9-1-1 Season 9: Premiere date, cast updates, how to watch

TL;DR:

• Season 9 premieres Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 8/7c on ABC.
  
• 18 episodes are planned for the season.
  
• Chimney serves as acting captain as the team mourns Bobby.
  
• Mark Consuelos guest stars in a whale-sized premiere rescue.
  
• Stream next day on Hulu in the U.S.; Global in Canada; Disney+ in many countries.

ABC has locked the 9-1-1 Season 9 premiere for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8/7c. It leads a three-show block with 9-1-1: Nashville at 9 and Grey’s Anatomy at 10. Expect 18 episodes this season.

Entertainment Weekly reports the premiere is titled “Eat the Rich,” and first-look images show the 118 on the coast. Some listings also carry that title. If you set DVRs, search both “9-1-1” and “Eat the Rich” to be safe.

The story going in

Season 8 ended with the death of Captain Bobby Nash, a loss that reshaped the 118. Showrunner Tim Minear says Season 9 will not reset that grief, but the team will move forward. Chimney steps in as acting captain, and the firehouse honors Bobby in a way that fits real-life traditions.

There is also a themed episode in October. Minear teases a Día de los Muertos story that ties Buck and Eddie to questions of belief and memory.

A splashy premiere rescue

Mark Consuelos guest stars as a “Musk-ish, Bezos-ish” tech billionaire named Trip who is, yes, swallowed by a whale. The story is inspired by a real viral video of a kayaker and becomes a larger multi-step rescue. Consuelos revealed the role on Live with Kelly and Mark; Minear expanded on the set piece in interviews.

Cast and promotions

The core ensemble returns, led by Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, and Ryan Guzman. In a move that deepens Athena’s family arc, Corinne Massiah (May) and Elijah M. Cooper (Harry) are promoted to series regulars.

Where and how to watch

Here’s a quick guide for opening night and next-day streaming.

ABC confirms the U.S. broadcast time and next-day Hulu availability. Global’s fall lineup places 9-1-1 in the same slot for Canada. Disney says previous seasons stream internationally on Disney+, and Season 9 is expected to follow local windows. Check your Disney+ app’s “Star” hub for regional dates.

What else to expect

• Bigger rescues fast. The opening run leans into large, cinematic set pieces, including a sequence that has Athena “landing” something unexpected.
  
• Grief with momentum. Minear says the season avoids a perpetual-mourning tone, while keeping Bobby’s legacy present.
  
• Crossover energy. With 9-1-1: Nashville airing right after, Minear says the network would love a crossover if story and schedules align.
  

Quick checklist for fans

• Mark your calendar for Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 8/7c on ABC.
  
• Set next-day alerts on Hulu (U.S.) or Disney+ (international).
• Follow official updates for episode titles and promos. Start with ABC’s show page and EW’s Fall TV hub.
  
• If you are in Canada, add Global to your favorites and the Global TV app for next-day streaming.
  

Why it matters

The show is coming off one of its biggest status-quo changes. Season 9 will test how 9-1-1 balances catharsis with spectacle. Fans get closure for Bobby, a leadership shake-up with Chimney, and the franchise’s boldest premiere rescue in years. That mix is why 9-1-1 remains a Thursday anchor for ABC and a global streaming draw.

Sources:

• ABC, “Watch 9-1-1 TV Show” (premiere date, U.S. slot, Hulu info), https://abc.com/show/42bb0821-68c2-4543-8d0f-51ca8e7dbcf4, accessed 2025-09-11. ABC
  
• TV Insider, “‘9-1-1’ Season 9: Cast, Premiere Date, Trailer, More” (18 episodes, schedule context), https://www.tvinsider.com/1187682/911-season-9-premiere-date-cast-trailer/, July 29, 2025. TV Insider
  
• Entertainment Weekly, “9-1-1 boss teases season 9’s new captain, new series regulars…” (acting captain, Bobby context, premiere image, crossover tease, Día de los Muertos), https://ew.com/911-season-9-preview-new-captain-series-regulars-crossover-chances-exclusive-11797388, Sept 2, 2025. EW.com
  
• TV Insider, “‘9-1-1’ Ups Corinne Massiah & Elijah M. Cooper to Series Regulars,” https://www.tvinsider.com/1208714/911-season-9-casting-corrine-massiah-elijah-m-cooper-series-regulars/, Aug 13, 2025. TV Insider
  
• Good Housekeeping, “Mark Consuelos’ Surprising New TV Role,” https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/tv-shows/a65971683/live-mark-consuelos-911-season-9-guest-star-instagram/, Sept 5, 2025. Good Housekeeping
  
• Global TV (Canada), “Fall 2025 Premiere Dates” (Canada airdates), https://www.globaltv.com/global-announces-fall-2025-premiere-dates-featuring-three-new-series-and-more-top-20-returning-hits-than-any-other-network/, Aug 14, 2025. globaltv.com
  

What’s On Disney Plus, “‘9-1-1’ Renewed For A Ninth Season” (international Disney+ availability of prior seasons; platform context), https://whatsondisneyplus.com/9-1-1-renewed-for-a-ninth-season/, Apr 3, 2025. What’s On Disney Plus