Will the beloved drama series return for another season in 2023 or not? Here is everything we know so far about Station 19 Season 7.
Nowadays, it’s quite rare for a television series to cross the sixth-season renewal mark, as they tend to get scrapped early on without completing the overall story arc. Fortunately, much to the viewer’s delight, this has not been the case for the much-loved action-drama television series, simply titled “Station 19,” which is created by Stacy McKee for ABC, as it is a second spin-off series of the one and only historical television show, Grey’s Anatomy!
The series has had an impressive impact on primetime viewers, as the interest among the fans in knowing what the next chapter of firefighters of the Seattle Fire Department at Station 19 is going to be like hasn’t died down, and expectations have skyrocketed ever since the sixth season ended with a massive cliffhanger, due to which the creators will try to make the show more compelling than before!
After all, years of being on air, the gripping storylines, complex characters, and emotional twists have become synonymous with the show, and the viewers are now left wondering when they will once again be immersed in the intense world of a group of heroic Seattle firefighters who risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock! So, if you are wondering the same, then we at Web News Observer have compiled all the latest information about the potential release date.
Continue reading to find out more about Station 19 Season 7!
Station 19 Season 7 Release Date: When is it likely to return on ABC?
After the much-anticipated news about the show officially being renewed for a seventh season back on April 2023, for the 2023–24 broadcast season broke the internet, the fandom was quite excited to see the new chapter of the firefighters from the Seattle Fire Department at Station 19 from the captain down the ranks to the newest recruit in their personal and professional lives. But sadly, this news was quite short-lived, as the season’s scheduled premiere for the fall of 2023 has been put on hold!
You might be aware of the ongoing strikes, which include the WGA strike along with the SAG-AFTRA strike, which started weeks ago and doesn’t seem to end anytime soon, causing many production houses to halt their work temporarily with reports circulating that the writing for the upcoming season has not started, which is quite unfortunate when we consider the fact that filming usually begins by the summer season if the network is aiming for its fall release later this year.
As a direct result of this situation, it looks like the eagerly awaited new season of the series, which has become one of the highest-rated and most-watched shows on the ABC network since its inception thanks to its association with Grey’s Anatomy, will not be available to stream anytime soon, especially in 2023, making the fandom wait for longer than they anticipated! The network has also confirmed and decided to postpone the release date for the majority of their scripted shows until next year!
The report confirms that ABC has shifted the entirety of the fall schedule until next year, as the network will now include all the unscripted shows for the remaining months of 2023 in order to cover up the empty slots for the fall broadcast season due to the lack of active writers and actors that are taking part in the ongoing strikes causing delays in writing and production, which might last for quite some weeks, hence causing the premature release of an official revised schedule, which will be ideal for an early 2024 release window.
Our best prediction is that the series might make its comeback sometime in the first quarter of 2024, which is January, February, and March. Only if the production commences by the end of this year, it is also speculated to air at the same time slot every Thursday at 8:00 pm on ABC and later be available to stream on Hulu on a weekly basis without causing any unwanted changes in the primetime schedule.
Until then, we’ll just have to wait, as more details will be confirmed later.
Last but not least, we strongly advise our loyal readers to follow the ABC Network on social media in order to be informed about all the most recent information as it becomes available in the upcoming weeks. To stay up to date on the situation of the strikes, you should also pay attention to the official declarations made by credible sources in the press releases which will be issued in the near future.
More episodes of #Station19 are coming in hot with Season 7. ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/oE9cLIleSR
— Station 19 (@Station19) April 20, 2023
Station 19 Season 7 Plot: What to expect?
Not much has been revealed about the plot of the next season, as it is way too early for the network to reveal such crucial plotlines, which can lead to early spoilers. But we are certain that the series’ new chapter will expand on its basic premise, which follows, “In Seattle, all firefighters are also trained EMTs and the crew at Station 19 is second to none. Working in 24-hour shifts, these professionals spend so much time together that they build relationships, unlike any others.”
In addition to this, the new co-showrunner, Peter Paige, stated, “I’m beyond honored to be handed the reins to Station 19 – a show I love, full of incredible, complex characters, and resonant, important stories. To get to partner with a talent like Zoanne as showrunner truly makes it all the more exciting – we share a similar vision for the show, and we’ve got some incredible twists and turns planned for the coming season.”
This highlights that the next season will surely be as action-packed as the prior seasons, which is one of the main things the fans desire to see moving forward!
“I feel incredibly honored to be entrusted with this dynamic and relevant show alongside Peter,” Clack said. “The diversity of the cast, writers, and crew in addition to their enormous talent and dedication to their craft makes this a thrilling adventure to undertake. We are excited about the stories we get to tell using this worldwide platform and both understand the responsibility of being able to share them as we reach millions of homes weekly. Many thanks to Krista and Shondaland for this opportunity and their faith in us.”
