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9-1-1: Lone Star

9-1-1: Lone Star is an American procedural drama television series that aired on Fox from 2020 to 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

9-1-1: Lone Star is an American procedural drama television series that aired on Fox from 2020 to 2025. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, it is a spin-off of 9-1-1 and follows first responders in Austin, Texas, led by firefighter Owen Strand.

Premise

The series follows firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and dispatchers in Austin as they handle emergencies and personal challenges. Its core story centres on Owen Strand and his son T.K. as they join the team at Station 126.

Production and broadcast

9-1-1: Lone Star was created for Fox by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. It aired for five seasons from 2020 to 2025 and ended with a fifth-season finale in February 2025.

Franchise context

The series is part of the broader 9-1-1 franchise, which focuses on first responders dealing with high-stakes emergencies. It expands the franchise’s setting from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas.

Reception and cast

The series stars Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, with Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, and Brian Michael Smith among the principal cast. It was positioned as an ensemble drama with action and character-driven storylines.

Key facts

  • The series centres on the personal and professional lives of Austin first responders and 911 dispatchers.
  • It follows Owen Strand, a former New York City firefighter who relocates to Austin to help rebuild Station 126.
  • The show is a spin-off of the Fox series 9-1-1.
  • Fox ordered the series in May 2019, and it premiered in January 2020.
  • The series concluded after five seasons in February 2025.
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Canadian context

The series was broadcast in Canada and was known in Quebec as 911 Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9-1-1: Lone Star about?
It follows Austin first responders, including firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and dispatchers, as they manage emergencies and personal problems.
Is 9-1-1: Lone Star a spin-off?
Yes. It is a spin-off of the Fox series 9-1-1.
Who created 9-1-1: Lone Star?
The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear.
When did 9-1-1: Lone Star first air?
It premiered on January 19, 2020.
When did the series end?
It ended on February 3, 2025, after five seasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1:_Lone_Star
    Supports: Series premise, creators, Fox run dates, spin-off status, and focus on Owen Strand and Austin firefighters.
  2. TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/9-1-1-lone-star/allseasons/official
    Supports: Premise involving Owen Strand, his son T.K., and the Austin firehouse setting.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-1a5a4925-15ae-41f5-b4d5-c1318df30732
    Supports: Series description, 2020–2024/5-season listing, creators, and main cast.
  4. Fandom — https://www.fandom.com
    Supports: General franchise context and character/setting information.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise relationship between 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star, plus series end date.
  6. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1:_Lone_Star
    Supports: Canadian broadcast note and Quebec French title 911 Texas.