‘9-1-1’ Fans Debate When Series Will End
What To Know
- Fans of 9-1-1 are debating how much longer the series will continue, especially after the shocking death of a main character, Bobby, in Season 8.
- Despite some viewers leaving, Season 9 has maintained strong ratings and remains one of ABC’s top shows.
- Speculation about the show’s future ranges from ending after Season 10 due to budget and cast changes to potentially lasting several more seasons.
The longer a show goes, the closer it gets to its end, and fans inevitably begin wondering how much longer their favorite will be around. Such is the case with 9-1-1, currently in its ninth season (and third on ABC after moving over from Fox).
The first responder drama has, for the most part, kept the same cast, which is a rarity on TV. Angela Bassett (Athena), Oliver Stark (Buck), Kenneth Choi (Chimney), and Aisha Hinds (Hen) are all still around from Season 1. Jennifer Love Hewitt (Maddie) and Ryan Guzman (Eddie) joined in Season 2. Corinne Massiah and Elijah M. Cooper, who play Athena’s kids, May and Harry, were upped to series regulars for Season 9.
Peter Krause starred in the first eight seasons before Bobby’s heartbreaking, tragic death last spring. It was so shocking that some viewers stopped watching, and others, like one proposed on Reddit, think it could mean the beginning of the end of the show. “Does anyone else have the feeling that killing off Bobby is what will ultimately end the series?” a fan wrote to kick off a thread.
Some fans aren’t so sure. “I think the stats from 9A will be very indicative of the show’s future — a LOT of people said they intended to stop watching after the end of Season 8, but the question is how many stuck to that,” one person pointed out, and another wrote, “Ratings are pretty decent in season 9 so far. About 4 million an episode, with an additional 4 million watching the episode on streaming the next day, averaging about 8 million views an episode.” (Across the first seven episodes, there have been an average of 3.9 million viewers, second among ABC shows, and a 0.33 rating in the key demo among adults 18-49, third among ABC shows.)
At least a couple of fans think the show could last beyond Season 9. “I see the show lasting a few more seasons,” one wrote. Two others agree, with one noting, “Definitely don’t see it reaching Grey’s longevity but I can see it reaching S12 or 13,” and another adding, “I think they’ll try for 2 – 4 more seasons, personally, and if it goes that long we’re absolutely losing more main characters along the way.”
There are some who think Season 10 could be it, with one suggesting, “Budget cuts and the overall landscape of linear TV is changing so, they’ll be hard pressed to continue paying high salaries for their seasoned main cast. If it continues, it’ll look very different with fewer of the original cast and similar to Chicago Fire, Med and P.D., Grey’s Anatomy, SVU and other older shows, it won’t be the same and it’ll be unrecognizable. I hope they end at season 10 so they can go out on top because there’s nothing worse than a show staying on past its prime.”
9-1-1 is the first of three series in the franchise. It kicked it off in 2018. Then, 9-1-1: Lone Star aired five seasons, from 2020 to 2025. And 9-1-1: Nashville joined ABC’s lineup this season.
How long do you see 9-1-1 continuing? Let us know in the comments section below.
9-1-1, Midseason Return, Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8/7c, ABC
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The best part of the show was Bobby and Athena were an amazing power couple, the FD / PD together had a great vibe!! Great combination!! Bobby and Athena brought out the importance of family the importance of friendship, the importance of supporting each other careers. That's all gone.
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M
Could not agree more. Their chemistry. I have watched a few after that episode, but the out of space thing was too far fetched in my opinion. UK viewer.
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I watched a couple episodes after Bobby died to see how they were going to keep it going, but it's just not there. Bobby was the heart and soul that got them to work as a family unit , eating together ,spending leisure time together, etc. It's all gone now.
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I feel the same exact way you do. I couldn't believe that Bobby is gone and tried to keep watching, but it's just not enjoyable any more, so I stopped watching. Bobby held everything together, it's just not the same.
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B
To me it could end right now and i would not miss it at all. Bobby is dead and Buck and Eddie are no longer talking. All the things i loved about this show had been erased. The 118 is without a heart and soul. The characters act absolutely out of character and i cannot stand how they shove Harry and Ravi down our throats. It‘s annoying.
