While ABC’s 9-1-1 may be all about delivering character bombshells and plotline shockers, what is completely unsurprising is the top-performing first responder procedural’s Season 9 renewal. Two years after a move to the network from its original home, Fox, the drama has remained a first-rate series both with live viewing on broadcast television and with next-day watching on streamer Hulu.
9-1-1’ Will Return for Season 9 – With a Possible Cast Shake-Up. Welcome back, emergency lovers! If you’ve been glued to your screen watching the fast-paced, emotionally-charged episodes of 9-1-1, we’ve got some wild news that’s going to send your pulse racing (again). Season 9 of 9-1-1 is officially a go—but wait, there’s more. Word on the street is: there might be a major cast shake-up. Yep, some of our favorite characters may be saying goodbye, and new faces could be stepping in. Let’s break it all down!
What Makes ‘9-1-1’ Such a Fan Favorite? Before diving into what’s next, let’s pause for a sec—why is 9-1-1 so darn addictive? It’s the mix of high-octane rescues, emotional gut punches, and characters we genuinely root for. It’s like your favorite drama and your favorite action flick had a baby. And that baby slays.
The news comes after the announcement of a new spinoff series following the cancellation of offshoot 9-1-1: Lone Star, which starred Rob Lowe and spanned five seasons. The long-gestating 9-1-1: Nashville got a straight-to-series order in February and is looking to join ABC’s broadcast lineup this fall, reuniting many of the creatives behind 9-1-1, including franchise co-creators Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear, as well as 9-1-1: Lone Star showrunner Rashad Raisani. The offshoot stars Chris O’Donnell as Captain Don Sharpe, a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Though he’s a devoted family man, he has his secrets.
Originally premiering on Fox in 2018, 9-1-1 was canceled after six seasons and soon saved by Disney-owned ABC. Since then, the 20th Television series’ characters have seen disasters of epic proportions, including Season 8’s opener “Beenado,” a crash-landing airplane, Maddie’s near-death experience and a crossover with network cousin Doctor Odyssey.Originally premiering on Fox in 2018, 9-1-1 was canceled after six seasons and soon saved by Disney-owned ABC. Since then, the 20th Television series’ characters have seen disasters of epic proportions, including Season 8’s opener “Beenado,” a crash-landing airplane, Maddie’s near-death experience and a crossover with network cousin Doctor Odyssey.
