Station 19 Explained

Creator:Stacy McKee
Showrunner:
Narrated:Jaina Lee Ortiz
Composer:Photek
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:7
Num Episodes:105
List Episodes:List of Station 19 episodes
Location:Los Angeles, California
Runtime:42–43 minutes
Network:ABC
Related:Grey's Anatomy

Station 19 is an American action-drama television series created by Stacy McKee that premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on March 22, 2018. It is the second spin-off of Grey's Anatomy (after Private Practice). Set in Seattle, the series focuses on the lives of the men and women at Seattle Fire Station 19. The main cast includes Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon, Barrett Doss, Alberto Frezza, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, Miguel Sandoval, Boris Kodjoe, Stefania Spampinato, Carlos Miranda, Josh Randall, Merle Dandridge, and Pat Healy.

McKee, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Paris Barclay serve as executive producers on the series. It is produced by Shondaland, with McKee serving as the showrunner for its first 2 seasons. She was later replaced by Krista Vernoff, who has been the showrunner since Season 3.

In May 2017, the spin-off received a series order from ABC. Ortiz was cast in July 2017, and the rest of the cast was finalized by October 2017. Filming for the series primarily takes place in Los Angeles. In January 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season, which premiered on October 6, 2022.[1] [2] In April 2023, the series was renewed for a seventh season.[3] In December 2023, it was announced that the seventh season would be its final season.[4] The seventh and final season premiered on March 14, 2024.[5] Station 19 concluded on May 30, 2024, after seven seasons and 105 episodes. Fans have since launched a campaign to save the show, including a petition to #SaveStation19, which has garnered over 94,000 signatures.

Premise

The series follows a group of firefighters from the Seattle Fire Department at fictional Station 19, focusing on their personal and professional lives. From the captain down the ranks to the newest recruit, the show explores the challenges they face both in the line of duty and in their relationships outside of work.

Cast and characters

Main

= Main cast (credited)

= Recurring cast (3+)

= Guest cast (1-2)

CharacterPortrayed bySeasons
1234567
Andrea "Andy" HerreraJaina Lee Ortizcolspan="7"
Dr. Benjamin "Ben" WarrenJason Georgecolspan="7"
Jack GibsonGrey Damoncolspan="7"
Victoria "Vic" HughesBarrett Dosscolspan="7"
Ryan TannerAlberto Frezzacolspan="4"
Travis MontgomeryJay Haydencolspan="7"
Dean MillerOkieriete Onaodowancolspan="1"
Maya BishopDanielle Savrecolspan="7"
Pruitt HerreraMiguel Sandovalcolspan="3"
Robert SullivanBoris Kodjoecolspan="6"
Dr. Carina DeLuca Stefania Spampinatocolspan="4"
Theo RuizCarlos Mirandacolspan="3"
Sean BeckettJosh Randallcolspan="2"
Natasha RossMerle Dandridgecolspan="2"
Michael DixonPat Healy
Cast notes:

Recurring

Notable guests

Grey's Anatomy

Episodes

See main article: List of Station 19 episodes.

Production

Development

On May 16, 2017, American Broadcasting Company chief Channing Dungey announced at ABC's upfront presentation that the network had given a straight-to-series order for a second television series. Stacy McKee, a long-time Grey's Anatomy writer and executive producer, would serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers also serving as executive producers. The series, set in a Seattle Firehousee station, would follow the lives of a group of firefighters.[22] The order consisted of 10 episodes. When announcing the series, Dungey stated, "No one can interweave the jeopardy firefighters face in the line of duty with the drama in their personal lives quite like Shonda, and Grey's signature Seattle setting is the perfect backdrop for this exciting spin-off."[23] Patrick Moran, president at ABC Studios, added, "We talked [with Shonda] about the elements of Grey's Anatomy that seem to resonate with the audience—emotional storytelling, deep human connection, a high-stakes environment, and strong and empowered women—and those elements will carry over to the spin-off."[24]

