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It’s been 105 long days since 9-1-1 Season 8 aired its midseason finale and went on hiatus, but ahead of Doctor Odyssey‘s highly-anticipated return, fans are finally reuniting with Bobby (Peter Krause), Athena (Angela Bassett), Hen (Aisha Hinds), Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Buck (Oliver Stark), and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) in 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9, “Sob Stories.”
ABC’s official “Sob Stories” 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.”
As far as Maddie’s storyline goes, 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.”
On top of trouble for Maddie, the other highly-anticipated 9-1-1 Season 8B storyline involves Eddie potentially moving to Texas, which Minear teased in an interview with Decider: “Eddie is dead serious about doing whatever he has to do to repair that relationship, so if that means moving to Texas, maybe that’s what he has to do.” (A BTS TikTok essentially confirmed that the move is happening, so get your tissues ready.)
Curious what time 9-1-1 is on tonight? Here’s everything to know about 9-1-1‘s Season 8, Episode 9 premiere date, time, streaming info, and more.
Is 9-1-1 On Tonight (3/6/25)?
Yes! Yes! 118 times, yes! At long last, a new episode of 9-1-1 premieres tonight, March 6 on ABC.
When Does 9-1-1 Return With New Episodes? 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9 Premiere Date:
After its midseason finale aired on November 21, 9-1-1 went on hiatus for several months, but 9-1-1 makes its anticipated return tonight, Thursday, March 6, 2025 with Season 8, Episode 9, “Sob Stories.”
What Time Is 9-1-1 On?
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 9 will premiere on ABC in its typical time slot: 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
How to Watch 9-1-1 on Sling TV:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch new episodes of 9-1-1 live. One cost-effective option is Sling TV, which is currently offering 50% off your first month. ABC is part of Sling’s Blue plan, which costs $25.50 for your first month and $50.99/month moving forward.
How To Watch 9-1-1 Live On ABC:
Want to watch 9-1-1 live when it makes its triumphant return? If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch 9-1-1 live by setting your TV to the proper channel at 8:00 p.m. ET. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live 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, you can always stream episodes of 9-1-1 the following day on Hulu.
How To Watch 9-1-1 On Hulu: 9-1-1 Streaming Info
If you want to catch up on 9-1-1 on Hulu or watch new episodes of 9-1-1 Season 8 the day after they air on ABC, you’ll need to be a subscriber. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service.
The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.
