‘Line of Fire’ Scores Full-Season Order at NBC as Freshman Drama Expands to 18 Episodes

Well, look who just got some excellent news! NBC's freshman drama Line of Fire has officially scored a full-season pickup, proving that the Hollingsworth family's never-ending problems are keeping audiences interested.

According to TVLine, NBC has ordered five additional episodes of the Peter Krause and Hope Davis-led drama, bringing its first-season total to 18 episodes. The series initially received a 13-episode order, but its strong performance has convinced the network to keep the family drama going a little longer.

And considering how many secrets these people have been keeping from each other, 18 episodes might barely be enough time to sort through the mess.

Line of Fire Is Bringing in the Viewers

The series premiered September 21 and has quickly established itself as a promising addition to NBC's Monday night lineup. According to the network, the premiere has averaged more than 14 million viewers across platforms, giving NBC plenty of reasons to feel confident about its newest drama.

Created by Joshua Safran, Line of Fire follows the Hollingsworth family, whose members work across several branches of federal law enforcement. What begins as a seemingly straightforward investigation into the death of a U.S. Marshal quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy that puts the entire family at risk.

Krause stars as Mike Hollingsworth, a Secret Service agent, while Davis portrays Jane Hollingsworth, his estranged wife and a U.S. Marshal. Their three children are also involved in federal service, which means family gatherings can get particularly uncomfortable when everybody has classified information and personal secrets they're trying to keep under wraps. As though navigating complicated family relationships wasn't enough, the Hollingsworths also have to worry about assassins, government conspiracies, and determining who they can actually trust.

More Episodes Mean More Hollingsworth Family Drama

The series also stars Kat Cunning as Clare, Taylor Bloom as Russ, and Tommy O'Brien as Micah, alongside Charlie Barnett. With the family already dealing with dangerous threats and fractured relationships, the expanded episode order gives the writers more room to develop the ongoing mystery and explore the personal conflicts driving the story.

NBC and Peacock scripted content president Lisa Katz previously indicated that 18 episodes would be an ideal length for the series, given its storytelling and the network's Monday schedule. Now, that number has officially become reality.

While the full-season order is welcome news, NBC has not announced a Season 2 renewal. For now, fans can celebrate knowing the Hollingsworth family will have five additional episodes to uncover secrets, solve crimes, and probably make their already complicated lives even messier.

Line of Fire airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes streaming the following day on Peacock.