9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 came and went, and boy, did it deliver the TV wedding of the year.
After fans waited to see if TK Strand (Ronen Rubinstein) and Carlos Reyes (Rafael Silva) would tie the knot, viewers witnessed "Tarlos" (the fictional couple's relationship name) become husband and husband. While the events leading up to the nuptials involved Carlos learning tragic information about his father's death, he eventually pulled it together to marry the love of his life.
What's more, the pair celebrated their happiness with family and friends, including Tommy Vega (Gina Torres) — who switched out of her uniform to serenade TK and Carlos with a rendition of "Being Alive" from the musical Company.
So, will fans get to see the aftermath of the wedding? Thankfully, yes, as Fox renewed the procedural drama for season 5 earlier this year. But it comes with a major caveat, and it may change the way viewers see the 9-1-1 franchise as a whole. Keep on reading, because here's everything to know about 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5, including cast, release date, spoilers and more news.
Is there a 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5?
In early May, fans were ecstatic to hear that 9-1-1: Lone Star would return for season 5, with its predecessor 9-1-1 making a shocking move to ABC for season 7. The show's social team announced the news on Instagram, uploading stills from various moments throughout season 4.
"Good news, besties!!!" read the caption. "#911LoneStar is coming back for season 5!!"
Shortly after the news broke, actor Ronen Rubinstein posted a selfie video sharing his gratitude for everyone continuously supporting him and the series.
"SEASON 5 🔥," he wrote on Instagram. "WE DID IT 🔥 WE F------ DID IT 🔥 CONGRATULATIONS SQUAD 🔥 THANK YOU #BESTFANSINTHEWORLD 🔥 I LOVE Y’ALL 🔥."
Ronen wasn't the only one bursting with excitement over the season 5 renewal. Gina Torres posted a screenshot of the Deadline announcement on Instagram, showcasing her elation with her followers.
"In case you haven’t heard…YEAH BABY YEAH!!!! 🥂💃🏽💃🏽," she wrote on May 2. "Game on Season 5!! ❤️."
What's more, Rafael Silva also gave his two cents on the next installment with his own Instagram post. Sharing behind-the-scenes photos from his time on set, he expressed how excited he is to work on a new season.
"Extremely grateful to be part of this family. extremely grateful to be here," he wrote on May 2. "Extremely grateful to be able to do this again. happy season 5! Thank you God for these blessings."
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As for when 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 will premiere, Variety announced that new episodes are not expected to air until fall 2024. According to the outlet, Fox plans on using the highly-rated drama as a way to launch two new series for the network: Doc and Rescue: Hi-Surf. What's more, given how the show's schedule got moved around, the publication revealed that 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 will be cut from 18 episodes in season 4 to 12 new installments.
While fans know 9-1-1: Lone Star traditionally aired new seasons in the wintertime, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes against the AMPTP caused the show to pause production until both unions struck deals with the studios.
Who will be in the cast of 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5?
According to a report from TVInsider, here's who is likely returning for 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5:
- Rob Lowe as Owen Strand
- Gina Torres as Tommy Vega
- Ronen Rubinstein as Tyler Kennedy "TK" Strand
- Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder
- Jim Parrack as Judson "Judd" Ryder
- Natacha Karam as Marjan Marwani
- Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland
- Rafael Silva as Carlos Reyes
- Julian Works as Mateo Chavez
- Brianna Baker as Nancy Gillian
- Kelsey Yates as Izzy Vega
- Skylar Yates as Evie Vega
Will 9-1-1: Lone Star ever crossover with 9-1-1 on ABC?
Fans of 9-1-1: Lone Star may know that its predecessor 9-1-1 is moving to ABC from Fox for season 7. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network initially canceled 9-1-1 in order to lower its costs for the production of new shows.
The outlet noted that the franchise is currently owned by Disney's 20th Television, and Fox paid more than $9 million in licensing fees per episode of 9-1-1. As a result, they chose to axe it and instead renewed 9-1-1: Lone Star, which only costs between $6 million and $7 million per episode.
While higher-ups at Fox say it's "extremely unlikely" for 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star to have crossover episodes, Rob Lowe has high hopes that it will happen. What's more, he thinks this could lead to more shows in the franchise.
“Oh I think we will,” he told Variety in June. “There’s a world where 9-1-1 Lone Star and 9-1-1 are on at the same time on different networks. I don’t think they would cannibalize it. But I mean, anything’s possible."
Rob added: "I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t a third 9-1-1. Why not? 9-1-1: Sin City. I’m just spitballing. I don’t have any insight. I just know what I’d be doing if I ran the world.”
Where can I watch and stream 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5?
When new episodes of 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 begin airing, you can tune into Fox to catch up with the 126. If you don't have a TV or aren't near one to watch it live, you can also stream it on the Fox website or on the Fox app. Just make sure you have your login info accessible, as it may prompt you to enter it before viewing.
Additionally, there are streaming services that allow viewers to watch the show in real-time, like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV.
If you prefer to watch 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5 on your own time, Hulu will have the latest episodes available the next day. The streaming platform offers plans that start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. If you are a student, you also get a significant discount by subscribing for $1.99 per month. Once you have an account set up, click on the show's title page on the site or on the Hulu app.
