This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful there are no new emergencies for the 118. At the same time, we really miss 9-1-1.
After giving fans a Bee-nado, an emergency plane landing, a Halloween curse, a Hot Priest, several mustaches, a breakup, a Risky Business dance, a pregnancy announcement, and so many more Season 8 shenanigans, ABC’s hit first-responder drama and its cast have certainly earned a break. But after that eventful midseason finale and intense Episode 9 teaser, we also need the show to return ASAP.
Curious if 9-1-1 is on tonight, November 28? Wondering when does 9-1-1 return with new episodes on ABC? How to watch 9-1-1 live and online? Or what’s in store for fans and characters when the series returns? We’ve got you covered.
Here’s everything to know about 9-1-1‘s return date, time, streaming info, and what to expect from the rest of Season 8. We even have some exciting teases from showrunner Tim Minear below!
Is 9-1-1 On Tonight, Thursday, November 28?
Sadly, no. A new episode of 9-1-1 won’t be airing on Thursday, November 28. Enjoy your Thanksgiving without any 118-related stress!
When Does 9-1-1 Return With New Episodes? 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9 Premiere Date:
After its midseason finale aired on November 21, 9-1-1 went on hiatus for several months. The series is set to return on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
What Time Is 9-1-1 On?
When the series returns several months from now, 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9 will premiere on ABC in its typical time slot: 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
ABC Schedule For November 28:
If you’re wondering what’s on in 9-1-1‘s place on Thursday, November 28, ABC’s schedule shows the beloved 1964 film Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, airing from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET. Quality Thanksgiving viewing.
What Will 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9 (And Beyond) Be About? Showrunner Tim Minear Weighs In:
As we saw from the extended promo preview that aired at the end of 9-1-1‘s midseason finale, when the series returns in March we’re in for a hostage situation, a serial killer, and what appears to be a Maddie kidnapping. Yikes! Teased as “one of its most intense episodes yet,” the 2025 premiere will feature a high-stakes investigation and a whole lot of drama.
The two-part return begins Thursday, March 6, and during his midseason finale chat with Decider, showrunner Tim Minear also teased what’s to come in the second half of Season 8.
When we last left Eddie (Ryan Guzman), he was considering a move to Texas to be closer to his son Christopher (Gavin McHugh). So expect Eddie’s life to still be “in flux.” While it’s hard to imagine one of 9-1-1‘s core character relocating long-term, Minear assured Decider that “Eddie is dead serious about doing whatever he has to do to repair that relationship, so if that means moving to Texas, maybe that’s what he has to do.”
Naturally, Eddie’s best friend Buck (Oliver Stark) doesn’t want him to leave. So expect a major spiral from him as well. “Buck is going to be spinning like a top by the time we come back. [He’s] not wanting to be a bad friend, and not wanting to be selfish. There’s just no way he’s not going to spiral about this,” Minear said, noting that Stark’s character will eventually find a sort of distraction, though that may also be short-lived. “He’s going to have to find something to latch onto to keep from completely spinning out of control. And he will find that. He will find that when we come back. And we’ll see about that and how long that lasts — these relationships don’t tend to last all that long.”
As for other personal storylines, Minear explained, “[Maddie’s] pregnancy story will factor in not insignificantly in the first two episodes when we come back. And the Bobby and Athena building a new house story, we’ll hit that pretty hard in Episode 11. We’re going to get to everything.”
When asked if there’s one special episode that he’s excited for fans to see, Minear confidently replied, “All of them, actually. As far as the ones that I have worked out and the ones that we’ve shot, I’m really excited for Episode 9. There’s a great story that starts in there. We’ll also get to see Buck dealing with his abandonment issues. And then Episode 10 is just going to be thrilling. It’s going to be a thriller. And by the end of Episode 10, everybody’s life is changed.”
The showrunner also said that after using the first half of Season 8 to tie up loose ends and reunite the 118, his goal for the second half is “to blow it all the hell apart.” In other words: Buckle up.
How To Watch 9-1-1 Live On ABC:
Want to watch 9-1-1 live when it returns? If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch 9-1-1 live by setting your TV to the proper channel at 8:00 p.m. ET. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.
No cable? No worries! There are several other live viewing options, such as live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. And if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can always stream episodes of 9-1-1 the following day on Hulu. Here’s how!
How To Watch 9-1-1 On Hulu:
If you want to catch up on 9-1-1, you’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch existing episodes and new episodes of 9-1-1 Season 8 the day after they air on ABC. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service. The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.
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