Station 19 is saying goodbye: The upcoming seventh season of the ABC firefighter drama will be its last, TVLine has confirmed. (Our sister site Deadline first reported the news.) The early decision will “allow producers to craft a proper ending” for the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff.
“For seven seasons, Station 19 has been a highlight of the ABC lineup thanks to Shonda and Betsy’s incredible vision, beloved characters and compelling storytelling,” Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich said in a statement. “With Zoanne and Peter at the helm of the upcoming farewell season, we have so much to look forward to, most notably the celebration of the show’s milestone 100th episode.”
Debuting in 2018, Station 19 still has six of its original cast members: Jaina Lee Ortiz (Andy Herrera), Jason George (Ben Warren), Grey Damon (Jack Gibson), Barrett Doss (Vic Hughes), Jay Hayden (Travis Montgomery) and Danielle Savre (Maya Bishop). The current cast also includes Boris Kodjoe (Robert Sullivan), Stefania Spampinato (Dr. Carina DeLuca) and Carlos Miranda (Theo Ruiz). It was renewed for Season 7 in April, with Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige taking over as co-showrunners from previous boss Krista Vernoff. As noted above, the drama will air its 100th episode during the 10-episode Season 7, which debuts Thursday, Mar. 14 at 10/9c.
Last season, Station 19 averaged 5.2 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating, down 15 and 22 percent from its Season 5 numbers. Out of the 10 dramas that ABC aired last season, it ranked fifth in total audience but tied The Rookie for No. 2 in the demo (trailing only Grey’s Anatomy).
Will you miss Station 19? Hit the comments to share your thoughts on the cancellation.
WTH? I love this show. This sucks.
Naw man! This is booty! They should end it next season with a full, proper 22 season of episodes! Not 12 episodes!
I’m going to miss this show! The content was pretty meaty
It’s actually 10 episodes. :(
I mean Private Practice was the same. It’s final season was only 13 episodes
The dual strikes shortened this season, as with other scripted shows. “Private Practice” ended in 2013 so its shorter final season was likely intentional.
Hmmm, what gives? Did the strike hurt it? I would have thought that ABC would like to stay in business with Shondaland? Station 19 could have lasted a few more seasons creatively I thought. Or is there another Greys spinoff in development? Or are they making room for more Ryan Murphy projects going forward? Or is this just Disney trying to save money and get out of debt that they’re currently in. So many questions.
They are paying down their debt by 4-5% each year, they are in fine financial shape earning $28 Billion a year in net income. They own both shows Station 19 and 9-1-1 which FOX cancelled and ABC Picked up. If they were trying to save money they would just stick a game show or reality show in its place, instead they are replacing it with another costly scripted show 9-1-1. Sholdaland went to Netflix her focus is there.
I agree
Making room for Ryan Murphy, he’s Dana Walden’s bestie and she has ordered the majority of ABC’s line up to be axed. There’s more on the way, my gut says within the next 16 months, Ryan will have six series on the ABC schedule, all campy and broadband over the top. This is the danger of giving your friends full reign over making shows for your network. Also, ABC & Shondaland hate each other. Greys is still on because it makes millions for the company but Station 19 is expensive and has really bad writing. The writing has been on the wall for a while.
Shonda famously hates Disney. She hasn’t been involved in the ABC shows since 2017/18. Station 19 is not her personal creation, just her production company.
No, she doesn’t. Don’t know where you got that from.
Considering the ratings, that’s surprising. Will miss it, it has been better than Grey’s the last few seasons.
Seriously? The writing on station 19 is stilted and the cases of the week are usually cringe. This is a bad series, I’m shocked people watch but I think it also proves that Americans don’t want or watch smart tv shows anymore, we’re in such a bland state of broadcast tv these days, I miss smart shows that cater to all kinds of audiences. Shows today feel like they cater to uneducated viewers sad to say.
Yay! No more stupid crossovers so I dont have to watch a show I don’t like. Sorry for those who did like it though.
you have never had to watch station 19. what an awful comment.
They intertwined stories for at least 2 seasons. De Luca was stabbed on Station 19.
Funnily enough that’s how I feel about Grey’s when Station 19 had crossovers, I’d just skim through for anything pertinent to the Station 19 characters :)
Je suis horriblement déçu par la nouvelle !!!!
Je refuse que la saison 7 soit la dernière, il y’a tellement de chose à raconter encore avec énormément de possibilité mais visiblement ABC ou Disney préfère annuler des bonnes séries que plutôt les garder malgré la baisse d’audience. Extrêmement déçu d’eux !!!! 😡😡
Not sure what Jordan is saying, but assuming from the emojis, NOT happy.