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Nick and Eddie are actually talking still... idk where you get off thinking they aren't
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K
I've watched all the episodes and I don't even know who Harry and Ravi are 😂 oh wait Harry is Bobby's step son right? Who's Ravi?
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I quit watching when they killed Bobby. In fact, I couldn't even watch that episode and I haven't watched it since. I loved that show but not after they killed off Bobby.
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It’s just a tv show like really.
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R
You should at least try to watch. The emotional response is part of life. Give the characters time to show how Bobby affected them.
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B
9-1-1 ended the moment they decided to kill off Bobby Nash. I didn't even watch the last few episodes of season 8. I REFUSED to watch him the outbreak episodes and I for sure wasn't about to watch the funeral and other episodes that followed. I only watched the highlights on tiktok. But I have no interest in season 9 at all.
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B
Me too! I didn’t even watch that episode
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G
Last episode I ever watched was the one before Bobby died. When I found out that was going to happen I had zero interest in continuing the show, especially since it wasn't for any real reason like him wanting to leave.
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G
I stopped watching when they killed Bobby. He was my favorite character, I am a Peter Krause fan. I will never watch the show again.
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B
I miss the absolute lunacy of the early seasons. The more ridiculous the call, the better. Yeah, they went to space and that was out there (hehe) but I want the "it COULD happen but its still crazy" type calls they used to do. It was part of the charm of the show! Now Bobby is gone, the bromance is gone, and the calls are either not possible (SPACE?!?!) or just not quite as silly or entertaining. I still watch, but I just dont love it like I used to. It went from a "must watch as soon as possible" show to a "watch after I've already watched my must-see shows (Elsbeth!!) if I cant find anything else" category show. Which really sucks.
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C
I didn't even know the original 911 was still on the air. The only 911 I've been able to find on the air during the week is 911 Nashville, and I'm not a fan of that, so I don't watch it. What is the original on TV? It's not Thursday at 8pm like it used to be,.. I've only found 911 Nashville at that time.
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The last time I turned to watch it was a marathon of 911 Nashville.
"9-1-1 is currently on its winter hiatus but will return with new Season 9 episodes on ABC on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8 PM ET, picking up with episode 7 after a break through the end of 2025. The season, which premiered in October 2025, will continue with weekly new episodes on Thursdays, followed by the new spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville, with episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu."
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End it now. Let us forget the once great plots and character camaderie. It's over. It is even hard to watch the reruns knowing what they did to his character. Don't bother bringing it back for the rest of Season 9. It can't heal from Minear's foolishness.
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J
That space 4 part season opener was unwatchable only started after that aired i think this will be it's jump the shark season
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C
Quit watching after Bobby. Cancel it keep it on , don't matter to me.
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B
The cancelled the wrong 9-1-1. Should have kept Lone Star, the OG is what I put on now when I want to fall asleep.
We used to play a drinking game where you had to take a shot every time Maddie cried. I would get so trashed! 😂
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She cried every episode. Drove me crazy. Then Chimney started crying every other episode
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I was very upset when they killed off Bobby and haven’t watched any new episodes since. I watch the repeats. When I saw the promos for the outer space episode I just shook my head as in my opinion that was a jump the shark moment which confirmed for me that I wasn’t watching any longer
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as far as I'm concerned it ended when they killed Bobby - was just getting ready to stream season 8 when I heard they killed Bobby - didn't bother and won't bother to finish it. 9-1-1 has ended.
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I still like and watch the original. I never thought Chim had the confidence in himself to lead the crew, he seems more a follower, so that decision was disappointing. I was sorry to see Lone Star go, it was a good show with good writing. Nashville is trash, designed only for ratings and not to tell a story. I don’t watch it.
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It’s not the same. Watched a few episodes after Bobby died and couldn’t get into them. Have seen many shows handle first responders deaths and did them justice. This show missed the mark. I switched the channel to CBS.
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R
I give them one more season then u could pull the plug on the show ......
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Don't let Henriette and Athena leave😭😭😭
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Was willing to hang without Bobby but then the new season started. Wait, a wale and an astronaut episodes. I'm done.
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9-11 seasons
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After the idiot writers killed off Bobby it's not even interesting to watch anymore. The end of the show was killing Bobby. How stupid are these writers and creators do they want to be out of work?
