The bombastic police procedural the oversaturated world of cop shows.
Despite being a consistent success, 9-1-1's time on the air has been anything but smooth, and it was canceled by its original network (Fox) after season 6. However, ABC saved the day, and quickly renewed the first responder procedural for seasons 7 and 8. Not missing a beat, 9-1-1 has continued to deliver the thrills and chills on its new network, and the switch seemed to breathe new life into the long-running series. This freshness made the chances of 9-1-1 season 9 seem all the more plausible, and ABC wasted little time when ordering more episodes.
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9-1-1 Season 9 Latest News
ABC Orders Season 9 of 9-1-1
9-1-1's next outing will consist of 18 episodes.
The future of the procedural didn't seem to be in much jeopardy going into 2025, and the latest news confirms that ABC has renewed 9-1-1 season 9. The order comes along with the renewal of four other programs (Grey's Anatomy, The Rookie, Will Trent, and Shifting Gears), and shows that 9-1-1 serves an important role in the network's fall slate. Little is currently known about the ninth season, but it has been confirmed that 9-1-1's next outing will consist of 18 episodes.
With ABC having released their fall schedule, 9-1-1 season 9 is confirmed to lead off Thursday nights. It will be followed by its new spin off series 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey's Anatomy will close out the night, so Thursdays will continue to be a home for procedural dramas for ABC.
9-1-1 Season 9 Is Confirmed
9-1-1 Is Nearing Its Landmark 10th Season
With the spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville coming soon, it seemed unlikely that the flagship series would be axed after season 8. Therefore, it came as no surprise when ABC renewed 9-1-1 season 9 in April 2025. The procedural's stint on ABC has been a triumphant one, and there's no reason to think that the series will be ending anytime soon. With the franchise rising from the ashes after Lone Star's cancellation, the future of 9-1-1 seems secure for quite some time.
9-1-1 season 8 debuted on September 26, 2024, and concluded on May 15, 2025.
9-1-1 Season 9 Cast Details
Who Will Return For Season 9?
Shows like 9-1-1 utilize a strong ensemble of characters from season to season, and though changes are common, it is the continuity that keeps viewers returning year after year. With that in mind, the cast of 9-1-1 season 9 will probably feature a slew of returning faces from previous years, led by Angela Bassett's Athena Grant, who has anchored the show since episode one. One cast member who is not returning is Peter Krause as Robert "Bobby" Nash (Athena's onscreen husband), and his shocking death was a major change for the series. On the other hand, stalwarts like Kenneth Choi as Howard "Chimney" Han, should be back.
There wasn't much turnover between seasons 7 and 8, and that trend could continue as the series stretches toward the decade mark. Other expected returns include Oliver Stark as Evan "Buck" Buckley, and he'll certainly be ed by the likes of Aisha Hinds as Henrietta "Hen" Wilson, and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley. A robust series of guest stars is always a possibility as well, and character returns happen quite frequently.
The presumptive cast of 9-1-1 season 9 includes:
Actor |
9-1-1 Role |
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Angela Bassett |
Sgt. Athena Grant-Nash |
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Oliver Stark |
Evan "Buck" Buckley |
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Aisha Hinds |
Henrietta "Hen" Wilson |
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Kenneth Choi |
Howard "Chimney" Han |
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Jennifer Love Hewitt |
Maddie Buckley |
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Ryan Guzman |
Edmundo "Eddie" Díaz |
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Gavin McHugh |
Christopher Díaz |
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9-1-1 Season 9 Story Details
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...the only thing that can be confirmed about the potential plot of 9-1-1 season 9 is that it will kick off with a bang.
Though most cop shows follow a similar structure, 9-1-1 is unique because it adds in Ryan Murphy's signature flair for the dramatic. With that said, the only thing that can be confirmed about the potential plot of 9-1-1 season 9 is that it will kick off with a bang. From season 7's cruise ship disaster to season 8's "bee-nado", the show is never afraid to go for the most bombastic emergency to kick off the season.
The season 8 finale of 9-1-1 does a lot to plant seeds for the future of the show. While the central team of firefighters has been struggling in the wake of Bobby's death, they remain united, and the finale hinted that they might be on the way to getting their new captain. Chimney has stepped up as a leader in the final episodes of the season and has even been called "Cap" by some of his teammates, so he could be well on his way to becoming the next leader of the team in the new season.
Likewise, Chimney and Athena also made their peace with one another after Bobby's decision to save Chimney instead of himself put them at odds. Chimney and Maddie even named their next child after Bobby, so the show is clearly making strides to move forward without him while still allowing the characters to him and Athena to grieve. Season 9 will certainly have to see Athena finding a new path forward after selling her house, losing her husband, and having her whole world change.
Eddie also made the decision to stay in Los Angeles after having been in Texas, but it's up in the air whether the show will see him in the same role as before or just how 9-1-1 season 9 will continue to explore his relationship with Buck.
9-1-1 is a television series that explores the intense experiences of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Premiered in 2018, it follows these emergency responders as they navigate high-pressure situations and attempt to balance their demanding work with personal challenges in their own lives.
- Directors
- Bradley Buecker, David Grossman, Brenna Malloy, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Jann Turner, Jennifer Lynch, Marita Grabiak, Sarah Boyd, John J. Gray, Barbara Brown, Robert M. Williams Jr., Kristen Reidel, Marcus Stokes, Tasha Smith, Millicent Shelton, Juan Carlos Coto, John Gray, Greg Sirota, Alonso Alvarez, James Wong, Kevin Hooks, Varda Bar-Kar, Shauna Duggins, Sharat Raju
- Writers
- Tim Minear, Andrew Meyers, Brad Falchuk, David Fury, Ryan Murphy, Christopher Monfette, Nadia Abass-Madden, Nicole Barraza Keim, Erica L. Anderson, Matthew Hodgson, Stacey R. Rose, Taylor Wong, Tonya Kong, Adam Penn
- Seasons
- 8
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
- Creator(s)
- Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
- Producers
- Angela Bassett
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