9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) AISHA HINDS, ANGELA BASSETT, KENNETH CHOI, RYAN GUZMAN
Disney
Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) may be gone, but Station 118 isn’t slowing down. ABC’s hit first responder drama 9-1-1 is back following Season 8’s emotional final episodes, which saw the devastating death of one of the show’s most beloved characters.
Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 follows the firefighters, paramedics and other emergency responders of the fictional Station 118 at the Los Angeles Fire Department.
One of the biggest questions heading into the 9-1-1 Season 9 premiere is who will take over the reins of captain following Nash’s death. (Last season, Nash sacrificed himself by giving the only available vial of a life-saving vaccine to his teammate Chimney.) The decision to kill off Nash was entirely creative, Minear later told Variety.
While Captain Vincent Gerrard served as Nash’s temporary replacement, attention has now shifted to Chimney as a potential successor, especially after Hen revealed that she declined the position. As for Athena, she’ll have to figure out how to move on without the love of her life. She decided to sell the house she and Bobby were building in the Season 8 finale.
In an interview with TODAY, Oliver Stark, who portrays Buck, said he hopes Bobby’s death in Season 8 will give him a chance to portray a “mature” version of his character in the future. “I was excited that maybe this could be the thing that helps Buck mature or grow into a different place at a different stage,” he explained. “So I think that’s, from my point of view, anyway, what the fallout or the repercussions for Buck will be.
Most of the 9-1-1 Season 8 cast are returning for the next chapter, including Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz, Kenneth Choi as Chimney Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley. Corinne Massiah, who portrays May Grant, and Elijah M. Cooper, aka Harry Grant, have been promoted to series regulars for Season 9.
In the Season 9 premiere, the crew faces their most out-of-this-world challenge yet — flaming objects falling from the sky. While chaos unfolds on the ground, some of the team members are actually in outer space. As the trailer teases, Athena and Hen will be blasting off on a mission funded by an eccentric billionaire played by Mark Consuelos, per TVLine.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Season 9 premiere, how to watch new episodes, the release schedule and more.
What Time Is The 9-1-1 Season 9 Premiere Tonight?
9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) AISHA HINDS, MARK CONSUELOS
Disney
Season 9 of 9-1-1 premieres on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
9-1-1’s new spinoff, 9-1-1: Nashville, will air at 9 p.m., right after the original series.
When Do New Episodes Of 9-1-1 Season 9 Come Out?
9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) ANIRUDH PISHARODY, RYAN GUZMAN, OLIVER STARK, AISHA HINDS
Disney
New episodes of 9-1-1 are released on Thursdays at 8 p.m. on ABC and Fridays on Hulu and Disney+.
Episodes will drop weekly until the midseason finale, which typically airs around the end of November. The show then returns around March and continues airing weekly until the Season 9 finale in late spring.
How Many Episodes Will Be In 9-1-1 Season 9?
9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) RYAN GUZMAN, KENNETH CHOI, OLIVER STARK, ANIRUDH PISHARODY
Disney
There will be 18 episodes in the ninth season of 9-1-1, per TV Insider. This is the typical episode count for most seasons of the procedural, except Season 1, Season 3 (shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic) and Season 7 (shortened due to the Hollywood strikes).
How To Watch 9-1-1 Season 9 On Cable
9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) ANIRUDH PISHARODY, AISHA HINDS, KENNETH CHOI
Disney
The first responder drama 9-1-1 airs on ABC. If you have a cable provider login, you can also stream the fan-favorite procedural online at ABC.com.
If you don’t have cable, you can still watch ABC through several live TV streaming services that carry the network. Options include Hulu+ Live TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and SlingTV, all of which offer free trials.
How To Watch 9-1-1 Season 9 On Streaming
9-1-1 – “Eat the Rich” – In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) KENNETH CHOI
Disney
New episodes of 9-1-1 Season 9 will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting on Fridays. The most affordable Hulu and Disney+ bundle starts at $10.99 per month. You can also bundle Disney+, Hulu, and Max for $16.99 per month, or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN for $29.99 per month.
Meanwhile, Hulu+ Live TV costs between $81.99 and $95.99 per month, depending on the bundle you select. Hulu+ Live TV is giving new subscribers a three-day free trial.
Check out the official trailer for the 9-1-1 Season 9 below.