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5.6 / 10(40 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20171 Season

Shots Fired

“Some lines are meant to be crossed.”

Series Overview

A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
FOX
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Wed, Mar 22, 2017

Created By
Reggie Rock BythewoodReggie Rock Bythewood
Gina Prince-BythewoodGina Prince-Bythewood

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 24, 2017

Season 1, Episode 10: “Hour Ten: Last Dance”

In the series finale, the hearings for both cases are held and, as Preston presents the facts to the jurors, the truth behind each shooting is revealed. Meanwhile, Pastor Janae and other petitioners gather outside the courtroom in anticipation of the results, hoping for a better future. After the Sheriff's Department loses one of its own, it becomes clear who is really to blame.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

SHOTS FIRED - Official Trailer - FOX New Shows 2017

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-17

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood

Original Score & Music

Terence Blanchard

Producers

Francie Calfo, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Brian Grazer, Gina Prince-Bythewood

Department Leadership Roster

Terence Blanchard

Terence Blanchard

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shots Fired

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Shots Fired about?

A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.

How many seasons does Shots Fired have?

Shots Fired comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Shots Fired?

Key cast members in Shots Fired include Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Stephen Moyer, Will Patton, Tristan Mack Wilds.

Who created or directed Shots Fired?

Shots Fired was developed and directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood.