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Rescue: Special Ops

Series Overview

Rescue: Special Ops is an Australian television drama series that first screened on the Nine Network in 2009. Filmed in and around Sydney, the program is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. This drama series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations. It premiered on Sunday 2 August 2009, and the season finale of the first season aired on Sunday 25 October. A second season screened from 28 June 2010. The third and final season consisting of 22 episodes screened from 30 May 2011. The Nine Network has confirmed it will not be renewing Rescue Special Ops for a fourth season.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Nine Network
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 48 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – 2011

Premiered: Sun, Aug 2, 2009

Created By
Sarah Smith
Julie McGauran

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Sep 5, 2011

Season 3, Episode 22: “Two Fires”

When a truck crashes into a service station, everyone is stretched to the limit dealing with multiple traumas.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sarah Smith, Julie McGauran

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 18+

18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue: Special Ops

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What is Rescue: Special Ops about?

Rescue: Special Ops is an Australian television drama series that first screened on the Nine Network in 2009. Filmed in and around Sydney, the program is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. This drama series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations. It premiered on Sunday 2 August 2009, and the season finale of the first season aired on Sunday 25 October. A second season screened from 28 June 2010. The third and final season consisting of 22 episodes screened from 30 May 2011. The Nine Network has confirmed it will not be renewing Rescue Special Ops for a fourth season.

How many seasons does Rescue: Special Ops have?

Rescue: Special Ops comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Rescue: Special Ops?

Key cast members in Rescue: Special Ops include Daniel Amalm, Gigi Edgley, Katherine Hicks, Les Hill, Andrew Lees.

Who created or directed Rescue: Special Ops?

Rescue: Special Ops was developed and directed by Sarah Smith, Julie McGauran.