Secrets Revealed: ‘9-1-1′ Season 8 Promises a Crisis for Each Member of the 118

After its cancellation by Fox at the end of its sixth season, 9-1-1 found a new home on ABC for season 7. Despite a shortened episode order due to the Hollywood strikes, the show flourished in its new setting and was swiftly renewed for season 8, just days after its milestone 100th episode aired in May.

Created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy, 9-1-1 chronicles the lives of the emergency responders of the LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department’s Station 118, showcasing their professional challenges and personal struggles. Season 7 brought several standout moments: Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) came out as bisexual, and his sister Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) finally married her longtime love, Chimney (Kenneth Choi).

While there were happy milestones for some, others faced heartbreak. Hen (Aisha Hinds) and Karen (Tracie Thoms) had their foster license revoked, and Bobby (Peter Krause) and Athena (Angela Bassett) tragically lost their house in a fire. As for Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman), his journey was filled with emotional turmoil. Reflecting on his hopes for season 8, Guzman told Us Weekly he wants Eddie to grapple with his emotions in a way that’s true to his character. “Eddie’s comfort zone is not expressing his feelings,” Guzman shared, suggesting a return to Eddie’s more stoic, “soldier-like” nature as he navigates new challenges.

This might just be the direction season 8 takes. In the intense closing moments of the season 7 finale, it was revealed that Station 118 would be under the command of the strict, homophobic, and racist Captain Vincent Gerrard (Brian Thompson), who previously ran the station before Bobby’s arrival.

What to Expect in 9-1-1 Season 8

Premiere Date: Following its renewal in April 2024, 9-1-1 Season 8 is set to premiere on ABC on Thursday, September 26, at 8 p.m. ET. The show will be followed by the new series Doctor Odyssey at 9 p.m. and Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 at 10 p.m.

Episode Count: Unlike the 10-episode run of season 7, season 8 will feature a full 18 episodes, promising fans a more extended exploration of their favorite characters and storylines.

Where to Watch: New episodes will air on ABC every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.

Returning Cast: Fans can expect to see all their favorite faces back for season 8, including Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Peter Krause as Bobby Nash, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz, Kenneth Choi as Chimney Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley. Eddie’s son, Christopher (played by Gavin McHugh), is also set to return, though Guzman has hinted that the father-son duo might not share the screen together immediately, following Christopher’s move to Texas with his grandparents at the end of season 7.

With new challenges, evolving character arcs, and the return of beloved characters, 9-1-1 Season 8 promises to deliver more of the high-stakes drama and emotional depth that fans have come to love.

After its cancellation by Fox at the end of its sixth season, 9-1-1 found a new home on ABC for season 7. Despite a shortened episode order due to the Hollywood strikes, the show flourished in its new setting and was swiftly renewed for season 8, just days after its milestone 100th episode aired in…