In July 2017, Paris Barclay signed on to the series as producing director and executive producer.[25] In January 2018, it was announced that Ellen Pompeo had renewed her contract to portray Meredith Grey through Season 16 of Grey's, in addition to becoming a producer on the show and a co-executive producer on the spin-off.[26] Later that month, ABC announced that the series would be titled Station 19.[27]

An episode of Grey's Anatomy, originally planned to air in fall 2017 but instead airing in March 2018, served as a backdoor pilot for the series.[28] The backdoor pilot episode featured the introduction of the lead character of the spin-off, Andy Herrera, "as a story within the episode" and "showcase a really lovely story for Ben, where we get to juxtapose his two worlds and see his reaction as he transitions from one world to the next."

On May 11, 2018, ABC renewed the series for a second season.[29] The second season premiered on October 4, 2018.[30] On October 19, 2018, it was announced that ABC had ordered a full season for the second season.[31] On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on January 23, 2020, with Krista Vernoff as showrunner.[32] [33] On March 11, 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on November 12, 2020.[34] [35] On May 10, 2021, ABC renewed the series for a fifth season, which premiered on September 30, 2021.[36] [37] On January 11, 2022, ABC renewed the series for a sixth season, which premiered on October 6, 2022. On April 20, 2023, ABC renewed the series for a seventh season, with Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige serving as the new showrunners and executive producers. The seventh season premiered on March 14, 2024. On December 8, 2023, it was announced that the seventh season would be its final season.

Casting

On July 26, 2017, Jaina Lee Ortiz was cast as the female lead, Andrea "Andy" Herrera.[38] In September 2017, it was announced that Jason George, who had played Dr. Ben Warren since Season 6 of Grey's Anatomy, would be leaving the series to join the spin-off as a series regular. On October 6, 2017, Grey Damon was cast as Lieutenant Jack Gibson, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan as Dean Miller, Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop, and Barrett Doss as Victoria "Vic" Hughes.[39] [40] They were shortly followed by Miguel Sandoval as Captain Pruitt Herrera, and Alberto Frezza as police officer Ryan Tanner.[41] [42]

For Season 2, Boris Kodjoe was cast in a recurring role as Robert Sullivan in July 2018, and was later promoted to a series regular. Frezza made his final appearance in Season 3.[43] Also, Stefania Spampinato began appearing as Dr. Carina DeLuca, and Pat Healy began appearing as Michael Dixon. In July 2020, Spampinato was promoted to series regular. Sandoval made his final appearance in Season 4.[44] Carlos Miranda began appearing as Theo Ruiz in the fourth season and became a series regular in Season 5. Onaodowan left partway through the fifth season after requesting to depart.[45] In the same season, Josh Randall and Merle Dandridge began recurring as Sean Beckett and Natasha Ross, respectively, and both actors, along with Healy, became series regulars in Season 6.

Filming

Filming for Season 1 began on October 18, 2017, and concluded on April 2, 2018.[46] Filming for the series primarily takes place in Los Angeles, with additional filming in Seattle. The fire station in Station 19 is based on Seattle Fire Station 20, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle.[47]

Release

Broadcast

In the United States, Station 19 began airing on March 22, 2018, in the Thursday 9:00 PM ET timeslot on ABC, following the parent series Grey's Anatomy.[48] Starting with Season 3, Station 19 moved to the Thursday 8:00 PM ET timeslot. After the COVID-19 pandemic truncated production of Grey's Anatomy, Station 19 was temporarily moved to Thursdays at 9:00 PM for the final four episodes of the season.[49] Station 19 resumed its 8:00 PM ET timeslot at the beginning of Season 4.[50]

Outside the United States, CTV acquired the broadcast rights for Canada.[51] Sky Living acquired the rights to air the series in the UK and Ireland. The show later moved to Disney+, where full seasons are available in Canada following their release on the CTV network.[52]

Marketing

In early December 2017, Entertainment Weekly released first look images of the series.

