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9-1-1: Nashville S1E11 — Don Begins
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9-1-1: Nashville•Season 1•Episode 11

Don Begins

7.9/10 · 365 votesFeb 26, 202643 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

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Flashbacks reveal how a devastating house fire reshaped Don's life, along with how he later met Dixie and Blythe. Meanwhile, the 113 responds to a cyclist pinned against a tree after being hit by a car.

Directed byChad Lowe
Written byJamie Kessler
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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

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Roxie Alba

Hailey Kilgore

Hailey Kilgore

Taylor Thompson

Hunter McVey

Hunter McVey

Blue Bennings

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Jamie Kessler

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Chad Lowe

Chad Lowe

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Episode Summary

"Don Begins" is episode 11 of 9-1-1: Nashville season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 365 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Chad Lowe and written by Jamie Kessler, it aired on February 26, 2026.

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