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9-1-1

9-1-1 is an American procedural drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

9-1-1 is an American procedural drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. It follows Los Angeles first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and dispatchers, as they handle emergency calls and personal challenges. The series premiered on Fox in 2018 and moved to ABC beginning with its seventh season.

Premise

9-1-1 follows emergency responders in Los Angeles, especially members of Station 118, as they confront high-stakes incidents and manage difficult personal lives.

Production and broadcast history

9-1-1 premiered on Fox on January 3, 2018. It aired on Fox for its first six seasons and moved to ABC beginning with season seven. The series is produced by Reamworks, Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, Ryan Murphy Television, and 20th Television.

Cast and characters

The series features an ensemble cast led by Angela Bassett and includes Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Corinne Massiah, Elijah M. Cooper, and Gavin McHugh.

Franchise context

9-1-1 is the first series in the 9-1-1 franchise, which also includes spinoffs such as 9-1-1: Lone Star and 9-1-1: Nashville.

Key facts

  • The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles first responders.
  • It was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear.
  • The show premiered on Fox on January 3, 2018.
  • It moved from Fox to ABC starting with season seven.
  • The series is part of the broader 9-1-1 franchise.
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Canadian context

The series has been available to Canadian viewers through broadcast and streaming platforms, and Canadian English-language coverage often refers to it simply as 9-1-1.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9-1-1 about?
It follows Los Angeles first responders as they deal with emergencies and balance demanding personal lives.
Who created 9-1-1?
The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear.
When did 9-1-1 premiere?
It premiered on January 3, 2018.
Which networks have aired 9-1-1?
The series aired on Fox for its first six seasons and has aired on ABC since season seven.
Is 9-1-1 part of a franchise?
Yes. It is the first installment in the 9-1-1 franchise.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premise, creators, premiere date, network change, cast, franchise status
  2. ABC — https://abc.com/show/42bb0821-68c2-4543-8d0f-51ca8e7dbcf4
    Supports: Series description and premise
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-b3519825-4053-4065-b3a6-e93125fb7d54
    Supports: Series premise, creators, release years, genre, cast
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise context and spinoffs
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_9-1-1_episodes
    Supports: Premiere date and production details