The hit series 9-1-1: Lone Star is returning for an exciting fifth season, and there are already several important updates regarding the new episodes. Launched as a spinoff of 9-1-1 in 2020, Lone Star follows Firefighter Owen Strand and his son as he relocates from New York City to Austin, Texas, and brings his sophisticated techniques to the Lone Star State. Unlike the slew of other emergency responder procedurals on the air, 9-1-1: Lone Star has a distinct flare that only show co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk could bring.

Across its time on the air so far, the series has proven to be another hit for Fox, and continues the successful partnership between Fox's various networks and the TV shows of Ryan Murphy. The fourth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star was climactic and conclusive, and it has left the door open for a reinvention of the characters in season 5. Speaking of season 5, Lone Star's fifth outing is on the way, and news has been steadily dropping about the episodes.

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Latest News

Season 5 Is The Last

After months of speculation and uncertainty, the latest news confirms that 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 will be the last. Rumors have swirled since the middle of 2024 that the Fox series would be riding off into the sunset, and now the network has finally confirmed those rumors to be true. Fox TV Network President Michael Thorn praised the procedural, saying "a huge thanks to one of the greatest creative teams in all television — Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear." No exact reason has been given, but faltering ratings are almost always the culprit.

Read Thorn's full comments here:

From the start, fans have followed the heroic and deeply moving stories of the men and women who make up Austin’s 126, so a huge thanks to one of the greatest creative teams in all television — Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear — for creating one of the most action-packed dramas anywhere. Now in our final season of the show, we’re set to give it the high-stakes send-off it deserves, complete with breathless rescues, insurmountable odds, and relatable personal struggles, thanks to our incomparable, stellar cast led by Rob Lowe and Gina Torres.

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Release Date

Lone Star Returns In September

Though the show's release window was pushed back to the fall of 2024, 9-1-1: Lone Star was confirmed back in May 2023, and its fate never really was in jeopardy. Fox has now scheduled the season premiere for Monday, September 23, at 8pm.

9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 concluded on May 16, 2023.

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Cast

Which Cast Will Return?

Though some changes are coming, most of the main cast of 9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 is expected to return for season 5. This means that Rob Lowe will be back to lead the ensemble as Owen Strand, alongside Ronen Rubenstein as his son, TK Strand. One ing actor who most likely won't return is Chad Lowe as Robert Strand because of his death in the final episode of season 4.

One confirmed exit is that of Sierra McClain, who has played the role of Grace Ryder since season 1. No reason has been given for McClain's departure, and it isn't clear how it will be handled in the show's storyline. Another major departure will shape season 5, and it has been confirmed that Jim Parrack will leave the role of Judd Ryder during the season. In storyline, Ryder is leaving the team to focus on his family, which will leave his spot on the team open for someone to get a promotion.

The presumptive cast of 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 includes:

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Story

More Explosive Emergencies Are Expected

The ending of 9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 was somewhat conclusive, but it also left the door open for new developments in season 5. The "Tarlos" wedding went off beautifully, but Carlos' quest to avenge his father's death is far from over. Similarly, Owen was tasked with executing his brother's last request, which showed growth for the wise veteran. Viewers can expect more exciting emergencies in season 5, and the newest 9-1-1: Lone Star season will also likely build on the previous character growth.

It has been revealed that Judd Ryder is set to leave the team during season 5, and that it will leave something of a power vacuum in his lieutenant role. According to recent developments from Fox, Paul and Marjan are going to compete for the promotion, and that could cause some friction within the team. It will also be difficult for Owen as he needs to pick a suitable replacement for Judd that can fulfill the needs of the position while also keeping his team intact.

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Trailer

Watch The First Teaser Below

To hype up the newest season of 9-1-1: Lone Star, a brief teaser trailer was revealed in July 2024 that s the show's return in the fall. Under narration urging fans to catch up on the past seasons, clips are shown of various major emergencies the team has faced throughout the years. Finally, the trailer concludes with Rob Lowe's Owen Strand telling his team that "This isn't the end. It's just the opening act." This quote is clearly aimed at rumors concerning 9-1-1: Lone Star's cancelation after season 5.