Fox Still Seeks a Successful Procedural as It Officially Replaces 9-1-1 in 2027

Why Fox Let 9-1-1 Go

The first-responder drama debuted in 2018, with Angela Bassett and Peter Krause among its cast and Ryan Murphy behind the series. It quickly became a hit, known for action and rescue stories.

By 2023, Fox was facing production costs of about $9 million per episode, along with a licensing fee for Disney’s 20th Television, which owns the show’s rights. Fox ended its run, and the series shifted to ABC.

Spin-Off Lost Its Audience

Fox launched 9-1-1: Lone Star in 2020, starring Rob Lowe and Gina Torres and set in Austin, Texas. The spin-off appeared to lose viewers after the original moved to ABC in 2023.

Its cancellation was announced in 2024, and the finale aired in February 2025. The story links the show’s decline to the loss of the two series airing on the same network.

Rescue HI-Surf Tried Hawaii

Fox’s next attempt was Rescue HI-Surf, a first-responder procedural set in Hawaii. It premiered in fall 2024. The story says critics and viewers criticized the series, but its final sentence is incomplete. It does not name another replacement or explain what Fox plans to air in 2027.

Headline And Details Differ

The headline states that Fox officially replaces 9-1-1 in 2027. The story’s body does not confirm the year or say which series will take its place. Instead, it says Fox may have found a proper replacement, while providing no identifying details about that show.