Station 19 season 1 explained

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The first season of the American television action-drama Station 19, spin off of Grey's Anatomy, began airing in the United States on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on March 22, 2018, and concluded on May 17, 2018. The season was produced by ABC Studios, in association with Shondaland Production Company. The show was created by Stacy McKee who acted as showrunner for the first season. On May 11, 2018, ABC renewed the series for a second season.[1]

Station 19 centers around the professional and personal lives of the firefighters of the fictional Station 19 of the Seattle Fire Department.

Episodes

See main article: List of Station 19 episodes.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Notable guests

Production

Development

On May 16, 2017, ABC chief Channing Dungey announced at ABC's upfront presentation that the network had given a straight-to-series order for a second Grey's Anatomy spin-off. Stacy McKee, a long-term Grey's writer and executive producer, would serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers also serving as executive producers. The series, which would be set in a Seattle firehouse, would follow the lives of a group of firefighters.[5] The order consisted of 10 episodes.[6] When announcing the series, Dungey said, "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 spinoff."[7] Patrick Moran, president at ABC Studios, added that "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 spinoff."[8] In July 2017, Paris Barclay signed on to the series as producing director and executive producer.[9] 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.[10] Later that month, ABC announced that the series would be titled Station 19.[11]

An episode of Grey's Anatomy, originally planned to air in fall 2017 but instead aired in March 2018, served as a backdoor pilot for the series.[12] 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 just juxtapose his two worlds and see his reaction as he transitions from one world to the next".

Casting

On July 26, 2017, Jaina Lee Ortiz was cast as the female lead, Andrea "Andy" Herrera.[13] In September 2017, it was announced that Jason George, who has 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.[14] [15] They were shortly followed by Miguel Sandoval as Captain Pruitt Herrera,[16] and Alberto Frezza as police officer, Ryan Tanner.[17]

In March 2018, it was reported that Brett Tucker would play a character named Ripley.[18] Also, Marla Gibbs was cast, and her character would have a multi-episode arc.[19] It was also reported that Brenda Song would have appear in multiple episodes.[20] Chandra Wilson would also appear as her Grey's Anatomy character, Dr. Miranda Bailey.[21] [22]

Release

The first season began airing on March 22, 2018 with special two-hour premiere at 9:00 PM ET on ABC, following parent series Grey's Anatomy, with the remaining episodes airing in the Thursdays at 9:00 PM timeslot.[23]

