9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 — Release date news, cast, streaming details and more about the upcoming ABC procedural drama

The roster of emergency responders is set to expand with the addition of 9-1-1: Nashville. Expanding the popular 9-1-1 universe, the new spinoff will serve up high-intensity rescues, layered family drama, and the high-stakes world of first responders against the colourful backdrop of Tennessee’s capital city.

Those who have traveled with the franchise from L.A. (and through its Texas spin-off with 9-1-1: Lone Star) will also find themselves in a new place, one that marries the grit of the frontlines with the soul of Nashville’s culture.

Slated as the third series in the beloved franchise, 9-1-1: Nashville builds on the core of what has made these dramas connect with viewers — life-or-death scenarios, profoundly human characters, and stories that mix adrenaline and emotion. With its premiere this fall, the spin-off will take a prime spot on ABC’s Thursday slate, and fans will be in for action, suspense and heart-stirring tales week after week.

9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 — Release date news, cast and streaming details

9-1-1: Nashville will air on ABC on Thursday, October 9 2025, at 9/8c after the return of 9-1-1 Season 9. This stable slot creates a weekly cadence for fans with each episode then available to stream on Hulu in the wake of the broadcast. The spin-off, which will be placed in the centre of two of ABC’s biggest shows, looks set to attract a lot of viewers worldwide.

Chris O’Donnell stars as Captain Don Hart, a roughneck firehouse captain and ex-rodeo rider with a conflicted home life. Jessica Capshaw joins him as Blythe Hart, and Michael Provost plays Ryan Hart, the couple's son who takes his father's path of firefighting.

Also starring LeAnn Rimes as Dixie Bennings and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as dispatcher Cammie Raleigh are new series regulars. Others include Hailey Kilgore as Taylor Thompson, Juani Feliz as paramedic captain Roxie Alba and Hunter McVey as Blue Bennings. Recurring roles will be Gregory Alan Williams as Harold Foster, MacKenzie Porter as Samantha Hart, and Tim Matheson as Edward. This eclectic lineup mixes TV vets with rising names, making for even more promise of layered storytelling.

9-1-1: Nashville — What creators said and what to expect from the show

The buzz surrounding 9-1-1: Nashville has brought with it questions about whether the spin will cross over with the original series. Executive producer Tim Minear hinted in a September 2025 interview with Entertainment Weekly, saying:

“A crossover between the original series and Nashville could be on the table.”

Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani are behind the series, with Raisani also serving as showrunner. The show is produced by Chris O’Donnell, Brad Buecker, Brad Falchuk and Angela Bassett, who has previously lent her creative voice to the franchise. This veteran creative team is guiding the new chapter with a vision that integrates the DNA of the original while accentuating the distinctiveness of Nashville.

What is 9-1-1: Nashville about?

Captain Don Hart, a family man and the series anchor, is at the centre of 9-1-1: Nashville and commander of the city’s busiest firehouse, whose personal secrets complicate matters. He will also have much of the family-driven narrative lean on his relationship with his son Ryan, who is also a firefighter.

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LeAnn Rimes’ Dixie Bennings acts as a tie to the city’s music scene, and several other characters represent the wide range of people who come and go in Nashville’s frenetic world.

9-1-1: Nashville is produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television. It is expected to deliver gripping rescues and emotional storytelling that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its October premiere, viewers have yet another reminder of what makes 9-1-1 the most resilient/dynamic procedural drama currently airing: an ability to legitimately mix thrills with humanity.

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