Sound the alarm! The hit firefighter show 9-1-1 is back for an all new season. While the job title seems to only deal with the fires, there are plenty of emergencies the squad has to deal to save the public, and the latest season starts with a bang with an insane swarm of killer bees in Los Angeles.
Where to watch 9-1-1 Season 8
The latest season of 9-1-1 airs on ABC every Thursday at 8 PM ET/PT, starting with a three-episode premiere on September 26. Each episode streams on Hulu the following day.
There are two ways to watch 9-1-1 Season 8: live on ABC or streaming the next day on Hulu.
9-1-1 Season 8 on ABC
You can watch 9-1-1 Season 8 on ABC without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a streaming service that offers everything from live TV, local channels, on-demand films, sports packages, and even premium cable networks like HBO and Starz for an additional fee. Its plans, which start at $70/month, are on the pricier side of live TV, but that’s because it offers unlimited DVR and streams on top of at least 75 channels, depending on the plan you pick.
Fubo
Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.
DirecTV Stream Ultimate
DirecTV Stream Ultimate is the second-biggest package offered by DirecTV Stream. With it, you get up to 160 channels (up 40 channels from the previous tier) across entertainment, sports, and news. That’s almost any channel you can think of—from TBS and USA; to ESPN and CBS Sports; to CNN and BBC News; and so much more. You get it all, plus tens of thousands of on-demand titles for the price of $109.99/month (saving you roughly $40/month from the package after it), so if the budget allows, it's worth trying the Ultimate plan yourself.
Sling TV
Slings TV is a relatively affordable and wide-ranging live TV streaming service that has three main plans: the family-friendly Sling Orange, the sports-and-news-focused Sling Blue, and the comprehensive Sling Orange + Blue. The latter has a total of 46 channels, including IFC, TNT, and MGM, plus cloud DVR and simultaneous streams. You can also add multiple add-ons, like the Sports Extra, the News Extra, and the International Extra, to enhance your base package.
Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
9-1-1 Season 8 on Hulu
As one of the big three of streaming, there’s no need to introduce Hulu. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Hulu
Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.
Who returns to 9-1-1 Season 8?
The main cast of 9-1-1 is expected to return for Season 8, however, things might get a little dicey for some of the characters. This is true for station 118’s captain, Bobby Nash (Peter Krause), after a traumatic last season, though he wasn’t able to undo his resignation when he saved Athena Grant, portrayed by the incomparable Angela Bassett, from their home, and fell into a coma after. Because of this, guest star Brian Thompson returns from the finale as Captain Gerrard, the squad’s previous captain who was dismissed due to racial prejudice.
Oliver Stark also returns as Buck, who struggled last season with regards to his feelings for Tommy, portrayed by Lou Ferrigno Jr. who made a return after four seasons away from the show, and rejoined the team for a major rescue.
Parenting was also a big theme last season, so we’re hoping to see those relationships resolve. Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) returns, though it’s up in the air whether his son Christopher (Gavin McHugh) would return after asking to move to his grandparents in Texas. On the other hand, Hen (Aisha Hinds) and her wife Karen (Tracie Thorns) also returns, and their former foster Mara (Askyler Bell) is thankfully now under the care of fellow squad couple Chim (Kenneth Choi) and Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt).
All eight seasons are available to watch on Hulu
Alongside all the episodes of Season 8, there are 106 episodes of 9-1-1‘s previous seasons available to stream on Hulu. This includes the first six seasons produced by Fox, as well as the previous season produced by ABC.
Hulu
Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.