To say 9-1-1 Season 8 has been a wild ride would be a severe understatement. From a bee-nado to an earthquake rescue, the hit ABC drama’s latest chapter was packed with thrilling, twisty, heartwarming, and heartbreaking moments.
The highly-anticipated Season 8 finale is almost here, so now it’s time to see if 9-1-1 can stick the landing (as well as Athena landed that plane on the LA freeway).
Per ABC, the official synopsis for 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 18, “Seismic Shifts,”The 118, still reeling from their recent loss, is dispatched to a mass casualty event after a high-rise apartment building collapses. Then, Athena and Chimney have to work together to save a familiar face.”
From an Athena/Chimney makeup to clarity on the 118’s captain, Eddie and Christopher’s permanent return to LA, and more, Decider has a long wishlist of things we hope to see in the Season 8 finale. But after the emotional whiplash fans have endured, the episode will have to work overtime to repair the major cracks caused by the season’s own seismic shifts.
Is 9-1-1 on tonight, May 15? When does 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 18 premiere on ABC? And how can you watch the new episode of 9-1-1 live on ABC and online? We’ve got you covered. Here’s everything to know about 9-1-1‘s Season 8 finale.
Yes! 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 18, “Seismic Shifts” — aka the Season 8 finale — premieres on Thursday, May 15 on ABC.
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 18 will premiere on ABC in its typical time slot: 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
“Seismic shifts” are defined as “great changes,” which we’ve seen a fair share of already in Season 8. In relation to the Season 8 earthquake storyline, however, seismic shifts also represent earthshaking vibrations that cause widespread impact.
Want to watch the aftermath of Season 8’s penultimate earthquake episode live? 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 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.
The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $9.99 a month (or $99.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $18.99 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 $82.99 a month or go ad-free for $95.99 a month.
As noted, 9-1-1 Season 8 returned to an 18-episode format, which means this episode will serve as the show’s season finale.
You bet! Weeks before 9-1-1 Season 8 concluded the hit ABC drama was renewed for Season 9, which is set to premiere in fall 2025. While you wait for more Season 9 updates, be sure to tune in for the highly-anticipated Season 8 finale.