Reception

Ratings

The season was ABC's eleventh most-watched scripted television series during the 2017–2018 television season in the 18-49 demographic.[24] Throughout its broadcast, in same-day viewership, the season averaged a 1.05 rating in the 18–49 demographic and 5.27 million viewers.[25] In Live+7 the season averaged a 1.8 rating in the 18–49 demographic and 7.87 million viewers.[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Station 19' Renewed For Season 2 By ABC. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. May 11, 2018. May 21, 2018. May 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180523093143/http://deadline.com/2018/05/station-19-renewed-season-2-abc-1202379875/. live.
  2. Web site: (#104) "Reignited". The Futon Critic. May 19, 2023. August 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230830041639/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180319abc12/. live.
  3. Web site: (#101/102) "Stuck/Invisible To Me". The Futon Critic. May 19, 2023. August 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230830041640/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180305abc09/. live.
  4. Web site: (#106) "Stronger Together". The Futon Critic. May 19, 2023. August 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230830041640/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180402abc11/. live.
  5. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Lands Straight to Series Order From ABC. Littleton. Cynthia. Variety. May 16, 2017. May 17, 2017. May 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517162858/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/greys-anatomy-spinoff-abc-series-order-1202428886/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Firefighter Spinoff: Here's the Complete Cast (and Who They're Playing) . Goldberg . Lesley . . October 12, 2017 . January 4, 2018 . December 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201205092245/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-firefighter-spinoff-all-details-far-1047178 . live .
  7. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff About Firefighters From Shondaland Gets ABC Series Order. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. May 16, 2017. January 4, 2018. December 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224205529/http://deadline.com/2017/05/greys-anatomy-spinoff-firefighters-shondaland-abc-series-order-1202094236/. live.
  8. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy': How the Firefighter Spinoff Came Together. Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. June 9, 2017. January 5, 2018. January 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118084928/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-how-firefighter-spinoff-came-together-1011736. live.
  9. Web site: TVLine Items: Designated Survivor Eyes a Spy, Grey's Spinoff News and More. Jade. Saura. TVLine. July 17, 2017. January 5, 2018. January 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106173158/http://tvline.com/2017/07/17/designated-survivor-season-2-ben-lawson-mi6-agent/. live.
  10. Web site: Ellen Pompeo On New 'Grey's Anatomy' Deal, The Show's End Game & Legacy And Her Post-'Grey's' Future – Q&A. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. January 17, 2018. January 18, 2018. January 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117210456/https://deadline.com/2018/01/ellen-pompeo-new-greys-anatomy-deal-qa-1202242904/. live.
  11. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Title Announced. Turchiano. Danielle. Variety. January 25, 2018. January 26, 2018. January 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180125231427/http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/greys-anatomy-spinoff-title-announced-1202676905/. live.
  12. Grey's Anatomy heats up in firefighter-set spin-off — first look. Abrams. Natalie. Entertainment Weekly. December 7, 2017. January 4, 2018.
  13. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: Jaina Lee Ortiz To Star In New Shondaland Series On ABC. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. July 26, 2017. January 4, 2018. January 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118004112/http://deadline.com/2017/07/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jaina-lee-ortiz-cast-the-lead-abc-1202136085/. live.
  14. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss Cast In Shondaland Series. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. October 6, 2017. January 4, 2018. October 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171020022210/http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-okieriete-onaodowan-danielle-savre-barrett-doss-cast-shondaland-series-1202183494/. live.
  15. Web site: Grey's Anatomy Spinoff: Grey Damon, The Catch Star Among Five New Hires. Ausiello. Michael. Michael Ausiello. TVLine. October 6, 2017. January 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007020309/https://tvline.com/2017/10/06/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-cast-abc-firefighters/. October 7, 2017.
  16. Web site: Grey's Spinoff: Miguel Sandoval Joins Firefighter Drama as Captain. Ausiello. Michael. Michael Ausiello. TVLine. October 11, 2017. January 4, 2018. October 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070045/http://tvline.com/2017/10/11/greys-anatomy-spinoff-miguel-sandoval-cast-captain-pruitt/. dead.
  17. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff': Alberto Frezza To Co-Star In Shondaland Series For ABC. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. October 25, 2017. January 4, 2018. January 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103014327/http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-alberto-frezza-cast-shondaland-series-abc-1202194701/. live.
  18. 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. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303105852/http://deadline.com/2018/03/station-19-brett-tucker-recur-abc-greys-anatomy-spinoff-1202308609/. live.
  19. 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. March 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310204411/http://deadline.com/2018/03/marla-gibbs-station-19-casting-abc-greys-anatomy-spinoff-1202312230/. live.
  20. Station 19 adds Brenda Song for multi-episode arc. Abrams. Natalie. Entertainment Weekly. March 9, 2018. March 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327192831/https://ew.com/tv/2018/03/09/station-19-brenda-song/. dead. March 27, 2022.
  21. Web site: Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson Was Never in Fear for Bailey's Survival: "I Live Too Much in Denial. Nilles. Billy. E! Online. February 2, 2018. May 19, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520040229/https://www.eonline.com/news/911295/grey-s-anatomy-s-chandra-wilson-was-never-in-fear-for-bailey-s-survival-i-live-too-much-in-denial. live.
  22. Web site: Grey's Anatomy: Chandra Wilson Breaks Down Bailey's Major Health Scare. Hatchett. Keisha. TV Guide. February 1, 2018. May 19, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520040228/https://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-chandra-wilson-season-14-episode-12/. live.
  23. Web site: ABC Slates Midseason Premiere Dates For 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff, 'For the People' & More, Sets 'American Idol' Air Pattern . Andreeva . Nellie . . January 8, 2018 . May 19, 2023 . June 29, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629081628/https://deadline.com/2018/01/abc-midseason-premiere-dates-greys-anatomy-spinoff-deception-for-the-people-american-idol-air-pattern-1202238242/ . live .
  24. Web site: These Are the 100 Most-Watched TV Shows of the 2017-18 Season: Winners and Losers. Schneider. Michael. May 25, 2018. IndieWire. May 20, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230520070926/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/most-watched-tv-shows-2017-2018-season-roseanne-this-is-us-walking-dead-1201968306/. live.
  25. Web site: ABC 2017-18 Season Ratings (updated 9/24/18). September 24, 2018. May 20, 2023. TV Series Finale. August 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230830041641/https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-2017-18-season-ratings/. live.

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