Is ‘9-1-1’ On Tonight? Here’s When ‘9-1-1’ Returns With New Episodes On ABC

If you or someone you know is looking to watch, re-watch, or catch up on 9-1-1, now’s the perfect time.

Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Brad Falchuk’s hit first responder drama is streaming in full on Hulu, and since the series is currently on hiatus, fans have time to reacquaint themselves with the 118’s past before the series returns in 2025.

That’s right, folks. Sadly we have to wait until next calendar year to reunite with Bobby (Peter Krause), Athena (Angela Bassett), Hen (Aisha Hinds), Karen (Tracie Thoms), Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Buck (Oliver Stark), Eddie (Ryan Guzman), and hopefully Christopher (Gavin McHugh). While we’re at it, we also want Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody) back!

Curious when 9-1-1 returns with new Season 8 episodes? Wondering how to watch new and existing episodes live or online? And what showrunner Tim Minear has in store for fans after the midseason finale?

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 Tim Minear below!

Is 9-1-1 On Tonight (12/5/24)?

Sadly, no. A new episode of 9-1-1 won’t be airing on Thursday, December 5.

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 will 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 December 5:

If you’re wondering what’s on in 9-1-1‘s place this Thursday, December 5, ABC’s schedule shows the new Season 12 premiere of The Great Christmas Lights Fight airing at 8:00 p.m. ET. ‘Tis the season!

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?! No big deal! Teased as “one of its most intense episodes yet,” the two-part 2025 return will feature a high-stakes investigation and a whole lot of drama.

During Tim Minear’s midseason finale interview with Decider, the showrunner teased some of that drama along with his goal for 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). Minear confirmed Eddie’s life will still be “in flux” when the show returns, and though 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 Minear saif that fans 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,” the showrunner explained, 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.” Interesting…

As for other personal storylines, Minear said, “[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 Minear excited for fans to see, he 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.” INTERESTING…

The showrunner also said that his goal for the second half of Season 8 is “to blow it all the hell apart,” so if you need us, we’ll be sweating until March.

How To Watch 9-1-1 On Hulu: 9-1-1 Streaming Info

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.

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!