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Like many other stopped watching when they killed Bobby. Was it realistic that no lead character was never killed- no but, who watches 911 for realistic stories? It was about family and intense, sometimes outlandish stories. Watch seasons up to the lab. Ruined it for me.
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Buck and Eddie are never getting together. RG doesn't want to play gay, or bi. He only wants Eddie with a woman, and Buck and Eddie even both said on the show they're not in love with each other. Eddie said he has no interest in men, and Buck flat out said, he's not in love with Eddie. Give it up already. Buddie fans are ridiculous.
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C
The series should end now if the current focus of the show is going to stay the same. The first few years were so good but the story lines over the last few years have just started getting silly. The ocean cruise having a wave hit the ship, them going into space, come on! What are they going to do next, travel to the earths core, the bottom of the ocean or go to Mars? The best shows are always about the interaction between the characters and how they handle difficult situations they find themselves. But this series now seems to be concentrating on making the situations the characters find themselves in as the main focus of the show.
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I wanted to give it a chance post Bobby so i saved the episodes but cant bring myself to watch especially seeing the space storyline. I hope they end it soon and wrap things while they are still somewhat doing well instead of dragging these poor characters through the mud. Sad, I would have been a loyal watcher if they hadnt made the drastic stupid decision around Bobby.
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Maybe if they showed more then a few episodes before they stopped for two months it would last. We wait so long for new seasons of shows then they break them up and u can't even get into them before they are on hiatus and not coming back for a month or two. Makes me forget what I'm watching
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J
Once they got rid of the glue which held the show together Bobby Nash it. Was the beginning of the end. To save the show they somehow need to bring back Bobby or season 9 is the end
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I'm finding the season very boring. I can't see it lasting much longer
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B
Way would you take Bobby off 911. That would be like cutting off your nose 👃 to spite your face. Bobby was the heart ❤️ and soul of 911. I watched about couple episodes the outer space was stupidest. I love all the people on 911 but Bobby was the father, best friend, the heart ❤️ of 911. PLEASE BRING BACK BOBBY.
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Never seen Bobby's body in coffin. Bring him back and have evil biolab stole him. Team rescues him from burning lab and shocked to find him
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You all are ridiculous. It’s a SHOW , irl firefighters don’t come back in real life either . Stop Crying over it ! ; I lost my real friend when he died in a fire . Yes it was a depressing episode but some people got over it .
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9-1-1 remains a strong startup. While the initial episodes could have been improved, particularly regarding the space station incident, which might have been better placed mid-season or at the conclusion, the overall quality is commendable.
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I dont want it to end for awhile
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They shouldn't cancel 9-1-1. I love this show
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I hope to hell season 9 is the final season. It's become complete trash, and not even funny anymore. I hate Eddie, hate Buddie. They killed Bobby off for shock factor. And the show just isn't good and hasn't been since near the end of season 8. Either way, even if the shitshow is renewed after season 9 ends, I'm out.
I've been watching 9-1-1 since a week after the first season ended. I binged the entire first season in a few days and have been watching ever since, but it's just bad now. It was never some great show, but at least it was tolerable. Now, it's just crap.
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Why is it so difficult for people to accept that characters get killed off in a drama series? I read about it months prior. At least he went out on his own terms. Now Chimney gets to lead and shine. Maybe Krause wants to act in a different type of production.
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I love this show and I hope it continues with many more seasons.
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I think the 'realest ' thing this show did was killing off Bobby. As anyone in and around FD/EMS, death is always a possibility. I know, personally, of a call where the captain died performing his duty..... this show played it correctly as it had a dizzying aftermath and it took a good while for the department to gain it's footing again. Staffing does need to come and go as well to at least assume credibility. The situations they get are out there but at least keep the in-house believable.
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There's still a lot this show could do. We can explore a lot with Chimney being captain, Athena's son joining the 118, and I do think eventually there should be a romantic interest between Buck and Eddie. Like thats why Eddie has a problem committing in every relationship is because he already has his soul mate in Buck, kind of awakening. I think once thay happens and we see them married and settled it may be close to the end of the show. There may not be anywhere else for it to go after that
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