'9-1-1: Nashville' Explores Dixie and Don's Past

LeAnn Rimes says the flashbacks reveal Dixie's 'heart'

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The latest episode of the TV series '9-1-1: Nashville' delves into the backstories of the characters Dixie (played by LeAnn Rimes) and Don (played by Chris O'Donnell), including how they knew each other before Don met his wife Blythe (played by Jessica Capshaw). The episode features flashbacks with different actors portraying the characters in their younger years.

Why it matters

The episode provides more context and depth to the relationship between Dixie and Don, two central characters in the '9-1-1: Nashville' series, by exploring their history and the events that led to the current dynamics between them and Blythe.

The details

The episode, titled 'Don Begins,' reveals that Dixie and Don knew each other before he met his wife Blythe, and that they reconnected when the spouses were separated, resulting in their son Blue (played by Hunter McVey). The flashbacks feature different actors portraying the characters in their younger years, including Ben Winchell as Don, Noa Bess Solomon as Dixie, and Hunter King as Blythe.

  • The episode aired on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Dixie

A central character in the '9-1-1: Nashville' series, played by LeAnn Rimes.

Don

A central character in the '9-1-1: Nashville' series, played by Chris O'Donnell.

Blythe

Don's wife, played by Jessica Capshaw.

Blue

The son of Dixie and Don, played by Hunter McVey.

Ben Winchell

The actor who portrays the younger version of Don in the flashbacks.

Noa Bess Solomon

The actress who portrays the younger version of Dixie in the flashbacks.

Hunter King

The actress who portrays the younger version of Blythe in the flashbacks.

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What they’re saying

“The universe always brings us back together.”

— Dixie

The takeaway

The flashbacks in this episode of '9-1-1: Nashville' provide valuable insight into the complex relationships and histories of the show's central characters, deepening the viewers' understanding of the dynamics at play.