Reception

Critical response

For Season 1, the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 65% approval rating, with an average rating of 6/10 based on 17 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Fans will bask in the familiar glow from Station 19, though anyone who doesn't already indulge in the soapy delights of Shondaland may not feel the spark."[53] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 55 out of 100 based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[54]

Accolades

! Year! Award! Category! Recipient(s)s! Result!
2018Imagen AwardsBest Primetime Program – DramaStation 19[55]
2019Media Access AwardsSAG-AFTRA Harold Russell AwardNyle DiMarco[56]
Il Festival Nazionale del Doppiaggio Voci nell'OmbraBest Supporting VoiceEugenio Nicola Marinelli [57]
Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young ActressEmma Rosales [58]
2021ReFrame StampIMDbPro Top 200 Scripted TV RecipientsStation 19[59]
2022Autostraddle TV AwardsFan Favorite LGBTQ+ Character[60]
Fan Favorite Couple
2024GLAAD Media AwardsOutstanding Drama Series[61]
Tell-Tale TV AwardsFavorite Network Drama Series[62]
Favorite Performer in a Network Drama SeriesDanielle Savre
Stefania Spampinato

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . January 11, 2022 . 'Station 19' Renewed For Season 6, Joins 'Grey's Anatomy' On ABC's 2022-23 Schedule . January 11, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  2. Web site: Rice . Lynette . June 16, 2022 . ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates; Tom McCarthy's New Drama 'Alaska Daily' To Follow 'Grey's Anatomy' . June 16, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. Web site: Mason . Charlie . April 20, 2023 . Station 19 Renewed for Season 7 — Plus, New Showrunners Named . April 20, 2023 . TVLine.
  4. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . December 8, 2023 . Station 19 To End With Season 7 On ABC . December 8, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Web site: Mitovich . Matt Webb . November 16, 2023 . ABC Announces Post-Strike Return Dates for Grey's Anatomy, 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, The Rookie and 10 Others . November 16, 2023 . TVLine.
  6. Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . July 19, 2018 . 'Station 19' Taps Boris Kodjoe for Season 2 . July 19, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. Web site: Ramos . Dino-Ray . October 9, 2018 . Boris Kodjoe Upped To Series Regular On 'Station 19' . October 9, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Grey's Anatomy' Promotes Richard Flood & Anthony Hill To Series Regulars, 'Station 19' Ups Stefania Spampinato. Deadline Hollywood. July 30, 2020. July 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: 'Shelter': Lisa Vidal, Cam Gigandet, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Carlos Miranda & Sasha Merci To Star In Heist Pic. Wiseman. Andreas. July 2, 2021. July 3, 2021. Miranda will join the cast of ABC’s Station 19 as a series regular in the coming season. Deadline Hollywood.
  10. Web site: Mason . Charlie . 2022-08-02 . Station 19 Makes Series Regulars of 3 Actors Ahead of Season 6 Premiere . 2022-11-06 . TVLine . en-US.
  11. Web site: 'Station 19': Marla Gibbs Set For Multi-Episode Arc On ABC's 'Grey's Spinoff. Patrick. Hipes. Deadline Hollywood. March 6, 2018. March 12, 2018.
  12. Web site: 'Station 19': Brett Tucker Set To Recur On ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. March 2, 2018. March 2, 2018.
  13. Station 19 adds Brenda Song for multi-episode arc. Abrams. Natalie. Entertainment Weekly. March 9, 2018. March 9, 2018. June 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143836/http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/09/station-19-brenda-song/. dead.
  14. Web site: Station 19: Dermot Mulroney to Appear in Season 2 as [Spoiler]'s Father]. Iannucci. Rebecca. TVLine. September 4, 2018. April 29, 2023. April 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430055957/https://tvline.com/2018/09/04/station-19-dermot-mulroney-season-2-cast-abc/. dead.
  15. Web site: 'Station 19': Birgundi Baker to Recur On ABC Firefighter Drama Series. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. March 25, 2019. March 25, 2019.
  16. Web site: 'Station 19': Kelly Thiebaud Returning To ABC Drama As Eva Vasquez For Season 6. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. August 17, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  17. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Station 19': Robert Curtis Brown To Recur On ABC Firefighter Drama. December 9, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. December 9, 2020.
