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.
When the agonizing two-part 9-1-1: Contagion wrapped in Season 8, Episode 15, Athena (Angela Bassett) and Buck (Oliver Stark) successfully retrieved the antiviral in time to save Chimney (Kenneth Choi) from the brink of death. Before the end credits rolled, they saved Chim, Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody), and Hen (Aisha Hinds) from the bio lab. But in a twist, Bobby (Peter Krause) locked himself inside and revealed he was exposed to the virus. Since there was only one anti-viral available, he explained he sacrificed his own life to save Chimney. BRB, CRYING!
After Bobby’s heart-wrenching goodbye to Buck, Athena, and fans, Deadline released a pre-written letter in which Krause thanked his fans and colleagues for the “wild ride.” 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear confirmed Bobby’s death and explained why he made the decision. Krause’s co-stars Angela Bassett and Kenneth Choi spoke about how devastated they were by his departure from the show. And after all that, diehard, eagle-eyed 9-1-1 fans still have reason to believe this might not be the end for Bobby Nash. One can only hope!
When 9-1-1 returns, we’ll likely see Cap’s funeral and the toll that his death takes on those he left behind. Crucially, we’ll also learn if Krause and Bobby are truly gone for good. Is 9-1-1 on tonight, April 24? When does 9-1-1 return with new episodes on ABC? And how can you watch 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 16 live on ABC and online? We’ve got you covered.
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.