ABC has renewed first responder drama series 9-1-1 and long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for the 2024/25 primetime broadcast season.
9-1-1 is a proven a hit for the Network, who picked up the series in its seventh season after it was canceled by FOX.
The Season 7 Premiere delivered the series’ highest rated multi-platform telecast in almost 2 years (adults 18-49), according to to the Network.
The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.
9-1-1 stars Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Peter Krause as Bobby Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz and Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz.
Meanwhile, ABC’s longest running scripted series, Grey’s Anatomy, has also been renewed for Season 21.
Speaking in a statement, Shonda Rhimes, who handed showrunning reins to Meg Marinis ahead of Season 20 said “The loyalty and love of Grey’s Anatomy fans has propelled us into a historic 21st season, and I could not be more grateful. Meg Marinis’ storytelling is a gift that continues to keep the show vibrant, compelling and alive, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for next season.”
9-1-1 currently airs Thursdays at 8 pm EDT, while Grey’s Anatomy continues Thursdays from 9 pm EDT.