*Spoiler Alert*
As we know that most of the specifics of the seventh season have been kept under wraps. But it is without a doubt clear that the next season will continue from the sixth season’s finale episode, “Glamorous Life,” which showcased the team attending the Firefighters Ball, where Warren will receive his Medal of Valor. After some encouragement from Miranda, Warren accepts the award in honor of those who could not be saved. Dixon is there because his wife oversees the ball. Gibson notices a pregnant waitress named Nanette.
Later, we learn that Ross privately tells Herrera that she will be named captain. The news leaks out, and Hughes wants to celebrate, which upsets Ruiz. Ruiz and Hughes argue about their relationship. Later, Gibson catches Ruiz kissing Kate Powell. When smoke comes out of a wall, Ross has Herrera take command to find the source. She extinguishes the fire in the basement but notices that the floor above is about to collapse.
She tries to warn the guests, but people, including Ross, Dixon, and Nanette, fall into the hole. Bishop and DeLuca find Nanette and perform an emergency delivery of her baby. Sullivan finds and revives Ross, and they make up. Montgomery finds Dixon, but he succumbs to his injuries and dies. The situation gets under control when, suddenly, Gibson collapses. In the meantime, also take a look at the official promo of the final episode to get an idea about the plot which has transpired so far:
Station 19 Season 7 Cast: Who will reprise their roles?
The main cast members who are expected to return include Jaina Lee Ortiz as Lt. Andy Herrera, Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Lt. Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre as Lt. Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato as Dr. Carina DeLuca, Carlos Miranda as Lt. Theo Ruiz, Josh Randall as Captain Sean Beckett, Merle Dandridge as Chief Natasha Ross, and Pat Healy as Michael Dixon.
Recently, It was reported that Krista Vernoff has officially stepped down from Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy. “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be entrusted to run Grey’s Anatomy for the past six years and Station 19 for the last four,” Vernoff said in a statement to Deadline. “The passion of the dedicated fandoms and the impact that these shows have on hearts and minds cannot be overstated. The amount of talent in these two extraordinary casts and these two brilliant writer’s rooms is beyond measure — and these crews work magic week after week.”
Moreover, the Hollywood Reporter also confirmed that the new season would include two new showrunners: Zoanne Clack and Peter Paige. On the other hand, there can be some new additions and removals from the cast, which will be disclosed later. Lastly, the drama is produced by ABC Studios. Stacy McKee serves as showrunner and executive producer, along with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Paris Barclay serves as the producing director and executive producer of the series.
moment of appreciation for sully being a sweetie ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ygIhkeHafy
— Station 19 (@Station19) July 14, 2023
Station 19 Season 7 Episodes: Where to stream?
Even though the exact number of episodes for Station 19 Season 7 has yet to be announced, the new co-showrunner Zoanne Clack has confirmed that the season will be shortened as a direct result of the ongoing strikes, which is a bit disappointing, but probably the best move for the show to at least release new episodes rather than being on a prolonged production schedule to film the standard episode count, which will cause further delays in the series release.
We’d also like to point out that the titles and synopsis have not been released. These details will be revealed once the release date draws closer to avoid any early spoilers of the seventh season’s plotlines.
Additionally, we highly urge viewers to catch up with the prior seasons to get an idea of how the story will unfold in the future. All the prior seasons of Station 19 are currently available to stream on ABC, FuboTV, or Hulu Plus, depending on the viewer’s location, with preferred membership plans that the users can choose from. The viewers can also stream all the prior seasons by renting or purchasing them on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu based on the user’s location.
My life goal is to make sure no one ever forgets this scene. Stream #Station19 on Hulu now! pic.twitter.com/kSsQQkTjPb
— Station 19 (@Station19) July 5, 2023
Station 19 Season 7: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station in the show based on?
The station in Station 19 is based on Seattle’s Station 20, located in its Queen Anne neighborhood.
When was the series renewed for its seventh season?
The series was officially renewed for season seven on April 20, 2023. With McKee, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Paris Barclay serving as executive producers on the series. It is produced by Shondaland and ABC Signature, with McKee serving as showrunner for its first two seasons, later replaced by Krista Vernoff in season three.
Outside the USA, where can you stream Station 19 Season 7?
For international viewers, CTV acquired broadcast rights in Canada. Sky Living acquired the rights to air the series in the UK and Ireland. With the show later moving to Disney+, full seasons are available in Canada following their release on the CTV network. Indian viewers can stream the show on Prime Video India with various membership plans.
Is there any teaser or trailer for the seventh season?
We would like to highlight that the network hasn’t released any new promotional stuff for the seventh season as the release date hasn’t been disclosed due to the ongoing strikes, leaving a lot of time for marketing to begin once the season commences production.
We’ll have to wait for it for some time. Until then, fans can check out the sixth season trailer to recap all the events that transpired, as it shows, “A group of heroic Seattle firefighters risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock.”
While you wait for more updates on Station 19 Season 7, catch up with the previous seasons, which are now available to stream on ABC.