9-1-1 (2018)

Kernel Score: 91% · 2,735 ratings

Genres: Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure

First aired: 2018-01-03

Seasons: 9 · 142 episodes

Is 9-1-1 worth watching?

Worth watching. A wildly over-the-top rescue drama where every call-out is more absurd than the last. It's not realistic, but the cast is charming and the emergencies are entertaining to watch.

Watch it if you

  • enjoy emergency-responder dramas
  • like soapy ensemble shows
  • want fun, easy television

Skip it if you

  • want realism
  • dislike melodrama and far-fetched disasters

Best for: Easy weeknight watching

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch 9-1-1

  • Stream: Hulu, Fubo, Philo, YouTube TV, USA Network, WeTV
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

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.

9-1-1 parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that 9-1-1 depicts intense, sometimes graphic emergency rescue situations involving injury and peril.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent depictions of accidents, fires, and medical emergencies that can be graphic or frightening.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like 9-1-1

If you liked 9-1-1, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) — 91%: The spin-off with the same rescue formula in Texas.
  • Station 19 (2018) — 89%: Firefighters' lives and rescues mixed with soapy drama.
  • Chicago Fire (2012) — 90%: Firefighters and paramedics facing danger and personal drama.
  • Fire Country (2022) — 88%: Emergency rescue drama with family tension.
  • S.W.A.T. (2017) — 89%: Fast-paced police action with a team dynamic.
  • The Rookie (2018) — 92%: Likeable first-responder drama with humour and heart.

Cast

  • Angela Bassett as Athena Grant
  • Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley
  • Oliver Stark as Evan 'Buck' Buckley
  • Aisha Hinds as Henrietta 'Hen' Wilson
  • Kenneth Choi as Howard 'Chimney' Han
  • Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz
  • Corinne Massiah as May Grant
  • Elijah M. Cooper as Harry Grant

9-1-1 FAQ

Is 9-1-1 worth watching?

Worth watching. A wildly over-the-top rescue drama where every call-out is more absurd than the last. It's not realistic, but the cast is charming and the emergencies are entertaining to watch.

Where can I watch 9-1-1?

In the US you can stream 9-1-1 on Hulu, Fubo, Philo, YouTube TV, USA Network and WeTV and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is 9-1-1 OK for kids?

9-1-1 is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that 9-1-1 depicts intense, sometimes graphic emergency rescue situations involving injury and peril.

What shows are like 9-1-1?

If you liked 9-1-1, try 9-1-1: Lone Star, Station 19, Chicago Fire and Fire Country.