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Station 19

Station 19, an American action drama and Grey's Anatomy spin-off, premiered on ABC in 2018. Set in Seattle, the show centers on the professional and personal lives of the firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19. The ensemble cast, including Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, and others, portrays the challenges and triumphs of these first responders as they navigate dangerous situations and complex relationships.

May 2017: Series Order from ABC

In May 2017, ABC ordered the Station 19 spin-off series.

May 16, 2017: Straight-to-Series Order

On May 16, 2017, ABC chief Channing Dungey announced that the network had given a straight-to-series order for Station 19. Stacy McKee would serve as showrunner, with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers as executive producers.

July 2017: Ortiz Casting

In July 2017, Ortiz was cast in Station 19.

July 2017: Barclay Joins Production Team

In July 2017, Paris Barclay signed on to Station 19 as producing director and executive producer.

July 26, 2017: Jaina Lee Ortiz Cast as Lead

On July 26, 2017, Jaina Lee Ortiz was cast as the female lead, Andrea "Andy" Herrera, in Station 19.

September 2017: Jason George Joins Spin-Off

In September 2017, Jason George left Grey's Anatomy to join Station 19 as a series regular.

October 6, 2017: Additional Cast Members Announced

On October 6, 2017, Grey Damon, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, and Barrett Doss were cast in Station 19. Shortly after, Miguel Sandoval and Alberto Frezza joined the cast.

October 2017: Cast Finalization

By October 2017, the cast of Station 19 was finalized.

October 18, 2017: Filming for Season 1 Begins

Filming for Season 1 of Station 19 began on October 18, 2017.

December 2017: First Look Images Released

In early December 2017, Entertainment Weekly released first look images of the Station 19 series.

2017: Backdoor Pilot Episode

In 2017, an episode of Grey's Anatomy was planned to serve as a backdoor pilot for Station 19.

January 2018: Pompeo's Contract Renewal and Co-Executive Producer Role

In January 2018, Ellen Pompeo renewed her contract to portray Meredith Grey and became a co-executive producer on the Station 19 spin-off. That same month, ABC announced the series title as Station 19.

March 2018: Backdoor Pilot Airs

In March 2018, a Grey's Anatomy episode served as a backdoor pilot for Station 19, introducing Andy Herrera and showcasing Ben's transition.

March 22, 2018: Station 19 Series Premiere

On March 22, 2018, Station 19, an American action and procedural drama television series created by Stacy McKee, premiered on ABC. The series, a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, is set in Seattle and follows the lives of the men and women at Seattle Fire Station 19.

April 2, 2018: Filming for Season 1 Concludes

Filming for Season 1 of Station 19 concluded on April 2, 2018.

May 11, 2018: Renewal for Season 2

On May 11, 2018, ABC renewed Station 19 for a second season.

July 2018: Boris Kodjoe Cast in Recurring Role

In July 2018, Boris Kodjoe was cast in a recurring role as Robert Sullivan in Station 19.

October 4, 2018: Season 2 Premiere

On October 4, 2018, the second season of Station 19 premiered.

October 19, 2018: Full Season Order for Season 2

On October 19, 2018, ABC ordered a full season for the second season of Station 19.

May 10, 2019: Renewal for Season 3

On May 10, 2019, Station 19 was renewed for a third season.

January 23, 2020: Season 3 Premiere

On January 23, 2020, the third season of Station 19 premiered, with Krista Vernoff as showrunner.

March 11, 2020: Renewal for Season 4

On March 11, 2020, Station 19 was renewed for a fourth season.

July 2020: Stefania Spampinato Promoted to Series Regular

In July 2020, Stefania Spampinato was promoted to a series regular on Station 19.

November 12, 2020: Season 4 Premiere

On November 12, 2020, the fourth season of Station 19 premiered.

May 10, 2021: Renewal for Season 5

On May 10, 2021, ABC renewed Station 19 for a fifth season.

September 30, 2021: Season 5 Premiere

On September 30, 2021, the fifth season of Station 19 premiered.

January 11, 2022: Renewal for Season 6

On January 11, 2022, ABC renewed Station 19 for a sixth season.

January 2022: Renewal for Season 6

In January 2022, Station 19 was renewed for a sixth season.

October 6, 2022: Season 6 Premiere

On October 6, 2022, the sixth season of Station 19 premiered.

April 2023: Renewal for Season 7

In April 2023, Station 19 was renewed for a seventh season.

April 20, 2023: Renewal for Season 7 with New Showrunners

On April 20, 2023, ABC renewed Station 19 for a seventh season, with Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige as new showrunners.

December 8, 2023: Announcement of Final Season

On December 8, 2023, it was announced that the seventh season of Station 19 would be its final season.

December 2023: Final Season Announcement

In December 2023, it was announced that the seventh season of Station 19 would be its final season.

March 14, 2024: Final Season Premiere

On March 14, 2024, the seventh and final season of Station 19 premiered.

May 30, 2024: Series Conclusion and Fan Campaign

On May 30, 2024, Station 19 concluded after seven seasons and 105 episodes. Fans launched a campaign to save the show.

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