After an agonizing three-month hiatus, the time for 9-1-1 fans to blast Europe’s iconic 80’s jam has finally arrived. Why? Because it’s “The Final Countdown,” people!
Since ABC’s hit first responder drama went on hiatus back in November 2024, fans have been anxiously awaiting the show’s 2025 return. And we’re pleased to report that the wait is almost over!
That’s right, folks. We a 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) reunion is imminent. So be sure your calendar is marked for 9-1-1‘s Season 8, Episode 9 premiere date.
Per ABC, 9-1-1‘s next new episode is called “Sob Stories” and the official synopsis is as follows: “The 118 responds to a fire at a local animal shelter and races to evacuate all the animals. Meanwhile, Maddie takes a 9-1-1 call that sets her on a quest for answers.”
Showrunner and co-creator Tim Minear told TV Guide Magazine that the two-episode return is based on a true-crime story: the 1980 case of Minnesota’s Weepy-Voiced Killer.
“A guy calls Maddie and she realizes he hasn’t just killed someone. He’s about to [again, because] he abducted someone,” Minear explained. “There’s some twists and turns that I hope you won’t see coming…And it’s not going to be readily apparent that she’s taken.”
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 and the cast have in store for fans?
After a three-month hiatus, fans of the gripping first-responder drama ‘9-1-1’ are eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite series. The midseason break has left viewers on the edge of their seats, craving the high-stakes emergencies and personal dramas that have become the show’s hallmark. So, is ‘9-1-1’ back on tonight? Let’s dive into the details of the upcoming Season 8 Episode 9, titled ‘Sob Stories,’ including its release date, plot insights, and what fans can expect from the rest of the season.
When Does ‘9-1-1’ Return?
As of today, Friday, February 28, 2025, ‘9-1-1’ is not airing a new episode tonight. The series is scheduled to make its much-anticipated return on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. This marks the end of the midseason hiatus that began in November 2024, leaving fans without new episodes for three months. The return will kick off with Episode 9, aptly titled ‘Sob Stories.’
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 Minear, Guzman, and Hewitt below!
