9-1-1: Lone Star’s Brian Michael Smith Previews Paul’s ‘Exciting’ New Journey, Responds to Final-Season Rumors

A firehouse divided cannot stand, so it’s safe to say that the 126 will be in hot water when 9-1-1: Lone Star returns for Season 5 on Monday, Sept. 23 (8/7c).

That’s because, with Judd stepping down as lieutenant, best friends Paul and Marjan will soon find themselves fighting for a shot at the vacant position.

“It’s been really cool to see how that plays out,” Brian Michael Smith told TVLine’s Keisha Hatchett at San Diego Comic-Con. “They’re such best friends, so to throw this new tension in there has been really exciting to see. … These are two very competitive individuals going for something they really believe in, so it’s going to be exciting to see who the best one is for the job.” (Hey, we’re just glad we don’t have to make the decision ourselves.)

A firehouse divided cannot stand, so it’s safe to say that the 126 will be in hot water when 9-1-1: Lone Star returns for Season 5 on Monday, Sept. 23 (8/7c).

That’s because, with Judd stepping down as lieutenant, best friends Paul and Marjan will soon find themselves fighting for a shot at the vacant position.

“It’s been really cool to see how that plays out,” Brian Michael Smith told TVLine’s Keisha Hatchett at San Diego Comic-Con. “They’re such best friends, so to throw this new tension in there has been really exciting to see. … These are two very competitive individuals going for something they really believe in, so it’s going to be exciting to see who the best one is for the job.” (Hey, we’re just glad we don’t have to make the decision ourselves.)