  18. Web site: 'Station 19' Scores Nyle DiMarco and Patrick Duffy for Season 2 Finale. Entertainment Tonight. April 25, 2019 . en-US. May 17, 2019.
  19. Web site: 'Station 19' First Look: Jonathan Bennett Debuts as Travis' Late Husband Michael (Exclusive). Entertainment Tonight. Philiana. Ng. February 27, 2020. April 30, 2023.
  20. Web site: 'Station 19': Khalilah Joi To Recur On ABC Firefighter Drama In Key Season 4 Plotline – First Look Photos. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. March 17, 2021. March 17, 2021.
  21. Web site: (#101/102) "Stuck/Invisible To Me" . . March 5, 2017.
  22. Web site: Littleton . Cynthia . May 16, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Lands Straight to Series Order From ABC . May 17, 2017 . Variety.
  23. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . May 16, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff About Firefighters From Shondaland Gets ABC Series Order . January 4, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  24. Web site: Goldberg . Lesley . June 9, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy': How the Firefighter Spinoff Came Together . January 5, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  25. Web site: Jade . Saura . July 17, 2017 . TVLine Items: Designated Survivor Eyes a Spy, Grey's Spinoff News and More . January 5, 2018 . TVLine.
  26. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . January 17, 2018 . Ellen Pompeo On New 'Grey's Anatomy' Deal, The Show's End Game & Legacy And Her Post-'Grey's' Future – Q&A . January 18, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  27. Web site: Turchiano . Danielle . January 25, 2018 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Title Announced . January 26, 2018 . Variety.
  28. Abrams . Natalie . December 7, 2017 . Grey's Anatomy heats up in firefighter-set spin-off — first look . January 4, 2018 . Entertainment Weekly.
  29. Web site: Petski . Denise . May 11, 2018 . 'Station 19' Renewed For Season 2 By ABC . May 21, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  30. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . July 24, 2018 . ABC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Conners' & The Rookie Arrive In October . July 26, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  31. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 19, 2018 . 'Station 19' Gets Full-Season Order At ABC . October 19, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  32. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . May 10, 2019 . 'Station 19' Renewed For Season 3 By ABC With 'Grey's Anatomy's Krista Vernoff As Showrunner . May 10, 2019 . Deadline Hollywood.
  33. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . November 21, 2019 . Krista Vernoff On How 'Grey's Anatomy' Fall Finale Tees Off Season 3 Of 'Station 19', Sexier 'Grey's' At 9 PM, "Messier" 'Station 19' & "More Unified Storytelling" . November 21, 2019 . Deadline Hollywood.
  34. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . March 11, 2020 . 'Station 19' Renewed For Season 4 By ABC . March 11, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  35. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . September 17, 2020 . ABC Sets Fall Drama Premiere Dates; 'For Life' Replaces Canceled 'Stumptown' On Schedule, 'The Rookie' Pushed . September 17, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  36. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . May 10, 2021 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Renewed For Season 18 With Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson & James Pickens Jr. Set To Return; 'Station 19' Picked Up For Season 5 By ABC . May 10, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  37. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . July 15, 2021 . ABC Fall Premiere Dates: New 'Wonder Years' & 'Queens' Join 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Good Doctor', 'Bachelorette', 'Goldbergs' & More . July 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  38. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . July 26, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: Jaina Lee Ortiz To Star In New Shondaland Series On ABC . January 4, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  39. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 6, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss Cast In Shondaland Series . January 4, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  40. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . October 6, 2017 . Grey's Anatomy Spinoff: Grey Damon, The Catch Star Among Five New Hires . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171102014639/http://tvline.com/2017/10/06/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-cast-abc-firefighters/ . November 2, 2017 . January 4, 2018 . TVLine.
