After a dramatic and emotional Season 8 finale, 9-1-1 fans are left with major questions, especially after the shocking twist involving one of the show’s longtime characters. With viewers eager to know what’s ahead for their favorite first responders, many are wondering: Has 9-1-1 been renewed for Season 9?
Here’s everything we know so far about the renewal and more about the season finale. Spoilers are ahead, so scroll cautiously.
9-1-1, which follows the lives of Los Angeles first responders—including police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers—has aired eight seasons. The eighth season premiered on September 26, 2024, and featured 18 episodes.
The series, created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, was officially renewed for a ninth season, which is expected to premiere in fall 2025.
In a heartbreaking twist, Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) died in Season 8, Episode 15, titled “Lab Rats.”
While responding to a lab explosion that exposed the 118 team to a deadly virus, Bobby discovered his breathing apparatus had been compromised. Choosing to save his team, he administered the only available antidote to Chimney (Kenneth Choi), sacrificing himself in the process.
Krause addressed his character’s on-screen death in a statement obtained by Variety, explaining that Bobby’s exit was meant to reflect the real-life heroism of first responders.
