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NBC expands freshman drama Line of Fire to 18 episodes

Outlets agree that NBC expanded the first-year drama Line of Fire to an 18-episode season.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 22, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • NBC extended the freshman drama Line of Fire with five additional episodes.12
  • The back-episode order brings the total count for the season to 18 episodes.13

NBC expanded the first-year drama series Line of Fire by ordering five additional episodes.12

This back-order brings the total length of the season to 18 episodes.23

The action thriller series airs on Monday nights.13

Where sources agree

  • NBC ordered 5 additional episodes3 of 3
  • Total season order is 18 episodes3 of 3
  • Line of Fire is a freshman drama series3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Variety‘Line of Fire’ Gets Full 18-Episode Season Order at NBC ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterNBC Extends ‘Line of Fire’ With Full-Season Pickup ↗
  3. 3Deadline‘Line Of Fire’ Gets Full 18-Episode Season Order At NBC ↗

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