9-1-1
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9-1-1

"In space no one can hear you call."

8.2
Yr 2018
Status Returning Series
Drama Crime Action & Adventure
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.

Status

Latest

  • ABC sets fall premiere date for 9-1-1 — July 27, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for 9-1-1 was polarized upon its debut, with reviewers split over its blend of intense emergencies and hyper-dramatic storytelling. Nearly all critics agreed that the show's biggest asset was its top-tier ensemble cast, highlighting stars like Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, and Connie Britton as solid, grounded anchors who could elevate even the most routine procedural mechanics.

More skeptical reviewers felt let down by the scripts, describing the dialogue as hackneyed and the plotting as overly reliant on outlandish, borderline-absurd crises. Outlets like The Guardian and TVLine argued that the series was either too wooden or too over-the-top, suggesting that its talented cast deserved far more substantial material.

On the other hand, several critics embraced the show's unapologetic excess. Outlets like Vulture and Entertainment Weekly praised its fast-paced adrenaline rush, noting that its wild scenarios and high tension made for an entertaining, highly watchable broadcast spectacle that worked best when leaning into its own absurdity.

“This is adrenaline-rush TV. It’s instantly compelling, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, and a pretty solid way to start 2018.”

“Despite a terrific cast trying its best, 9-1-1 relies too heavily on ludicrous twists and hackneyed dialogue to earn a second viewing.”

“No matter what elements of 9-1-1 run the risk of disappointing you, the three leads are sturdy pillars, and with Hinds, Choi and Dunbar, you have the sort of top-tier supporting players who could probably anchor their own shows.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Philo
US
Crave
CA
YouTube TV
US
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fuboTV
US
Disney Plus
UK • CA
USA Network
US
Hulu
US
WeTV
US
Spectrum On Demand
US
Why fans love it

The aesthetic of 9-1-1 leans into pure, relentless momentum. Set across Los Angeles, the series pushes its police officers, paramedics, and firefighters through a gauntlet of emergencies that range from localized disasters to threats of terrorism. It treats every shift like an escalation, maintaining a frantic pace that rarely slows for a breather.

The drama functions as a contrast between massive public crises and quiet, private frustrations. Angela Bassett anchors the procedural chaos, portraying a character trying to maintain professional composure while navigating a volatile personal life. It avoids the polished calm often associated with the genre, leaning instead into the angry reality of people working in constant high-pressure environments, even occasionally finding space for references to the outside world, including Barack Obama. Grounding the absurdity of the plot in the messy lives of its staff keeps the show from feeling purely mechanical.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 10
Longest run 143 eps
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
as Athena Grant
143 episodes
Peter Krause
Peter Krause
as Bobby Nash
124 episodes
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt
as Maddie Buckley
133 episodes
Oliver Stark
Oliver Stark
as Evan 'Buck' Buckley
143 episodes
Aisha Hinds
Aisha Hinds
as Henrietta 'Hen' Wilson
143 episodes
Kenneth Choi
Kenneth Choi
as Howard 'Chimney' Han
143 episodes
Connie Britton
Connie Britton
as Abby Clark
12 episodes
Ryan Guzman
Ryan Guzman
as Eddie Diaz
143 episodes
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Rockmond Dunbar as Michael Grant 68 episodes Corinne Massiah as May Grant 116 episodes Marcanthonee Reis as Harry Grant 74 episodes Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz 94 episodes John Harlan Kim as Albert Han 23 episodes Elijah M. Cooper as Harry Grant 26 episodes Dante Brown as Darius 4 episodes Glenn Plummer as Dennis Jenkins 4 episodes Ronda Rousey as Lena Bosko 5 episodes Eddie McGee as Frank 5 episodes Gavin Stenhouse as Father Brian 6 episodes Mariette Hartley as Patricia Clark 7 episodes Connor Trinneer as Jessie 5 episodes Jonathan Grebe as John 9 episodes Tiffany Dupont as Ali Martin 4 episodes Beverly Todd as Beatrice Carter 6 episodes Henry G. Sanders as Samuel Carter 5 episodes Brian Thompson as Capt. Vincent Gerrard 13 episodes Brian Hallisay as Doug Kendall 7 episodes Abby Brammell as Eva Mathis 6 episodes Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Tommy Kinard 15 episodes Romy Rosemont as Lola Peterson 5 episodes Daniel Roebuck as Norman Peterson 5 episodes Danny Nucci as Detective Rick Romero 10 episodes Freda Foh Shen as Anne Lee 5 episodes Sasha Roiz as Lou Ransone 6 episodes Michelle Bernard as Carol Branford 14 episodes Ashwin Gore as Jamal Momed 17 episodes Rick Chambers as Dwight Meyerson 13 episodes Alex Loynaz as Terry Flores 13 episodes Ross Gallo as Officer Vargas 8 episodes Andi Chapman as Diedra 9 episodes Tracie Thoms as Karen Wilson 66 episodes Cocoa Brown as Carla Price 18 episodes Devin Kelley as Shannon Diaz 10 episodes La Monde Byrd as David Hale 11 episodes Marsha Warfield as Antonia 'Toni' Wilson 10 episodes Ana Mercedes as Isabel Diaz 10 episodes Terri Hoyos as Josephina 'Pepa' 10 episodes Chris Wu as Officer Williams 20 episodes Margot Catherine Terry as Nia 8 episodes Paula Marshall as Helena Diaz 7 episodes Debra Christofferson as Sue Blevins 37 episodes Bryan Safi as Josh Russo 62 episodes Megan West as Taylor Kelly 20 episodes Gabrielle Walsh as Ana Flores 10 episodes Declan Pratt as Denny Wilson 44 episodes Claudia Christian as Capt. Elaine Maynard 19 episodes Chiquita Fuller as Linda Bates 37 episodes Anirudh Pisharody as Ravi Panikkar 51 episodes Arielle Kebbel as Lucy Donato 10 episodes Noah Bean as Jeffrey Hudson 5 episodes Bryce Durfee as Jonah Greenway 5 episodes Colin McCalla as Connor 6 episodes Chelsea Kane as Kameron 5 episodes George DelHoyo as Ramon Diaz 6 episodes Edy Ganem as Marisol 7 episodes Dee Wallace as Margaret Buckley 7 episodes Gregory Harrison as Phillip Buckley 7 episodes Gilli Messer as Julie Rosen 5 episodes Bailey Leung as Jee-Yun Buckley Han #1 26 episodes Hailey Leung as Jee-Yun Buckley Han #2 18 episodes Aline Elasmar as Dr. Valerie Salazar 6 episodes Sarah Adela Tirado as Nurse Camila 5 episodes Richard Brooks as Chief Simpson 9 episodes Askyler Bell as Mara Wilson 13 episodes Callum Blue as Brad Torrance 6 episodes
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Keywords

california police los angeles, california police officer firefighter emergency procedural frantic first responders emergency services amused
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 03, 2018
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
2,851