  41. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . October 11, 2017 . Grey's Spinoff: Miguel Sandoval Joins Firefighter Drama as Captain . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070045/http://tvline.com/2017/10/11/greys-anatomy-spinoff-miguel-sandoval-cast-captain-pruitt/ . October 16, 2017 . January 4, 2018 . TVLine.
  42. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 25, 2017 . 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff': Alberto Frezza To Co-Star In Shondaland Series For ABC . January 4, 2018 . Deadline Hollywood.
  43. Cordero . Rosy . February 6, 2020 . Station 19 boss Krista Vernoff explains why [SPOILER] had to die ]. May 13, 2023 . Entertainment Weekly.
  44. Web site: (#402) "Wild World" . May 13, 2023 . The Futon Critic.
  45. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . November 11, 2021 . 'Station 19' Original Cast Member Exits As Firefighter Drama Reveals Who Dies In Latest 'Grey's' Crossover . April 30, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  46. Romano . Nick . October 20, 2017 . Grey's Anatomy firefighter spin-off star shares first set video . January 4, 2018 . Entertainment Weekly.
  47. Web site: Owen . Rob . March 14, 2018 . Set in Seattle, but mostly filmed in L.A.? How 'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff 'Station 19' does it . April 3, 2018 . The Seattle Times.
  48. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . January 8, 2017 . ABC Slates Midseason Premiere Dates For 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff, 'For the People' & More, Sets 'American Idol' Air Pattern . January 8, 2017 . Deadline Hollywood.
  49. Web site: Gelman . Vlada . April 9, 2020 . TVLine Items: Station 19's New Time, GH Vet Joins Superman & Lois and More . April 30, 2023 . TVLine.
  50. Web site: Otterson . Joe . June 17, 2020 . ABC Fall 2020 Schedule: Network Counts on Scripted Shows Returning, 'Bachelorette' Moves Up . April 30, 2023 . Variety.
  51. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . May 30, 2017 . CTV Picks Up 'Young Sheldon,' Marvel's 'Inhumans' and 'The Gifted' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170531004231/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ctv-picks-up-young-sheldon-marvels-inhumans-gifted-1008438 . May 31, 2017 . May 31, 2017 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  52. Web site: September 8, 2022 . 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Station 19' & '9-1-1' Move from Sky to Disney+ in the UK .
  53. Web site: Station 19: Season 1 (2018) . February 14, 2022 . Rotten Tomatoes.
  54. Web site: Station 19: Season 1 . February 14, 2022 . Metacritic.
  55. Web site: Bitran . Tara . August 26, 2018 . 'Coco' Takes Top Honors at Imagen Awards, Film's Star Talks Sequel Possibilities . August 26, 2018 . Variety.
  56. Web site: Sun . Rebecca . 2019-11-05 . Media Access Awards to Honor 'The Good Doctor,' 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' and Nyle DiMarco (Exclusive) . 2022-07-21 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  57. Web site: Vincitori 2019 . 2022-07-21 . Voci nell'Ombra . it-IT.
  58. Web site: Nominees 2019 - Young Artist Academy . 2022-07-21 . youngartistacademy.org.
  59. Web site: Behzadi . Sofia . 2022-07-19 . 'Euphoria', 'Abbott Elementary' & Apple Among ReFrame Stamp Recipients For Gender-Balanced Hiring; Numbers Down From 2020-2021 . 2022-07-27 . Deadline . en-US.
  60. Web site: Team . The TV . 2022-09-07 . Presenting the Winners of the 2022 Autostraddle TV Awards! . 2023-02-08 . Autostraddle . en-US.
  61. Web site: Franken . Matt Webb Mitovich,Claire . 2024-05-12 . GLAAD Media Awards 2024: Heartstopper and The Last of Us Among Second Wave of Winners — View Full List . 2024-10-01 . TVLine . en-US.
  62. Web site: TV . Tell-Tale . 2024-06-17 . The 2024 Tell-Tale TV Awards: Results! ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Station 19,’ and ‘Good Omens’ Among Winners . 2024-10-01 . telltaletv.com . en-US.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Station 19".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.