ABC’s hit first responder drama 9-1-1 really just killed off one of its main characters and then left fans hanging for a week.
Not cool, Tim Minear. NOT cool.
Season 8 of 9-1-1 concluded with a nail-biting two-part episode titled 9-1-1: Contagion, where Athena and Buck managed to retrieve the antiviral just in time to save Chimney from the brink of death. The intense moments culminated in a twist where Bobby revealed he had been exposed to the virus and sacrificed himself to save Chimney, leaving fans in tears. The episode ended with an emotional farewell from Bobby, thanking fans and colleagues for the memorable journey.
Following Bobby’s heartbreaking sacrifice, showrunner Tim Minear confirmed Bobby’s death and the reasons behind this decision. Co-stars Angela Bassett and Kenneth Choi expressed their devastation at Bobby’s departure. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, some fans are holding onto hope that Bobby Nash may not be gone for good, leaving room for speculation and anticipation for future episodes.
As viewers eagerly await the return of 9-1-1, they can expect to witness Cap’s funeral and the emotional aftermath of Bobby’s sacrifice on the remaining characters. The burning question remains: Is Bobby truly gone for good? Will the upcoming episodes shed light on Bobby’s fate? For those wondering about the show’s schedule, when it will be back on air, and how to watch Season 8, Episode 16 live, rest assured that all the information you need to stay connected and up-to-date is readily available.
You bet! 9-1-1 is back in action Thursday, April 17 on ABC with Part 2 of 9-1-1: Contagion aka Season 8, Episode 15, “Lab Rats.”
After a week-long hiatus, 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 16 will premiere on Thursday, April 24 on ABC.
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 16 will premiere on ABC in its typical time slot: 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Curious how many episodes are in 9-1-1 Season 8? Due to 2023 strikes and changes in scheduling, 9-1-1 Season 7 was only 10 episodes, but Season 8 is returning to the 18-episode format, which means there are still three episodes to go. Here’s how to watch…
Want to watch the aftermath of 9-1-1: Contagion live? Of course you do! 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.
Want to watch new episodes of 9-1-1 on Hulu the day after they air on ABC? You’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service. (More info below.)
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.
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