“Waiting for a New Symphony: Everything You Need to Know About 9-1-1 Part 8”

Since 2018, 9-1-1 has chronicled the lives of Los Angeles

first responders — and there’s so much more to come.

Centered around the fictional firefighters and paramedics at

the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Station 118, the ABC series follows their lives at work and at home, along with the police officers and 911 dispatchers they work closely with.

“It’s really exciting to be a part of this comic book series that’s come to life as a first responder. Because we go through things that some people don’t necessarily survive, but that’s the language of the show,” Peter Krause told PEOPLE after the season 7 finale. “It’s about perseverance and redemption, moving forward, having family and supporting each other. All of these themes lie beneath the glitzy entertainment.” On screen, Bobby (Krause) and Athena (Angela Bassett) finally set off on their delayed honeymoon cruise at the start of season 7, but trouble soon follows them out to sea.

While Bobby and Athena face turbulence in their marriage even after returning to L.A., Chimney (Kenneth Choi) and Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) are finally able to say “I do,” though a medical complication thwarts their original plans. and Karen (Tracie Thoms) was initially closed off to becoming foster parents again until they met Mara and decided to give it another try. As for Buck (Oliver Stark), he finds himself falling for someone unexpected, and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) has his own set of obstacles throughout the season after meeting a woman he can’t get away from despite living with his girlfriend. From family news With the release date and which cast members are returning, here’s everything you need to know about 9-1-1 season 8. That’s right, 9-1-1 is returning for season 8. The procedural drama was renewed for an eighth season in April 2024, just days before the series’ 100th episode. According to Deadline, the show drew nearly 12 million viewers in its first week of season 7, marking ABC’s highest multi-platform premiere in two years.

Season 8 of 9-1-1 will be the second season to air on the Alphabet network, after seasons 1 through 6 aired on Fox for five years. Bassett, who also serves as an executive producer alongside co-star Krause, shared his excitement about the renewal news on Instagram.

“Looking forward to continuing to dance with @911onabc on the @abcnetwork!” she wrote alongside a screenshot of The Hollywood Reporter’s post sharing the announcement. “Thank you for all the love! It feels great! xoAng.”

As of now, 9-1-1 season 8 does not have a premiere date.

However, ABC has announced that season 8 of 9-1-1 will return as part of the show’s fall 2024-2025 schedule, but the exact date has not been revealed.

In previous years, the show has had a January or September premiere date, with the exception of season 7, which premiered in March 2024. Now that the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike has ended, the upcoming season of 9-1-1 will likely return to a more regular time slot.

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