What Time Is ‘9-1-1’ On Tonight? How To Watch ‘9-1-1’s Season 9 Premiere Live On ABC And Online

The out-of-this-world opening emergency that 9-1-1 fans have been waiting for is almost here! Tech billionaire Tripp Hauser (Mark Consuelos) is getting eaten by a whale, Athena (Bassett) and Hen (Hinds) are going on a dangerous space mission, and a geomagnetic storm is wreaking havoc on Los Angeles. NO BIG DEAL!

Five months after 9-1-1‘s Season 8 aired, it’s finally time for a 118 reunion, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what Season 9 of the hit ABC drama has in store.

Beyond the opening emergency of it all, how are Athena (Angela Bassett), May (Corinne Massiah), and Harry (Elijah M. Cooper) healing from the loss of their beloved Bobby (Peter Krause)? How are Buck (Oliver Stark), Hen (Aisha Hinds), Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Eddie (Ryan Guzman), and Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody) keeping Cap’s memory alive at the fire house? And has Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) returned to her job at the call center since giving birth to baby Bobby? It’s time to find out!

When does 9-1-1 Season 9 premiere on ABC? What time does 9-1-1 premiere? And how can you watch 9-1-1‘s Season 9 premiere live on ABC, DIRECTV, or Hulu? We’ve got answers! Read on for everything we know about 9-1-1‘s Season 9 return.

Is 9-1-1 On Tonight (10/9/25)? 9-1-1 Season 9 Premiere Date:

At last, premiere day is finally here! 9-1-1 Season 9 premieres Thursday, October 9 on ABC with next-day streaming on Hulu.

What Time Is 9-1-1 On ABC?

Curious what time you’re reuniting with the 118? Tune in to 9-1-1‘s Season 9 premiere on Thursday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET, right before the series premiere of new 9-1-1 spinoff, 9-1-1: Nashville at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Is There A 9-1-1 Season 9 Trailer?

You bet! A week ahead of 9-1-1‘s highly-anticipated Season 9 premiere, a minute-long trailer was released that gives a first-look at tech billionaire Tripp Hauser (Consuelos), the infamous whale, the aforementioned first responder trip to space, and more.

How To Watch 9-1-1 Live On ABC:

Want to watch 9-1-1‘s Season 9 premiere live? If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can tune in live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before the episode airs. 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 the episode for later viewing.

How To Watch 9-1-1 Live On DIRECTV:

No cable? No worries! You can use a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV to watch 9-1-1.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.

How To Watch 9-1-1 Online: Hulu Streaming Info

Can’t tune in live and want to stream 9-1-1 Season 9 episodes the day after they air on ABC? Hulu can help!

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 $9.99/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 $10.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu., and goes up to $29.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.

Stay tuned for more 9-1-1 coverage from Decider as the season progresses.