Jordan said:
“I am terribly disappointed by the news!!!!
I refuse to accept that season 7 is the last, there’s so much more to tell with plenty of possibilities, but obviously ABC or Disney prefers to cancel good series rather than keep them despite the drop in audience. Extremely disappointed with them!!!! 😡😡”
Paul – Thank you
Oh no!! Devastating news!! Why??? I loved the characters, story line, and looked forward to seeing every week. Probably will be replaced with some stupid, liberal, unbelievable comedy that will flutter for one year. SMDH🤬
Melissa, now I know you never watched station 19, it’s one of the most liberal shows on the air! Lol you funny girl!
Geez, enough already! I’m losing four shows (so far )after this season.
Sheldon, Blue Bloods, Station 19 and Bob/Abishola.
I agree. I’m losing station 19, blue bloods which I’m a true blue fan. I enjoyed Tom Selleck decades ago and will enjoy reruns on ion. I liked Grey anatomy , but the story line during covid was boring 💤.
Tom Selleck still has my attention. Why end such great shows.
Will miss the show. Love the characters
I can’t believe it’s not going to continue! This is one of the best they have left! Severely disappointed in this decision! I don’t watch reality TV & only certain game shows, so I have my favorites & Station 19 is one of the very few that are left worth watching! How sad!
I love this show and all of the cast will definitely miss it on Thursday nights what a poor decision by ABC
Okay, that is very surprising to me. I am just as invested in Station 19 as I was in Grey’s Anatomy. They worked so well together. I wonder why they are ending it? Hard to get good TV as is, and taking what I consider a good show off the air is mind boggling. Sounds like it was the creative team making this decision and not the network itself
Station 19 has never been as popular or as solid a performer as Grey’s was in its early days. The show has suffered for years and struggled to find its place.
The fandom is also heavily divided, with several fans swooning over a lesbian pairing, even going so far as to say that the people who portray those roles should be together in real life. Now, many of them are jumping ship after it was revealed that one half of the duo (who is openly attracted to anyone, regardless of gender) is dating one of the male stars of Greys. The writing and stylings have been inconsistent, the characterization weak, and the show has failed to properly solidify its’ lead as worthy of her status.
Can Grey’s Anatomy end its run next? The show isn’t the same without Ellen Pompeo as a series regular!
Then just stop watching lol. Why are you wishing for a show to end just cause you don’t like it
I think Grey’s is shooting for 20 seasons before ending, TBH.
I gave up on Grey’s in like season 8. I can’t believe it’s still on.
Yes I will miss it
I’ve honestly never heard of this program. The only show I watch on ABC is General Hospital. Doesn’t say much for programming.
I gather you don’t watch TV in the evening so no wonder you’ve never heard of this program.
Surprised only because it seems pretty popular but not surprised because it’s really not that good 🤷 I was really only watching out of habit.
So are Ben and Carina gonna come back to Grey’s? That might be a reason for me to start watching Grey’s again
Not a shocker. It always seems weaker than it should have been. Could have happened way before, but the strength of Grey’s, kept it going. The crossovers were very annoying.
Story wise station 19 has been the stronger show for a good 5 years.
Figures. I “found” it during the strike and binge watched it. I love it!
I am crushed! I love this show. 😢
This doesn’t surprise me since they moved 9-1-1 from Fox to ABC. I was wondering how they would justify having two Fire Station shows.
There can be more than 1. They have Chicago Fire. They have too many police shows. A couple of fire shows with completely different concepts won’t hurt
Chicago Fire is on NBC, though.
The show has never been my favorite but this makes no sense given the strike shortened season! Same with CBS and Young Sheldon. Both deserved full 22 episode send offs!
Omg, I am so saddened. I can’t believe that this will be the last season. It is one of my favorite shows. I love everyone on it. I just can’t believe it. All the good shows leave.😞😞😞
One of my favorite too!
Not Shocked but I am shocked Greys wasn’t cancelled as well.
Grey’s is ABCs top show and the biggest show in the US on streaming right now in what world would it be canceled?
I absolutely love this show. Andy, Maya, Sullivan… dang I’m sad about this one.
THE SHOW SHOULD NOT BE CANCELED. IT IS SO GOOD. IT HAS AMAZING VIEWS. WHAT???!!?!
One of my most favorite shows on TV — so, so sad to see it leave. Why do all the good shows have to be taken off? I love the story lines and absolutely love all the characters! Please leave it on!!!