Archive · 31 Oct 2025
9-1-1 Honors Showrunner Tim Minear’s Father With End Card
The TV show '9-1-1' recently showed a special message at the end of one of its episodes.
Usually, a company logo appears, but this time it was replaced with a black card that said 'For Dad'.
This was a special way to remember and honor the father of the show's boss, Tim Minear.
His dad, Charles Minear Sr., had recently passed away.
Tim Minear is in charge of the show and has been since it started.
The episode itself featured characters Athena and Hen dealing with returning home and Athena thinking about life without Bobby.
The TV show '9-1-1' dedicated its October 30 episode end card to showrunner Tim Minear's father.
The end card, usually featuring a company logo, displayed 'For Dad' in memory of Charles Minear Sr.
Charles Minear Sr. recently passed away, and the tribute honors him.
Tim Minear is the co-creator and executive producer of '9-1-1'.
The episode guest-starred Mark Consuelos and featured storylines for Athena and Hen.
- Who
- The TV show '9-1-1'
- What
- Displayed an end card tribute to showrunner Tim Minear's father
- When
- October 30 episode
- Where
- During the end credits of the show '9-1-1'
- Why
- To honor the recent passing of Charles Minear Sr., father of showrunner Tim Minear
Existing Summary Perspective
New Article Perspective
Details about Tim Minear's Parents
Existing Summary Perspective
Tim Minear has a long history with television, and his parents used to joke with him about watching TV while doing homework.
New Article Perspective
Tim Minear has rarely spoken about his parents. Referencing his love for television from a young age, he once shared in an interview that they used to scold him for doing his homework while watching television.
- Show
- 9-1-1
- Network
- ABC
- Episode Title
- Reentry
- Honoree
- Charles Minear Sr.
- Relationship to Showrunner
- Father
- Showrunner
- Tim Minear