It’s been two weeks since ABC’s hit first responder procedurals 9-1-1 and spin-off 9-1-1: Nashville aired eventful episodes that left viewers wanting more. The big burning questions now are “Are we getting more? And if so, when?!”
With Upfronts in the rearview mirror and summer on the horizon, networks have been refining their future slates and announcing some heartbreaking cancellations. So are 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville safe? And when will the shows return with new episodes?
9-1-1‘s “Hearts and Flowers” ended with Athena (Angela Bassett) becoming a detective, May (Corinne Massiah) starting nursing training, and Buck (Oliver Stark) fostering his biological son Theo. Meanwhile, 9-1-1: Nashville‘s “Intrusive Thoughts” closed on a major cliffhanger with Blythe (Jessica Capshaw) and Dixie (LeAnn Rimes) duking it out.
Naturally, fans are eager to see where the two shows are headed next. So when do 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville return with new episodes on ABC? Is 9-1-1 on tonight, Thursday, May 21? Is 9-1-1: Nashville on tonight? Will there be a 9-1-1 Season 10 and will there be a 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2? Here’s everything to know about the future of 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville, including interviews with 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear and star Oliver Stark.
Is 9-1-1 On Tonight (5/21/26)? Is 9-1-1: Nashville On Tonight?
Technically, both 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville are on tonight, Thursday, May 21. Unfortunately, new episodes won’t be airing. Instead, if you tune in to ABC on Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET you can catch 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville reruns! Here’s ABC’s May 21 schedule:
- 9-1-1 Season 9, Episode 11, “Going Once, Going Twice”: Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m.
- 9-1-1: Nashville Season 1, Episode 16, “Love to Death”: Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 p.m.
How Many Episodes Are In 9-1-1 Season 9? How Many Episodes Are In 9-1-1: Nashville Season 1?
Both 9-1-1 Season 9 and 9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 consisted of 18 episodes.
Will There Be A 9-1-1 Season 10? And Will There Be A 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2?
You bet! The 9-1-1-verse is still going strong. On March 5, ABC renewed both 9-1-1 series. So although the latest seasons are over, rest easy knowing we haven’t seen the last of the 118 or the 113.
How Many Episodes Are In 9-1-1 Season 10? How Many Episodes Are In 9-1-1; Nashville Season 2?
While 9-1-1 Season 10 and 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 episode counts have yet to be confirmed, according to a recent Deadline article, ” 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville are believed to have full-season orders.” So hopefully we’ll get 18 episodes of each again!
When Do 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville Return With New Episodes On ABC?
9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville are currently on hiatus ahead of Season 10 and Season 2 production, but during their recent Upfronts presentations, ABC confirmed that both 9-1–1 and 9-1-1: Nashville will return in fall 2026 and keep their Thursday slots at 8:00 p.m. ET and 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC. We’ll keep you posted when an official premiere date is announced!
9-1-1 Season 9 Ending Explained: What Will 9-1-1 Season 10 Be About?
If you’re looking for a full rundown of 9-1-1‘s Season 9 finale Decider’s recap has you covered. We also chatted with 9-1-1 co-creator/showrunner/writer Tim Minear about Season 9 and what lies ahead, and we talked with Oliver Stark about his thoughts on Buck and Theo, a potential ADHD diagnosis for Buck, and more. You can read the interviews and Season 10 insights here:
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 Cast: Ryan Phillipe Crashes Music City
One BIG change 9-1-1: Nashville fans can expect in the sophomore season? Ryan Phillippe is joining the cast! As Deadline reported on April 20, Phillippe is joining the first responder drama as a series regular and is said to have a multi-year deal.
Here’s how Deadline describes his role: “…A brilliant, iconoclastic detective who moves to Nashville from New York. A seductive bad boy with a past, he’ll stir up all kinds of juicy drama with our first responders while leading an investigation into a mysterious criminal tormenting Nashville on a biblical scale.” What a hook!
Phillippe brings even more star power to the 9-1-1 spinoff, and his induction into the 9-1-1 universe opens a door for a potential I Know What You Did Last Summer reunion with OG series star Jennifer Love Hewitt. The 51-year-old actor amassed nearly 80 film and TV credits since kicking off his on-screen career in 1993 and is well-known for Cruel Intentions, Shooter, Crash, and more major titles. (Also never forget he had a perfect role selling Ryan Phillippe Steaks in I Love That for You. RIP!)
How To Watch 9-1-1 And 9-1-1: Nashville On ABC:
Want to tune into 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville episodes on ABC? If you have a cable subscription that includes the network, you can watch reruns and new episodes by setting your TV to the proper channel ahead of their premieres. You can also use your cable username and password to watch ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record episodes for later viewing.
No cable? No worries! There are several other live viewing options, such as live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. And if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, when the series return you can always stream new episodes on Hulu.
Where To Watch 9-1-1 And 9-1-1: Nashville Online: Hulu Streaming Info
Want to stream past and future 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville episodes? Head to Hulu!
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
Stay tuned for more 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville updates on Decider.
