside of its regular timeslot, on Sunday at 10:00{{nbsp}}p.m.}}
| episodes1 = 10
| start1 = {{Start date|2020|1|19}}
| startrating1 = 11.41{{Cite web |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=January 22, 2020 |title=NFC Championship and '9-1-1: Lone Star' adjust up: Sunday final ratings |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-19-2020/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122214917/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-19-2020/ |archive-date=January 22, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |website=TV by the Numbers}}
| end1 = {{End date|2020|3|9}}
| season1 = 2019–20
| rank1 = 24
| viewers1 = 9.09
| 18_49_rank1 = 13{{efn|Tied with The Good Doctor.}}
| link2 = List of 9-1-1: Lone Star episodes#Season 2 (2021)
| timeslot2 = Monday 9:00{{nbsp}}p.m.
| episodes2 = 14
| start2 = {{Start date|2021|1|18}}
| end2 = {{End date|2021|5|24}}
| season2 = 2020–21
| rank2 = 15
| viewers2 = 8.71
| 18_49_rank2 = 11{{efn|Tied with Chicago Fire and Law & Order: Organized Crime.}}
| 18_49_rating2 = 1.5{{Cite magazine |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 8, 2021 |title=2020-21 TV Ratings: Complete 7-Day Ratings for Broadcast Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2020-21-tv-ratings-every-network-show-ranked-1234964854/ |url-status=live |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609002528/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2020-21-tv-ratings-every-network-show-ranked-1234964854/ |archive-date=June 9, 2021}}
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Monday 9:00{{nbsp}}p.m. {{small|(11–18)}}
| episodes3 = 18
| start3 = {{Start date|2022|1|3}}
| end3 = {{End date|2022|5|16}}
| season3 = 2021–22
| rank3 = 20{{efn|Tied with La Brea.}}
| viewers3 = 7.43
| 18_49_rank3 = 16{{efn|Tied with Law & Order: Organized Crime, The Amazing Race, Ghosts, American Idol – Monday, The Bachelorette, FBI, Young Sheldon, Next Level Chef, The Voice and 60 Minutes.}}
| link4 = List of 9-1-1: Lone Star episodes#Season 4
| timeslot4 = Tuesday 8:00{{nbsp}}p.m.
| episodes4 = 18
| start4 = {{Start date|2023|1|24}}
| end4 = {{End date|2023|5|16}}
| season4 = 2022–23
| rank4 = 35
| viewers4 = 5.73
| 18_49_rank4 = 25{{efn|Tied with Bachelor in Paradise and Law & Order: Organized Crime.}}
| link5 = List of 9-1-1: Lone Star episodes#Season 5 (2024)
| timeslot5 = Monday 8:00{{nbsp}}p.m.
| episodes5 = 12
| start5 = {{Start date|2024|9|23}}
| end5 = {{End date|2025|2|3}}
| season5 = 2024–25
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=Accolades=
Explanatory notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.fox.com/9-1-1-lone-star/}}
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{{GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series}}
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Category:Television series created by Brad Falchuk
Category:Television series created by Ryan Murphy (producer)
Category:Television shows set in Austin, Texas