As the second-most watched scripted series on ABC, 9-1-1 continues to celebrate a steadily growing audience. Season 8 of the series is still underway, and according to 9-1-1 star Oliver Stark (Buck), the best is yet to come. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, 9-1-1 star Oliver Stark teased a “spectacular” episode from the ongoing eighth season. “15 is a really excellent episode of the show. We shot it as 14, but it will air as 15. I think it’s one of those episodes where you go, ‘Wow, that’s really great work.’ They really put [in] a lot, and I don’t mean for myself, but from the whole cast, and also production-wise,” the actor explained. “I just think it’s really big and spectacular and one of these episodes, and we’ve had a number of them over the years, where I go, ‘[I] can’t believe that’s for network television. I can’t believe that’s for procedural network television.’ There’s really a lot that goes into it. So I’m really excited for the audience to get to enjoy all the work that went into it.”
If you’re still reeling from last season’s jaw-dropping finale, brace yourself—9-1-1 Season 8 is about to raise the stakes even higher. And we’re not just hyping it up. According to Oliver Stark, the actor who plays fan-favorite Evan “Buck” Buckley, one upcoming episode is so insane, you’ll have a hard time believing it’s airing on network TV. So, what’s the big deal? Why are fans (and the cast!) buzzing like never before? Let’s break it down, tease by tease, and dive into why this next chapter of 9-1-1 is being called “really big and spectacular.”
From real fire simulations to massive set pieces, the crew behind 9-1-1 goes all in to make every episode feel authentic. And it shows. The team uses a mix of practical effects, CGI, and live stunt work that rivals Hollywood productions. This isn’t green-screen drama—it’s gritty, real, and heart-pounding. So, can we believe this episode is really airing on network TV? With all the hype, special effects, and stakes being teased—we’re going with a solid yes.
Season 8, Episode 15, “Lab Rats” will air on Thursday, April 17, and is the second half of a two-part story beginning with Episode 14. 9-1-1 Is Renewed for Season 9. ABC has officially confirmed the renewal of 9-1-1 for its ninth season. The season will have 18 episodes, but details remain largely under wraps. The network also renewed The Rookie, Grey’s Anatomy, Will Trent and Shifting Gears. A new 9-1-1 spinoff series has also been announced for the 2025-2026 season. 9-1-1: Nashville stars Chris O’Donnell as Captain Don Sharpe. As per Variety, Sharpe is “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.”
