“9-1-1 Season 8: Brace for the ‘Bee-nado’ and New Twists for the 118 Team”

The first responder drama “9-1-1” is set to return for its eighth season this fall (its second on ABC after moving over from Fox). Viewers can expect a dramatic opening involving a “Bee-nado” (a bee tornado) disaster in Los Angeles.

Where Did 9-1-1 Season 7 Leave Off?
Season 7 wrapped up with plenty of tension as the 118 nearly lost their captain, Bobby (Peter Krause). First, Bobby decided to quit without telling anyone. Then, a fire burned down his and Athena’s (Angela Bassett) house. However, Bobby realized that leading the 118—comprising Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Hen (Aisha Hinds), Buck (Oliver Stark), and Eddie (Ryan Guzman)—is where he belongs. But things didn’t go smoothly when Gerrard (Brian Thompson), the 118’s former captain, returned to take over due to concerns of a leadership vacuum after Bobby quit.

When Will 9-1-1 Season 8 Premiere?
Season 8 will premiere on September 26, keeping its 8/7c Thursday time slot, followed by the new drama “Doctor Odyssey” and “Grey’s Anatomy” (which is moving to the 10/9c time slot for its 21st season).

Has the Opening Emergency for Season 8 Been Revealed?
Yes! On July 10, ABC released a teaser featuring bees and the season premiere date. Later, on August 27, TV Insider exclusively revealed a teaser showing bees swarming Los Angeles. On September 5, ABC officially released the logline for the season opener titled “Buzzkill”: “The 118 team battles an ‘un-bee-lievable’ emergency when a trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm.” The poster for the season reveals that “Bee-nado” will be a three-part event.

Is 9-1-1 Season 8 Currently Filming?
Yes! The cast has been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and ABC also released a video featuring Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman announcing that production has begun.

Is the Cast Returning for 9-1-1 Season 8?
It looks like the main cast will be returning. Although Season 7 ended with a cliffhanger about Bobby’s job, the question is more about how he will reclaim his position as captain rather than if he will. There were no cliffhangers threatening the fates of other characters, so fans can expect to see Angela Bassett (Athena), Kenneth Choi (Chimney), Aisha Hinds (Hen), Oliver Stark (Buck), Ryan Guzman (Eddie), and Jennifer Love Hewitt (Maddie) back in Season 8.

What Else Do We Know About Season 8?
Behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the cast have revealed a minor change: Guzman now sports a mustache, giving Eddie a new look when the season begins.

The first responder drama “9-1-1” is set to return for its eighth season this fall (its second on ABC after moving over from Fox). Viewers can expect a dramatic opening involving a “Bee-nado” (a bee tornado) disaster in Los Angeles. Where Did 9-1-1 Season 7 Leave Off? Season 7 wrapped up with plenty of tension…