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9-1-1: Nashville S1E1 — Pilot

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9-1-1: Nashville•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

6.0/10 · 867 votesOct 9, 202543 min

Ranked #18 of 18 in Season 1•−1.2 vs season avg

When a powerful tornado tears through Nashville and endangers a country music festival, Captain Don Hart leads fire station 113 on a harrowing rescue mission. Meanwhile, the Hart family contends with the fallout when a long-held secret is revealed.

Directed byBradley Buecker

Written byRyan Murphy, Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani

Next episodeE2 · Hell and High Water

Seasons2

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Cast8

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

Captain Don Hart

Jessica Capshaw

Jessica Capshaw

Blythe Hart

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Cammie Raleigh

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

Dixie Bennings

Michael Provost

Michael Provost

Ryan Hart

Juani Feliz

Juani Feliz

Roxie Alba

Hailey Kilgore

Hailey Kilgore

Taylor Thompson

Hunter McVey

Hunter McVey

Blue Bennings

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Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy

Writer

Tim Minear

Tim Minear

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Rashad Raisani

Rashad Raisani

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Bradley Buecker

Bradley Buecker

Director

Amanda Krieg Thomas

Amanda Krieg Thomas

Music Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of 9-1-1: Nashville season 1. It scored 6.0/10 from 867 votes, ranking #18 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani, it aired on October 9, 2025.

Next: E2 · Hell and High Water Best of Season 1