ABC has set the return dates for its first responder drama series, with both "9-1-1" and its spin-off "9-1-1: Nashville" premiering their new seasons on Thursday, October 15, 2026. "9-1-1" will launch its tenth season, while "9-1-1: Nashville" will begin its second season.
The premiere of "9-1-1" Season 10, titled "That Sinking Feeling," is scheduled to air from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. The episode will focus on the 118 facing an emergency that impacts Los Angeles, with Detective Athena, played by Angela Bassett, investigating a new case. May, portrayed by Corinne Massiah, will also find new confidence in her job.
Following immediately after, "9-1-1: Nashville" will debut its second season with an episode called "Going Rogue" from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET. The new season will introduce Det. Rogue Kelly, played by Ryan Phillippe. The synopsis indicates that the 113 unit will respond to a museum overrun by murder hornets. Additionally, Blythe (Jessica Capshaw) and Dixie (LeAnn Rimes) will deal with the fallout from a previous fight, and Don (Chris O’Donnell) will face repercussions.
Both series will be available for live viewing on ABC. Viewers with a cable subscription can watch the premieres by tuning into ABC at the scheduled times. Live streaming options are also available through ABC.com or the ABC app using cable provider credentials. For those without traditional cable, services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV offer access to ABC.
New episodes of both "9-1-1" and "9-1-1: Nashville" will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after their initial broadcast. Basic Hulu subscriptions start at $11.99 per month, with an ad-free option for $18.99 per month. Bundled packages including Disney+ and Hulu are also available, starting at $12.99 per month.